Hy-Gain DX-77A User Manual

308
In
dust
ri
a
l P
a
rk R
oad
Starkville, MS 39759 USA Ph:
(662) 323-9538 FAX: (662) 323-6551
DX-77A
7-Band HF Vertical
10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30, 40-Meter
INSTRUCTION MANUAL_
General Descri
p
tion
The "DX-77-A" is an omnidirectional, self-sup-
porting, automatic-bandswitching vertical
radiator which operates on the 10, 12, 15, 17, 20,
30 and 40 meter Amateur bands. No ground
radials are used with the DX-77-A. The DX-77-A
design is based upon an off-center-fed dipole,
sometimes called a "Windom" antenna. High-
efficiency high-power traps are used to isolate
the active sections of this antenna.
The DX-77-A uses a heavy-duty tiltable mast
clamp which will accept masts of up to 2 118"
inches O.D. The entire antenna may be easily
raised and lowered for tuning purposes and for
recreational - vehicle (RV) installations. The
DX-77-A also features an overall length of 29
feet (8.8 m), which contributes to exceptional
b
andwidths on 40 and 20 meters.
Specifications
Electrical.
Frequency
Bands:
2:1 VSWR Bandwidth
40m 7.0 - 7.3 MHz 100 KHz min.; 150' KHz typ.
30m 10.1 - 10.15 MHz 100' KHz min., 150 KHz tpy.
20m 14.0 - 14.35 MHz 200 KHz min., 250 KHz typ.
17m 18.068 - 18.168 MHz 200 KHz min., 250: KHz typ.
15m 21.0 - 21.45 MHz 400 KHz min., 500 KHz typ.
12m 24.89 - 24.99 MHz 300 KHz min., 400 KHz typ.
lom
28.0 - 29.7 MHz 1500 KHz min., 1700 KHz typ.
VSWR' of Resonance............................. .. .....................................................less than. 1.5:1
Maximum Power (at 95° F) ............................................ 750 watts ave., 1500 watts PEP
Gain..... . ........................................unity gain (compared to half-wave vertical dipole)
Input Impedance
.....................................................................................................50 ohms
Mechanical:
Total Height.……........................ ......................................................... 29 feet (8.8' m)
Bottom Radial Elements .........................................................................4 each, 5 feet (1.5 m)
Allowable Mast O.D. . ..................... ................................1.75 - 2.125 inches (44
-
53 mm)
Recommended Masts8 to 10 foot length) .....…........ Aluminum, 2 inch O.D.,
.125 wall min
Steel, 2 inch O.D., :058 wall min.
Weight................... ... ............................................……………………... 25 lbs. (11.35 kg:)
Wind Area . ... .... ............. ....'..............………………………........
1.9 sq. ft. (.1767 sq. m.)
Maximum Wind Speed (unguyed) ........................................................ 60 mph ( 96.77 Kmph)

Hy-Gain DX-77A Specifications

General

Brand	Hy-Gain
Model	DX-77A
Category	Antenna
Language	English