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- Page 1 Broadband Model TH-5MM Instruction Manual Hy-gain 308 Industrial Park Road Starkville, MS 39759 USA PH: 662-323-9538 FAX: 662-323-6551...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page CHAPTERI General Description ........…………....………………………………...1 Specifications ..........…………………………………………….....1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER Assembly of the Boom-to-Mast Bracket and Boom ....……………………....5 Assembly of the Element-to-Boom Brackets on the Boom ....…………………..6 Installation of Tubing Clamps ....…………………………………......7 Element Assembly ......……………………………........9 Front Driven Element .......…………………………………………......9 Rear Driven Element... - Page 4 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure Boom-to-Mast Bracket .......... Assembly of Boom ..........Element-to-Boom Bracket ........Tubing Clamps..........Trap Detail.……………………………………………..........1 Detail A - Detail - Measuring Point Trap .………………………………………………………………………...... 1 Element Assembly and Antenna Dimensions ..………………………....1 Rope Dampener ......………………………………………......1 Overall View of Beta Match and Phasing Tubes Beta Match Assembly ..………………………………………………………………...1 Pigtail to Rear Driven Element ....……………………………….....
- Page 5 CHAPTER 1 The Hy-Gain TH5/MK2 is a 5 element, three band beam antenna designed for broadband, high performance operation on the Amateur 10, 15 and 20 meter bands. Broadbanding is accomplished through the use of two fully trapped driven elements. Stainless steel hardware and clamps are used on all electrical connections.
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Page 6: Specifications
Wind Load at 80 mph .............190 lbs. (86 kg) Element Tubing Clamps..........All stainless steel Hardware ....... Stainless steel, except for boom-to-mast bolts Suitable Rotators ....…....Hy-Gain CD-4511, Ham IV or T 'Projected Area (elements) ........10.1 sq. (.94 sq. m.) (boom) ..........3.2 sq. - Page 7 Please see Parts List in back of this manual for assistance in identifying the hardware and components supplied with this product. Choose a large, clear area to assemble the TH5/MK2. The area must be at least 19 x 31 6 in.
- Page 8 CHAPTER 8 Assembly of the Select the boom-to-bracket damp parts (Item Nos. 66 & 67). Loosely Boot-to-Mast assemble them on the boom ends (Item No. 65), as shown in Figure 1. Line Brackets and Boom up the holes on both brackets and both boom ends. Secure the two brackets together with four (4) 1/4"-20 X 3/4"...
- Page 9 Assembly of the Front Driven Element - Element-to-Boom Select one pair of the largest element-to-boom brackets (Item No. 62). These are Brackets on the marked with a number 14. Assemble the brackets on the boom 35 inches to Rear Driven Element - Select another pair of the largest element-to-boom brackets (Item No.
- Page 10 A O - 3 9 3 S - B - 0 1 0 DRIVEN ELEMENT DETAIL REFLECTOR-DIRECTOR Item Description Description Bolt, hex head, '/."-20 x Lockwasher, internal, '/," /8 " Bolt, hex head, Y."-20 x Insulator, Driven Element 3 / 4 " Nut, square, /4"...
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Page 12: Element Assembly
Because of the broadband nature of the TH5/MK2, it is supplied with only one setting for use on all modes on all of the 20, 15, and 10 meter bands up to 29.4 MHz. If assembled correctly, the VSWR should be below 2:1 on any frequency on these bands. -
Page 13: Rear Driven Element
Install a #16 tubing clamp on the slotted end of the RDE-1 and insert the unslotted end of the RDE-2 (1 1/8" x 36") to the dimension shown in Figure 6. Tighten the #16 tubing clamp securely and recheck the RDE-2 dimension. - Page 14 Item Part Item Part Designator Description Designator Description Number Number 871098 1'/<" x 83" RDE-3 190603 1" x 8" 1'/e" x 52" 1'/e" x 31 %e" 190303 FDE-2 & D-2 190312 171153 x 37" FDE-3 & D-3 190606 1 " /,6"...
