Summary of Contents for Horizon Fitness Ultralite HF-VHF-UHF
- Page 1 Horizon UltraLite ™ HF-VHF-UHF Vertical Dipole Horizon Antennas INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
- Page 2 UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas DANGER: Do not install this antenna where there exists the possibility of contact with power lines. Even with chrome-plated antennas, the risk of shock exists, which could cause serious injury or death. Due to continual product improvements, the information in this manual is subject to change any time without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas Contents 1 Limited Warranty ........................3 2 Specifications .......................... 4 2.1 Mechanical ........................4 2.2 Electrical ........................... 4 2.3 VSWR Performance ......................6 3. The Components of your Antenna ..................7 4. Getting Started ........................8 4.1 Tools Needed ........................8 4.2 Antenna Setup ........................ -
Page 4: Limited Warranty
UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas Horizon Antennas ULTRALITE 1 Limited Warranty Horizon Antennas warrants to the original owner of this product if purchased from an authorized dealer or directly from Horizon Antennas to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of purchase, provided by a dated proof of purchase. -
Page 5: Specifications
UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas 2 Specifications Congratulations on the purchase of your Horizon UltraLite antenna! The UltraLite represents a revolutionary jump in HF antenna performance, convenience, and reliability. The artfully crafted UltraLite was designed with ease of use in mind. Therefore, all UltraLite antennas are pre-assembled and tuned at the time of manufacture. - Page 6 UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas 2 Specifications (cont.) Electrical (cont.) Mode Maximum Power 1500 PEP 750 W RTTY 500 W 375 W, 100% mod (full legal) Directionality: Omni directional Vertical radiation angle: 27° Band selection: Transceiver and Transformer controlled The twelve plots above represent the VSWR performance of the antenna under the test circumstances noted on footnote 3.
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Page 7: Vswr Performance
UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas 2.3 VSWR Performance UltraLite ™ Instruction Manual... -
Page 8: The Components Of Your Antenna
UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas 3. The Components of your Antenna The structure of your antenna has been built in four pieces: top, middle, bottom, and ground mounting assembly. The top and bottom pieces fold up for quick and easy travel. Fold-up and assembly of the four main structure pieces is achieved using pre-installed clamp knobs. -
Page 9: Getting Started
UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas 4. Getting Started 4.1 Tools Needed Under normal circumstances, no hand tools should be required for setup, breakdown, or transport of the Horizon UltraLite. Should a bolt become loose, a simple Phillips screwdriver can remedy. 4.2 Antenna Setup Getting started with your new UltraLite is quick and easy. - Page 10 UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas The supplied Permanent Mounting Assembly consists of insular tubing connected to an aluminum rod using stainless steel hardware. The assembly can be installed with or without the use of concrete. Though concrete will provide a more secure, permanent base for your antenna, it will be difficult to remove or re-position later.
- Page 11 UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas Controller connection details UltraLite ™ Instruction Manual...
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Page 12: Connections
UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas 4) Install antenna onto the Permanent Mounting Assembly. As shown at right, slide the bottom of the bottom section into the Permanent Mounting Assembly’s insular tube, matching the holes. Slide the clamp knobs through the holes and firmly tighten. -
Page 13: Adjustments
UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas 5. Adjustments Danger: Do not apply RF power to the antenna while anyone is standing near the antenna. RF burns or electrical shock may occur, causing severe injury or death. Equipment. The adjustment process requires Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) measurement. - Page 14 UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas Is your cable long enough? At least 65-feet of coax should be used for best results. Is your coax installed at a 45-degree angle with respect to the antenna as pictured in the figure on page 11? Are you checking the VSWR using at least ten watts? Once at least ten watts is applied to the antenna, VSWR readings may improve significantly.
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Page 15: Accessories
UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas 6. Accessories Horizon UltraLite™ Stand Four legged furniture-grade portable PVC stand (22” tall, 41” x 41” footprint) Quick assembly and disassembly. Fits in Travel bag. Horizon UltraLite™ Travel Bag Handy travel bag to carry your UltraLite backpacking or on field day outings. UltraLite ™... -
Page 16: Contact Information
UltraLite™ Horizon Antennas 7. Contact Information If you need to contact Horizon Antennas, just drop us an email at: support@horizonantennas.net Use this email address for help with installation, setup, adjustment, or operation, for product or company information, or warranty/money back guarantee claims. Check back at our website frequently for product updates at: www.horizonantennas.net We can also be reached through our web-based contact system on the website.