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Hy-Gain AV-640 User Manual

Hy-Gain AV-640
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AV-640
8 Band Vertical Antenna
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MANUAL
308 Industrial Park Road, Starkville, MS 39759
WARNING:
You can be killed if the antenna,
feedline, or the equipment used to
install the antenna accidentally
contacts utility lines. Never install
an antenna near utilit
y
lines.
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Hy-Gain AV-640 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeVertical
MaterialAluminum
Impedance50 Ohms
PolarizationVertical
Frequency Coverage40, 20, 15, 10, 6 meters
Power Handling1500 Watts
VSWR1.5:1

Summary

Introduction to AV-640 Antenna

Theory of Operation for AV-640

AV-640 Antenna Specifications

Antenna Location and Requirements

Antenna Mast Requirements

Specifies suitable mast materials and dimensions for mounting the antenna.

Antenna Grounding and Guying

Procedures for electrical grounding and physical guying for safety and stability.

Customer Supplied Components

List of necessary items the user must provide for installation and testing.

Assembly Preparation and Safety

Tools Required for Assembly

List of necessary tools for assembling the AV-640 antenna.

Safety Precautions

Critical warnings and safety measures to prevent injury during handling and installation.

Verification of AV-640 Parts

Parts Bag Contents

Detailed breakdown of components included in each parts bag for verification.

Assembly Procedure: Center Radiator & Stub Base Brackets

Task I: Center Radiator Assembly

Step-by-step guide for assembling the main center radiator component.

Task II: Stub Base Bracket Assembly

Instructions for attaching the base brackets for the antenna stubs.

Assembly Procedure: Stub Insulators & Stub Assembly

Task III: Stub Insulator Assembly

Guidance on mounting the various stub insulators onto the radiator.

Task IV: Stub Assembly

Procedures for assembling the resonant stubs for different bands.

Assembly Procedure: Stub Mounting & Matching Unit

Task V: Stub Mounting

Steps for installing the assembled stubs onto the antenna radiator.

Task VI: Matching Unit Mounting

How to securely attach the impedance matching unit to the antenna.

Assembly Procedure: Counterpoise & Mounting Plate

Task VII: Counterpoise Assembly

Instructions for assembling the counterpoise whips and rings.

Task VIII: Antenna Mounting Plate Assembly

Steps to assemble the plate used for mounting the antenna to a mast.

Assembly Procedure: Capacity Hat Assembly

Task IX: Capacity Hat Assembly

Guide to assembling the capacity hats for tuning the antenna.

Installation

Tuning

Maintenance

Technical Assistance

Warranty Information

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