Hy-Gain THUNDERBIRD TH6-DX User Manual

HY
-GAIN ELECTRONICS C
ORPORATION, N. E. Hwy #6 at Stevens Creek, Lincoln, Nebraska 65801
Telephone 434-6331
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
for
MODEL TH6-DX
"THUNDERBIRD"
(389)

Hy-Gain THUNDERBIRD TH6-DX Specifications

General

Boom Length	24 ft
Number of Elements	6
Front-to-Back Ratio	20 dB
VSWR	1.5:1
Impedance	50 ohms
Maximum Power	1500 watts
Power Handling	1500 watts

Summary

Introduction to the Hy-Gain TH6-DX Thunderbird

General Description and Specifications

General Overview

Provides an overall description of the TH6-DX antenna.

Technical Specifications

Details electrical and mechanical specifications for the TH6-DX.

Assembly and Installation

Preparation for Assembly

Covers pre-assembly considerations and installation methods.

Boom Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the antenna boom.

15-20 Meter Reflector Assembly

Guidance on attaching the 15-20 meter reflector element.

Driven Element Assembly

Detailed steps for assembling the driven element.

Beta Match Assembly

Instructions for assembling the Beta Match component.

10 Meter Director Assembly

Attaching the 10 meter director element.

15 Meter Director Assembly

Attaching the 15 meter director element.

10-20 Meter Reflector Assembly

Attaching the 10-20 meter reflector element.

Feedline and RF Choke Attachment

Procedure for attaching the feedline and RF choke.

Boom Support Cable Installation

Installing the boom support cable system.

Lightning Protection

Essential steps for ensuring proper lightning protection.

Parts List