Hy-Gain VB-64DX - Service Information; Installation

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Installation
Select the rope and cut it into eight equal lengths
of two feet. Slip a length of rope into the end of
each element. With about a 1/2" of rope
extending from the element end separate the
fibers and fold them back over the element (refer
to Figure 8). Now slip a 7/16" caplug over the
element and rope. The rope inside the element
will prevent vibrations caused by low wind
velocities.
Figure 8 Rope
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Installation:
When mounting the 64DX beam above or below
any other antennas, allow at least 5 feet for
minimum interaction.
The recommended stacking distances for the
64DX antenna is 1.1 wavelengths (260 in-
ches/6.6 m) in the E-plane and 0.64 wavelength
(
150 inches/3.8 m
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in the H-
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Service Information
If you encounter technical problems and need
assistance, you should contact the Telex/HyGain
Customer Service Department in Lincoln,
Nebraska.
You should retain your sales receipt or other
proof of purchase for antennas that are still
under warranty. (See separate sheet for Telex
Warranty).
All requests, inquiries, warranty claims, and to
order replacement parts contact:
Hy-Gain
308 Industrial Park Road
Starkville, Mississippi 39759 USA
Attach your feedline to the driven element and
the balun assembly, Tighten securely and tape
the coax to the boom for strain relief.
Phone: 662-323-9538
FAX: 662-323-6551
The driven element and feedline may be posi-
tioned on either the bottom or top of the boom;
however, when stacking 2 or more antennas, the
feedline side of each balun should be on the
same side for all antennas in the arra
y
.
Recommended feedline for the 64DX antenna is
a low-loss cable such as Belden 8214 or 9913.
WARNING:
Do Not allow any part of the antenna to
touch power lines. This could cause
severe burns and/or fatal injuries.
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Hy-Gain also makes similar antennas for 144
MHz and 432 MHz for SSB/CW DX. Product
232S, Model 215DX features 15 elements on a
28 foot boom for 144-146 MHz. Products 231S,
model 70-31 DX features 31 elements on a 24
foot boom for 432-438 MHz.