Hy-Gain 216SAT Instruction Manual

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Hy-Gain Model 216 SAT is a high-perfor-
mance "OSCAR" (Orbiting Satellite Carrying
Amateur Radio) satellite antenna for the 145.8 -
146.0 MHz frequency
polarization switching circuitry for manual selec-
tion of either Right Hand Circular Polarization
(RHCP) or Left Hand Circular Polarization
(LHCP). This flexible design is suitable for
worldwide applications with any of the amateur
satellites having either an uplink or downlink in the
145.8 - 146.0 MHz frequency range, such as AO-10,
FO-12, AO-13, DO-17, AO-16, LO-19, UO-22,
KO-23, RS-10, RS-11, RS-12, RS-13, etc. These
include modes A, B, J, JA, JD, JL, KA, KT, and
T.
It is also usable over the entire 2-meter hand, 144-
148 MHz; and could he used with future satellites
placed near 144.5 MHz, or with terrestrial modes
such as repeaters and SSB/CW DX. The vertical and
horizontal sets of elements may he fed with separate
feedlines for total flexibility.
Boom Length........................................................................................................ 168.75 in. (429 cm)
Maximum Boom O.D. ...............................................................................................1-25 in. (32 mm)
Turning Radius (Max) ................................................................................................... 8..ft. (2.44 m)
Total Number of Elements ................................................................................................................. 1f
Longest Element ...................................................................................................39.5 in. (100 cm)
Wind Survival ...............................................................................................&0 mph (128.7 km/h)
Mast/Boom Diameter Accepted .............................................1.250-1.625 in. (32 mm - 41 mm)
Wind Area ..................................................................................................... l..1 sq. ft. (.102 sq. m)
Net Weight ............................................................................. ' ......................... 7..lbs. 3 oz. (3.26 kg)
Stacking Distance (min) .............................................................82 in. (2.08 m) (1.0 wavelength)
hand. It features
SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical
The 216 SAT Antenna features 16 elements
(total) on a 2.1 wavelength boom. Each set of '8
elements is designed to give 10.7 dBd gain based
on a (quasi-logarithmic tapering of element
spacings. This design also gives a very clean
pattern, with very small sidelobes. The 216
SAT also features high efficiency 'T" matched
driven elements for easy assembly and high gain.
True R F, 50 ohm switching relays are rated at
200 watts PEP and contribute to improved
VSWR. Feedpoints are encapsulated for long life in
all types of climates. Most hardware is stainless
steel including the
(pushnuts). All insulators are UV protected. The
coaxial assembly is made
Polytetrafluoethylene
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) jacketed
coaxial cable.
The 216 SAT "OSCAR" beam can he used with the
Hy- Gain 70- 30 SAT 70 cm OSCAR Beam and
the 217S, fiberglass, 5 foot boom, be used with
other commercial or "homebrew" "OSCAR"
antennas. The 216 SAT antennas may be stacked
for more gain.
element retaining
from high-quality
(PTFE) dielectric
rings
and