HEX-BEAM SP7IDX MARK III HD, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...und gain for front to back huge amplify The antenna offers the same values as a full size YAGA antenna Has unique shape is much smaller stiffly and makes less noise than typical beams it is lighter ea...

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Page 3: ...DX TECHNOLOGY 3 PART LIST Three types of spreders poles 6 pieces small ones kevlar lines with S hooks 6x 1m diameter 12 7mm 4 8 6 pieces medium 6x 1 35m diameter 17mm 5 8 6 pieces large 6x 1 35m diame...

Page 4: ...4 Set of hol dres wire cleat set Size 5 6 set Size 7 24 set Size 9 6 set STORE Insulating tape 1 piece option 2 8 Screw 8 x 20 4 pieces for hub clamp on rure with centerpost...

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Page 6: ...6 Down centerhub mast...

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Page 8: ...8 6 sets of electric component driven reflector spacer cords 6 10 12 15 17 20m 2 8...

Page 9: ...HEX BEAM SP7IDX TECHNOLOGY 9 Center post balun option 1set 3 8...

Page 10: ...10 do not change the position of the screw and do not tighten it...

Page 11: ...HEX BEAM SP7IDX TECHNOLOGY 11 Normal situation centerpost Center plate 1set 1 8 7 8 or 8 8 polyamide element block clamps 6 set...

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Page 14: ...14 Centerhub complet centerpost...

Page 15: ...HEX BEAM SP7IDX TECHNOLOGY 15 bottom part centerhub...

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Page 17: ...holders on spreaders with 2 3 4 5 and 6 symbols so that they look like on spreaders no 1 6 small poles 1m 12 7mm holders no 5 1 piece per pole 6 medium poles 1 4m 17mm holders no 7 4 pieces per pole...

Page 18: ...uch The wires should be a little slack do not screw it tightly not the wheel from the car Only minor adjustment is required if any for proper tension of the wires Not to tight not to much sag of the w...

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Page 20: ...20 Attention correct wire tension adjust with black handle fixing left or right Do not tighten the wire too much do not screw it tightly not the wheel from the car...

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Page 23: ...EAM SP7IDX TECHNOLOGY 23 Step 2 Place the centre post inside the centre plate so that the UC1 socket was facing the log As an additional protection against the self turning of the whole structure the...

Page 24: ...24 flange is equipped with an additional passer by screw tight it up carefully Block the centre plate by turning two set screws located in both flanges upper and bottom one...

Page 25: ...ibreglass spreaders and pipes in the centre plate Pay attention to places with cut outs which are inserted into locks in pipes from the centre plate The poles are marked with numbers and those with th...

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Page 27: ...HEX BEAM SP7IDX TECHNOLOGY 27 Block rivet...

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Page 29: ...en fixed in the center post fasten lines around the perimeter one to the other in clockwise direction The holders for electric components should be faced in inward direction Perform this action very c...

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Page 32: ...side of the lead on screw in centre post then keep putting it through holders on poles until you reach the second screw in the centre post If the lead is too loose or cannot reach the second screw mo...

Page 33: ...uch them they need to hang down to avoid their breakage during strong wind or snow To correct the lead tension loosen or tighten one of the lead holders two or three pieces this doesn t affect proper...

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Page 36: ...36 There needs to be a small backlash the lines should hang down a bit DO NOT TIGHTEN THEM...

Page 37: ...op down and touch the wire below This is als o not good and will cause the SWR of those two to not be right You want to kee p the spacing between wires Remember taut wires might look better but I t ca...

Page 38: ...38 This is how properly bent poles look like...

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Page 40: ...40 HEXBEAM SP7IDX TECHNOLOGY is very light...

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Page 42: ...a has been tested normal balun to 1500W PEP and continuous 1300 1400W Abuse of too much power can cause permanent damage to the antenna especially in the aggressive environment high humidity and high...

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Page 44: ...44 For the purpose of outside operation there is a special small mast for HEXBEAM of 7 10 m length...

Page 45: ...HEX BEAM SP7IDX TECHNOLOGY 45 For tests and antennas control MAX6 antenna analyser...

Page 46: ...bsite you re welcome to visit it The photos can differ a bit from the actual structure due to implemented structural improvements If you have any additional questions or think that the structure shoul...

Page 47: ...de the amateur bands DO NOT transmit even with the aid of a tuner outside the designed bands This can cause excessive voltage and arching of the terminals on the center post and replacement is not cov...

Page 48: ...ouch Deluxe RigExpert AA 55 ZOOM through 24 8 m Aircell7 Hexbeam was real 7 4 5m above the ground Remember that this beam is broad banded so the SWR will remain quite low across each band and well wit...

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Page 61: ...Centre hub failure Lifetime Warranty 4 Double flange failure Lifetime Warranty 5 Spreaders Support Cords Five 5 years What the Warranty Does Not Cover 1 Does not cover storm wind Ice or any weather d...

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