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Page 15: Meter Reflector Element
10-15-20 Meter Select the D1 section (1 x 48") and slip the unslotted end completely into the /4" Director Element bracket (Item No. 61) assembled on the boom 68 inches to the left of the Front Driven Element. Tighten the eight (8) bolts to hold the element onto the boom. Assemble the remainder of the 10-15-20 meter director as shown in Figure 6 using #16, #10 and #6 tubing clamps. - Page 16 Ao-3933-0- REAR DRIVEN ELEMENT FRONT DRIVEN ELEMENT Figure 8 Overall View of Beta Match and Phasing Tubes Phasing Line Select the four (4) x 23" phasing tubes (Item No. 63), two (2) crossover. 3 / " straps Assembly (Item No. 43), four (4) beta support clamps (Item No. 49), four (4) beta support insulators (Item No.
- Page 17 1'/4" Select two (2) aluminum tubing clamps, two (2) 7" pigtail assemblies and associated hardware as shown in Figure 10. Install on the Rear Driven Element as shown and tighten all bolts securely. Beta Match Select the two (2) beta match tubes x 70"), two (2) beta support clamps, two Assembly /"...
- Page 20 Select the beta feed jumper straps, feed straps and associated hardware as Feedpoin shown in Figure 11. Assemble the beta feed jumper straps and feed straps to " the phasing tubes with two (2) bolts, lockwashers, and nuts. See ' / 4 " - 2 0 Figure 11.
- Page 22 Final Assembly 1. Check the distances between elements as shown in Figure 6. Checklist 2. Check to ensure all elements lie in the same plane and will be perpendicular (at 90 degrees) to the mast when installed. 3. Check the exposed element lengths against the dimensions shown in Figure 6.
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Page 23: Chapter 4 Installation
2" are used. Other When installing the TH5/MK2 on a guyed tower, you may wish to use a different Types of guide system. If you have insulators on your guy wires, you will need to keep the antenna away from the guy wires as well as the tower. -
Page 24: Lightning Protection
Lightning For proper lightning protection, you must ground your antenna supporting Protection structure. Grounding will ensure noise free operation and low SWR. A proper ground consists of x 8' copper clad steel ground rod driven into the ground approximately 12 inches away from the 12"... - Page 26 The front-to-back ratio may be affected by the proximity of metallic structures or guy wires less than 10 feet below the antenna. This completes your installation of the TH5/MK2. Happy Dx'ing! Thruline® is a registered trademark of Bird Electronics...
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Page 27: Trap
CHAPTER 27 Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with the operation of your TH5/MK2, follow these steps to isolate the cause of your problem. Usually you can isolate problems that occur in either your antenna or feedline/ feedpoint. If you experience high VSWR on all bands, your problem is probably in the feedline or balun. - Page 28 If you are unable to resolve your problem or if you All requests, inquires, warranty claims, or for need to order replacement parts, you should contact ordering replacement parts, contact: the Hy-Gain Customer Service Department. Hy-Gain You should fully research your problem by going...
- Page 29 CHAPTER 8 PARTS LIST Item Description Qty Part No. Tubing Assy, aluminum, R1, 1 1/4" x 83" ........ 871098 190303 Tube, aluminum, R2, 1 1/8" x 171153 Tube, aluminum, R3, 7/16" x 190206 Tube, aluminum, R2-1, 7/8" x 55" Tube, aluminum, R2-2,5/8"x26 " 190006 176216 Tube, aluminum, R2-3 &...
- Page 30 PARTS LIST Item Part No. Description oty 871889 Parts Pack TH5MK2, Straps ........1 168695 Clamp, Tubing, 1'/<..........4 170452 Crossover Strap ..........2 170453 Beta Feed Jumper ..........2 170454 Feed Strap ............ 2 171077 Strap, Boom-to-Beta, 2" I.D........1 171131 Sleeve, Beta Shorting ..........
- Page 32 hy-gains LIMITED WARRANTY by gain Warrants to the original owner of this product, if manufactured by by gain hygain and purchased from an authorized dealer or directly from to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months for rotator products and 24 months for antenna products from date of purchase provided the following terms of this warranty are satisfied.
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