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Tennadyne
Log Periodic Antennas
P.O. Box 352; Alto, MI 49302; 616. 622.4968
WWW.TENNADYNE.COM
Aluminum with a PhD
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TENNADYNE
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: T10 - 100224
SPECIFICATIONS:
FREQUENCY COVERAGE 13-33 MHz
FORWARD GAIN 6.1 dBd
½ POWER BEAMWIDTH 52 DEGREES
F:B RATIO To 25 Db (Rises with frequency)
NOMINAL MAXIMUM SWR 1.7:1
FEED WITH 50-52 OHM COAXIAL CABLE
POWER CAPABILITY LEGAL LIMIT+
BOOM LENGTH 24 FT
WEIGHT 68 LBS
WIND AREA 10.1 SQ FT
WIND LOAD @ 80 MPH 162 LBS.
LONGEST ELEMENT 38 FT
TURNING RADIUS 22 FT
SUGGESTED MAST 2” OD
MAXIMUM WIND 100 MPH
ALUMINUM ALLOY 6061-T6 (Mill finish)
HARDWARE STAINLESS STEEL
NUMBER OF ELEMENTS 10
NOTE: The above performance characteristics are nominals and may vary from installation to installation.
© TENNADYNE LLC. 2010 and beyond – All rights reserved
Price: $4.95
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Summary

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications including frequency, gain, SWR, dimensions, and wind ratings.

SAFETY FIRST!

POWER LINE CONTACTS CAN KILL!

Critical warning about the dangers of power line contact with antennas.

LIMITED WARRANTY

T10 PARTS LIST

T10 BOOM LAYOUT

BEFORE ASSEMBLY

GETTING STARTED AND ORGANIZATION

Advice on organizing parts and tools before beginning assembly.

ASSEMBLY PHASES OVERVIEW

Outline of the five distinct phases for assembling the antenna.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS GUIDELINES

General guidance on the assembly process, including lubrication and environmental considerations.

ASSEMBLY PHASE 1 - BOOM SECTION PREPARATION

BOOM SECTION PREPARATION STEPS

Detailed steps for preparing boom sections, including precise measurements and part placement.

CHOKE PLATE INSTALLATION

Specific instruction for installing the choke plate before completing certain boom sections.

ASSEMBLY PHASE 2 - BOOM SECTION SPLICING

BOOM SECTION SPLICING PROCEDURE

Instructions for joining boom sections using splice inserts and fasteners.

BOOM FINISHING AND ORIENTATION

Guidance on turning booms upside down and covering holes after splicing.

ASSEMBLY PHASE 3 - BOOM COMPLETION

SPACER INSTALLATION AND BOOM ASSEMBLY

Steps for installing spacers and assembling the two main booms together.

ELEMENT ALTERNATION CHECK

Critical check for correct alternating placement of elements on both booms.

ASSEMBLY PHASE 4 - ELEMENT BUILD OUT

ELEMENT INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

Detailed steps for attaching each element to the boom sections.

ASSEMBLY PHASE 5 - FINAL INSTALLATIONS

PRE-ASSEMBLY CHECK AND SHORTING STUB

Instruction to compare assembly to photos and install the shorting stub.

COLLINS BALUN INSTALLATION

Detailed guide on constructing and attaching the coaxial balun (choke).

MAST INSULATOR AND ANTENNA MOUNTING

Instructions for mounting the boom-mast insulator and attaching the antenna to a mast.

TENNADYNE T10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeLog Periodic Dipole Array
Frequency Range13-30 MHz
Gain7 dBi
PolarizationHorizontal
Input Impedance50 Ohms
Front-to-Back Ratio20 dB
Connector TypeSO-239
VSWR1.5:1
Power Handling2000 W
MountingMast