Directive Systems & Engineering DS 88-8 Quick Start Manual

FM BROADCAST BAND YAGI ANTENNA FM BROADCAST BAND YAGI ANTENNA
The DS 88-8 eight element high performance FM yagi has been designed to complement the capabilities of The DS 88-8 eight element high performance FM yagi has been designed to complement the capabilities of
modern FM stereo tuners and minimize any reception problems due to heavy overcrowding of stations, the norm modern FM stereo tuners and minimize any reception problems due to heavy overcrowding of stations, the norm
in most areas of the country. A good antenna, like a good tuner, can make a tremendous difference in your FM in most areas of the country. A good antenna, like a good tuner, can make a tremendous difference in your FM
reception. reception.
The DS 88-8 has been computer optimized for the best possible pattern and gain characteristics from 88 to 92 The DS 88-8 has been computer optimized for the best possible pattern and gain characteristics from 88 to 92
MHz to help alleviate interference from stations broadcasting on the same frequency or channel from different MHz to help alleviate interference from stations broadcasting on the same frequency or channel from different
directions. The use of a rotator, is a must with this antenna. and will illuminate the amazing flexibility that the directions. The use of a rotator, is a must with this antenna. and will illuminate the amazing flexibility that the
DS88-8 will add to your reception capabilities.. A high gain rating provides about thirteen times (11 dBd) the DS88-8 will add to your reception capabilities.. A high gain rating provides about thirteen times (11 dBd) the
improvement over simple dipole antennas. Improved signal to noise ratio for stereo signals will result. improvement over simple dipole antennas. Improved signal to noise ratio for stereo signals will result.
In short, the DS 88-8 has been designed to meet every severe FM reception problem likely to be encountered by In short, the DS 88-8 has been designed to meet every severe FM reception problem likely to be encountered by
the discriminating listener. Other models are available to cover other band segments above 92 MHz. Models are the discriminating listener. Other models are available to cover other band segments above 92 MHz. Models are
also available for full band coverage. Call the factory for details. also available for full band coverage. Call the factory for details.
The DS 88-8 is constructed of high strength 6063-T832 The DS 88-8 is constructed of high strength 6063-T832
high strength construction with stainless steel hardware throughout for long life. Compare the construction with high strength construction with stainless steel hardware throughout for long life. Compare the construction with
other FM broadcast antennas on the market and you will be convinced of our commitment to value, performance other FM broadcast antennas on the market and you will be convinced of our commitment to value, performance
and quality. and quality.
FREQUENCY: FREQUENCY:
FORWARD GAIN: FORWARD GAIN:
IMPEDANCE: IMPEDANCE:
BEAMWIDTH: BEAMWIDTH:
FRONT TO BACK RATIO: FRONT TO BACK RATIO:
BOOM LENGTH: BOOM LENGTH:
ELEMENTS: ELEMENTS:
WEIGHT: WEIGHT:
-3dB 41
DS88-8 PATTERN DS88-8 PATTERN
177 DIXON RD. 177 DIXON RD.
LEBANON, ME. 04027 LEBANON, ME. 04027
TEL: 207-658-7758 TEL: 207-658-7758
www.directivesystems.com
DS 88-8 DS 88-8
SPECIFICATIONS
F= 88.9 MHz F= 88.9 MHz
FAX: 207-658-4337 FAX: 207-658-4337
seamless seamless aluminum tubing. All elements are thick walled aluminum tubing. All elements are thick walled
88 -92 MHz (88-108 useable) 88 -92 MHz (88-108 useable)
13.1 dBi (11.0 dBd) 13.1 dBi (11.0 dBd)
75 ohms balanced feed 75 ohms balanced feed
41 degrees 41 degrees
20+ dB 20+ dB
17.25 ft. 17.25 ft.
8 8
13.5 lbs (assembled) 17 lbs. Shipping wt. 13.5 lbs (assembled) 17 lbs. Shipping wt.
MAXIMUM SIGNAL MAXIMUM SIGNAL
DS88-8