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 AV-6160

 

43-Foot Vertical Antenna                                                    Instructions revJ

 

 

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AV-6160 43-Foot Self-Supporting Vertical Antenna 

 
INTRODUCTION 

The AV-6160 is a 43-foot self-supporting vertical antenna that covers 160-6 meters with the use of a 
wide range antenna tuner.   The AV-6160 has the lowest wind-loading and has the least visual 
impact of any 43-foot vertical antenna on the market.

 

 

The AV-6160 is built-to-last – using incredibly strong 6063 T-6 aircraft strength aluminum tubing for 
the radiator and all stainless steel hose clamps and hardware. And it assembles in about an hour.  

 

WARNING:  Improper  installation and assembly can be hazardous!  Read these instructions 
thoroughly  before  attempting  to  assemble,  install  or  operate  this  product!    High  power 
transmitting devices produce voltages that can cause severe burns or other injuries. 

 

SPECIFICATIONS 

 
Electrical Specifications 
 
Band Coverage: 

160-6 Meters with external antenna tuner 

Power Rating:  

1500 watts CW/SSB 

 
 
Mechanical Specifications 
 
Antenna Diameter 

2”OD bottom section 

Overall Length: 

43 feet 

Weight: 

 

20 pounds 

Wind Load: 

 

2 square feet 

 

CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR THE ANTENNA 

 
For  best  performance,  mount  the  antenna  in  a  clear  location  away  from  buildings,  towers, 
feedlines, utility wires, and other antennas.  
 

 

Never

  mount  this  antenna  in  a  location  that  will  permit  unsuspecting  people  to  come  in 

contact with any part of the antenna. 

 

Never

  mount  this  antenna  where  a  mechanical  failure  might  allow  the  antenna  to  contact 

power lines or other utility wires. 

 

Always

 ground the feedline to a good earth ground at the point where it enters a building for 

lightning protection. 

 
WARNING:  Contact with the antenna during operation can result in severe RF burns. 
 

 

 

Содержание AV-6160

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Страница 2: ...ing devices produce voltages that can cause severe burns or other injuries SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Specifications Band Coverage 160 6 Meters with external antenna tuner Power Rating 1500 watts CW SSB Mechanical Specifications Antenna Diameter 2 OD bottom section Overall Length 43 feet Weight 20 pounds Wind Load 2 square feet CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR THE ANTENNA For best performance mount the ante...

Страница 3: ...ion QTY Part No 1 2 OD x 0 12 x 6 AL Slotted Tube 1 810 2000I 6S 2 1 75 ODx0 058 x6 AL Slotted Tube 1 810 1750G 6S 3 1 625 ODx0 058 x6 AL Slotted Tube 1 810 1625E 6S 4 1 50 ODx0 058 x6 AL Slotted Tube 1 810 1500E 6S 5 1 375 ODx0 058 x6 AL Slotted Tube 1 810 1375E 6S 6 1 25 ODx0 058 x6 AL Slotted Tube 1 810 1250E 6S 7 1 125 ODx0 058 x6 AL Slotted Tube 1 810 1125E 6S 8 1 00 ODx0 058 x6 AL Tube 1 810...

Страница 4: ...er lines 1 Be careful when carrying and installing the antenna It is heavy enough to cause you to lose your balance if it is handled too casually or if the antenna is snagged on anything 2 Mount the antenna to minimize accessibility The antenna can cause serious RF burns ASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Refer to the figures in this manual during assembly Assembly consists of installing a ground...

Страница 5: ... accommodate 2 5 feet of pipe and a few inches of gravel at the bottom for drainage 18 of pipe should extend above ground level These are minimum requirements in that a longer pipe deeper mounting hole and larger diameter hole is better especially if your ground soil is somewhat unstable moves due to freezing thawing or moisture content Set the pipe on the gravel and pour concrete around the pipe ...

Страница 6: ...use these marks when telescoping the antenna to its full length Mark the 1 OD 6 foot tube one foot from the end When each section is overlapped 8 inches into the next and the top section is overlapped 12 inches this should make the antenna length 43 feet 2 Slide two tubing clamps over the 1 75 1 625 1 500 1 325 1 250 and 1 125 OD aluminum tubes Use the appropriately sized tubing clamps for the par...

Страница 7: ...h radials to the ATB 65 using the 3 8 lugs under the U bolt mounting hardware Multiple radials can be attached to each 3 8 lug Use as many radials as possible preferably 16 or more and make the radials as long as possible Final Assembly 1 Place a 4 6 high step ladder alongside the antenna and begin telescoping each section Begin with the top section and telescope this section until you get to the ...

Страница 8: ...enna tuner and even by most transceiver internal antenna tuners check your transceiver s owner manual to see what your transceiver s antenna tuner matching range is Operation on 160 and 80 meters does require the use of an external wide range antenna tuner due to the much higher SWR of the 43 foot vertical on these bands For best low angle radiation good DX performance an antenna should be no more...

Страница 9: ... the connectors from corrosion This is the same type of sealer that commercial antenna installers and CATV companies use with great success Plast DipTM and Liquid Electrical TapeTM available at your local hardware store also do an excellent job of insulating waterproofing connectors and can be easily peeled off when desired A less desirable but still adequate sealer is the automobile seam sealer c...

Страница 10: ...AV 6160 43 Foot Vertical Antenna Instructions revJ 10 NOTES ...

Страница 11: ...lace at hy gain s option without charge to the original owner any defective product under warranty provided the product is returned postage prepaid to hy gain 3 Under no circumstances is hy gain liable for consequential damages to person or property by the use of any hy gain products 4 Out of warranty Service hy gain will repair any out of warranty product provided the unit is shipped prepaid All ...

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