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RH-DX1020

Portable Antenna 10, 12 15, 17, 20m

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for SPIDERDXMAN RH-DX1020

Page 1: ...RH DX1020 Portable Antenna 10 12 15 17 20m ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...s with space and it s great for using in portable operations ATTENTION Do not handle or install your RH DX1020 antenna near electrical areas Always use protective equipment for installation in height Do not touch the antenna when the radio is transmitting Wear gloves to handle fiber tubes since small particles can cause skin irritation TOOLS ACCESSORIES REQUIRED not supplied Small pliers Wrench Si...

Page 3: ...glass tubes with a nylon cable clamp C 4 Pieces Fiberglass tubes with three nylon cable clamps D 2 Pieces Small Fiberglass Tubes E 1 Aluminum plate with central axis clamps F 1 Aluminum plate with clamps for fixing the mast G 16 bolts 32 washers 16 butterfly nuts H 10 Nylon cable glands I Rope for mooring 04 ...

Page 4: ...A C B D F B D E C 05 ...

Page 5: ...ill be free for later use Using a suitable wrench secure the tubes until firm Photo 02 Do not overtighten 2 3 Insert the tube B at each end of the four tubes D Make sure that the drilling matches Photo 03 2 4 Take 8 screws and fit a washer into each of them Thread the bolts through the 8 fixing holes two holes in each tube and insert another washer on the other side Secure each screw with a wing n...

Page 6: ... the antenna Pick up the aluminum foil F Note that it has 4 clamps two small and two larger ones Insert the tip of tube A into the smaller clamps and tighten slightly Let it pass a little way until there are a few inches of tube on the end 2 7 Position tube A so that the label faces the top of the antenna when the assembly is complete Insert the end of tube A into the tabs of plate E the one you m...

Page 7: ...n tape and secure the cable gland over the top 2 10 Using the nylon rope tie the ends of each element of the antenna Photo 10 If you prefer you can use nylon cable ties instead of the nylon rope 2 11 Connect an RG 58 or RG 213 not supplied coaxial cable to the antenna terminal in the footage required to reach your radio Photo 11 2 12 Apply silicone rubber not supplied to the screws and onto the co...

Page 8: ...e of 17 meter and 12 meter bands whose operating range is only 100kHz no adjustment is required since minimum SWR is obtained over the entire range In the case of the 20 15 and 10 meter bands you can fine tune as described below SWR adjustment is achieved at the end of each element Notice that the tips are bent and that is where you get the variation of the resonant frequency and the SWR adjustmen...

Page 9: ... ideal resonant frequency fasten the tip of each element using the cable gland 5 SPECIFICATIONS Cobweb antenna Omni directional receives and transmits to all sides no rotor required Impedance 50 Ohms Maximum power 300 Watts Operates on 20 17 15 12 and 10 meters Fiberglass elements Horizontal polarization Water proof distribution box It occupies an area of only 260 x 260cm approx 100 Light and comp...

Page 10: ... the date of acquisition This warranty covers defects and materials used in manufacturing The warranty does not cover defects caused by misuse or misuse of the product SERIAL NUMBER _____________ UNIT S TEST RESULTS 20m OK 17m OK 15m OK 12m OK 10m OK Watch the assembly instructions video on our Youtube channel Radiohaus Radiocomunicação 11 ...

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