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831 North Central Avenue Wood Dale Illinois 60191-1219 Telephone 630•238•1854 Facsimile 630•238•1186

 

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BUTTERNUT Manufacturing Co.

Instructions

Model HF6V-X

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ASSEMBLY. 
DURING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION TAKE EXTREME CARE TO AVOID CONTACTING
POWER LINES WITH ANY PART OF THE ANTENNA OR OTHER CONDUCTORS.

DO NOT INSTALL THE ANTENNA IN ANY PLACE WHERE ANY PART OF IT CAN COME INTO
CONTACT WITH POWER LINES IN THE EVENT OF STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF ANY PART OF
THE INSTALLATION OR IN THE COURSE OF NORMAL FLEXING AFTER INSTALLATION,
FOR SUCH CONTACT CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, BODILY INJURY OR
DEATH!

IN NO CASE SHOULD THE ANTENNA BE INSTALLED IN ANY PLACE WHERE STRUCTURAL
FAILURE OF ANY PART OF THE ANTENNA OR ITS SUPPORTING SYSTEM CAN ENDANGER
PERSONS OR PROPERTY.

CAUTION!  A GROUNDED ANTENNA WILL BE AT DC GROUND POTENTIAL!  TO AVOID
DANGER OF SHOCK CONNECT ALL STATION EQUIPMENT TO A GOOD EARTH GROUND.  IT
IS ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT ALL STATION EQUIPMENT BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE
POWER MAINS BEFORE CONNECTING THE FEEDLINE TO THE ANTENNA.  PLEASE
CONSULT THE A.R.R.L. HANDBOOK OR OTHER REFERENCE MANUALS FOR ADDITIONAL
SAFETY PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING WITH ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

Tools required for assembly: flat blade screwdriver, pliers and a knife.  A set of nut-drivers will be
useful.

ASSEMBLY

TO ASSEMBLE AN HF9V-X, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS, THEN INSTALL THE
A-17-12 AND A6 ADAPTERS.

NOTE: A small packet of anti-seize/anti oxide compound will be found inside mounting post A.  This
compound should be applied lightly to each tubing joint and to the inside of all clamps that must make
good electrical contact with the tubing sections.

Refer to the appropriate drawings and diagrams and proceed as follows:

1. Check to be sure that all parts are present (see parts pictorial page.)

2. Locate tube A w/insulator (A).  This is one of two lengths of 2' x 1 1/8" tubing that has a glass-epoxy

insulating rod attached to it at one end.  Tube a w/insulator (A) can be recognized by the long
machine screw passing through the tube and the insulator.  Do not confuse it with the piece of the
same size and length that has the short machine screw.

3. If the antenna is to be installed at ground level, plant tube A w/insulator (A) in a hole approximately

21" (55cm) deep so that the upper end of the glass-epoxy insulator rod is approximately 5", 12 cm
above ground level.  Pack earth tightly around the mounting post so that it will remain vertical. 
Concrete may be used in areas of high winds for greater strength, in which case the post may be
twisted slightly during setting for easy removal later.  The mounting post tube should be protected 

Содержание HF6V-X

Страница 1: ...UIPMENT Tools required for assembly flat blade screwdriver pliers and a knife A set of nut drivers will be useful ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AN HF9V X FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS THEN INSTALL THE A 17 12 AND...

Страница 2: ...now be removed to a more convenient place where dropped hardware can be more easily recovered during the attachment of the 80 and 40 meter coils and capacitors 8 Locate coil assembly 80 40 meter C an...

Страница 3: ...be E2 and proceed as in step 12 using a 8 x 1 machine screw and hardware Insert the unslotted end of tube G into the slotted end of tube F and proceed as in step 12 14 Insert the unslotted end of tube...

Страница 4: ...e B2 w insulator B2 is 48 inches see pictorial Place a pencil mark at the point where the tube B1 section B1 overlaps tube B2 w insulator B2 The larger adjustable hose clamp may be placed over the upp...

Страница 5: ...O measure downward to a point 9 7 8 25cm along coil support tube 30 meter O and mark this point with a pencil Stretch the 30 meter coil until the lower edge of the lower clamp is even with this mark T...

Страница 6: ...lowest VSWR readings It would be wise to take VSWR readings every 25 kHz or so to avoid running past the frequency of resonance and lowest VSWR To minimize interference to other stations and to avoid...

Страница 7: ...e clamp 15M w insulator K be increased approximately 3 7 5cm and that tube J be extended approximately 6 15cm beyond the original dimensions given if an above ground installation is contemplated These...

Страница 8: ...area 1 5 sq ft 0 15 sq m GUYING The antenna is designed to survive winds of up to 80 mph 125 kph without guying given the absence of ice loading or heavy wind driven rain or sleet In areas of frequent...

Страница 9: ...lane radials of the proper length act as decoupling stubs to choke off current flow on any DC ground lead or grounded mast or tower thus eliminating the detuning effect noted above The basic ground pl...

Страница 10: ...81 Wire Clamp 0 625 15M W Insulator N V00282 Wire Clamp 0 750 15M W Insulator O V00204 Coil Support Tube 30 Meter O1V00176 Coil Support Tube 30 Meter L Bracket P V00249 Coil Capacitor Assembly 30 Mete...

Страница 11: ...Detail 1 Use a knife to scrape 1 1 2 of enamel insulation from point A Be sure that the copper is bright and clean 2 Bend the clean area into a loop for connection later The clean area may be tinned...

Страница 12: ...is not enough Symptom Resonant point changes during wet weather Look for Normal condition Symptom Insulation arcs over between 80m and 40m coils damaging fiberglass Look for Operation at high power l...

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