Hy-Gain Discoverer 7-1 User manual

MODEL
DISCOVERER 7-1
40-Meter 1-Element
Di
p
ole Antenna
ORDER NO. 371S
NOTICE
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Hy-Gain.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I
General Description………………………….. . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . ……… . . . . . ………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
CHAPTER 2
Preparation for Assembly ......………………………………………………………............................ 3
CHAPTER 3
Assembly of the Boom-to-Mast Brackets and Boom………………….... .... .... ... ....5
AssemblyoftheDrivenElement. ... .... ..... .... .... .... .. ....6
Linear-Loading Wire Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Final Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………………………… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CHAPTER4
Adjustment for Operation Between 7.3 and 10.5 MHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………..13
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……………………………… . . . . . .14
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………………………. . . . . . . . 14
Parts List……………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Page
1 Boom-to-Mast Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . ……………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 AssemblyoftheElement-to-BoomBrackets .... .... .... .... .... ..6
3 AssemblyoftheDrivenElement .. .... .... .... .... .... .... ..7
4 Compression Clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………………... . . . . . . . . 8
5 DE5 Section Dimension Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………………... . . . . . . . . . 9
6 Installing "Hairpins" on Driven Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………….. . . . . . . . . 10
7 "Hairpin" Attachment Near 40 Meter Insulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . . . . . 11
8 IdentificationofLinear-LoadingWires(LLW) ... .... .... .... ... ...12
9 Adjustment of LLW Shorting Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

CHAPTER 1
General Descri
p
tion
The Hy-Gain Discoverer 7-1 is a single-element
dipole antenna for the Amateur 40 meter band.
The Discoverer 7-1 incorporates the principles of
linear-loading which results in lower loss and
greater radiation efficiency than what is possible
with loading coils. The Discoverer 7-1 is also
capable of being tuned to any frequency between
7.0 and 10.5 MHz due to the linear-loadin
g
.
The Discoverer 7-1 features stainless steel
hardware and clamps on all electrical and most
mechanical connections.
WARNING
When installing your system, take
extreme care to avoid any accidental
contact with power lines or overhead
obstructions. Failure to exercise this
care could result in serious or fatal in
jury.
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CHAPTER 4
Preparation for Assembly
FOR OUR OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS: The
United States uses English units of
measurements. Please refer to "Converting
English Measurements to Metric" in Chapter 4
for any conversions.
Choose a large clear area to assemble your
antenna. The area must be at least 3 feet by 45
feet (approximately 1 meter by 14 meters). If you
assemble the antenna over a grassy area,
precautions should be taken so that hardware is
not accidentally lost during assembly. A concrete
drivewa
y
is an excellent area for assembl
y
.
TOOLS: The following tools are required for
eas
y
assembl
y
of the Discoverer 7-1.
When unpacking your antenna, check inside of
all tubing for parts (smaller tubing,etc.). To
conserve space, these smaller articles are
sometimes put inside larger pieces. Check all
parts against the Parts List to make sure no
p
arts are missin
g
.
All tubing supplied with the Discoverer 7-1
telescopes together. Make all measurement to
the given dimensions, plus or minus (±), no
more than 1/8 inch! The assembly of this
antenna will be easier if you read this manual
completely through at least twice before
beginning assembly. Allow at least 2 hours for
assembly. Double and triple check ALL
dimensions after assembly.
Type of Tool Qty
Tape Measure, 12 foot 1
Adjustable Wrench, 8 inch 2
Nut Driver, 7/16 inch 1
Nut Driver,/8 inch 1
Nut Driver, 5/16 inch 1
Standard Hand Pliers 1

CHAPTER 5
Assembly of the Boom-to-Mast Brackets
and Boom
Select the 2" x 26" boom section (Item No. 5), the
two cast aluminum brackets (Item No. 1), the
casting-to-boom bracket (Item No. 2), the boom-
to-bracket clamp (Item No. 3), and the
appropriate hardware. Assemble as shown in
Fi
g
ure 1.
The use of two split lockwahsers on the 5"
bolts may be necessary to properly tighten the
clamp on a 2" mast. Additional washers may be
needed if masts slightly smaller then 2" are
used.
When you are ready to install the antenna on your
mast, the two cast aluminum brackets can be
mounted first, using the 3 inch bolts (Item No.
24). Then the assembled antenna can be installed
upon these brackets using the four (4) 5 inch bolts
(Item No. 23).
Figure 1 Boom-to-Mast
Bracket

Assembl
y
of the Driven Element
Select a set of element-to-boom brackets (Item
No. 4) and loosely assemble on the long end of
the boom as shown in Figure 2. The brackets
should just clear the 2" caplug when tightened
down.
Select the DEI sections (Item No. 10) and a set of
element insulators (Item No. 17). Slip the thick-
walled ends of the DE I sections into the
insulators then slip the insulated end into the
brackets which are assembled on the boom.
Turn the boom so that the element will be at 90
degrees to the mast, and tighten all of the bolts
to hold the element securely. Tighten the two
anchor bolts (Item No. 28) last. Make sure that
the three small holes in each DEI section are in
the vertical
p
lane. See Fi
g
ure 2.
Figure 2 Assembly of the Element-to-Boom
Brackets

Select the DE2 sections (1" x 51", Item No. 9)
and slip the end with the 1/4 inch hole into the
end of the DE1 sections. Align the holes and
fasten securely with a 1/4"-20 x 1 1/2" bolt,
lockwasher and nut (Item Nos. 29, 32 & 34). See
Figure 3.
Select the DE3 sections (7/8" x 55", Item No.
8) and slip the drilled ends into the open end of
the 40-meter element insulators. Line up the
holes and secure using #10-24 x 2" bolts,
lockwashers and nuts (Item Nos. 35, 40 & 38).
Select the 40-meter element insulators (Item No.
16) and slip each onto the ends of the DE2
sections which were previously installed. Line up
the holes in each part and secure using #10-24 x
2" bolts, lockwashers and nuts (Item Nos. 35, 40
& 38).
Figure 3 Assembly of the Driven
Element

Assemble a 3/4" compression clamp (Item No.
44) and slip it over the end of the DE3 section.
See Fi
g
ure 4.
Select the DE4 section (5/8" x 26", Item No. 7)
and slip the unswaged end into the DE3 section.
Adjust the length to 24" as shown in Figure 3.
Ti
g
hten the 3/4" com
p
ression clam
p
.
Place a 7/16" caplug (Item No. 47) on each end
of the DE5 sections.
Installation of Tubing Clamps
When installing the clamps, place the clamp
near the tube end with the top of the clamp
over the slot in the tube as shown in the
illustration.
Assemble a 1/2" compression clamp (Item No.
43) and slip it over the end of the DE4 section.
See Fi
g
ures 3 and 4.
After adjustment of the tubing lengths, tighten
the clamp with a 5/16 inch nut driver or open
end wrench until the tubing will not twist or
telesco
p
e.
Select the DES section (7/16" x 68", Item No. 6)
and slip it intothe DE4 section. Adjust the length
of this section to the dimensions shown in Figure
5 for 40-meter o
p
eration.
Figure 4 Tubing
Clam
p
s

Chart 1 DE5 Section
Dimension Chart
Linear-Loadin
g
Wire Assembl
y
Select the 24 rod support insulators
("Tombstone"-shaped) (Item No. 47) and install
them on the DE1 and DE2 sections as shown in
Figure 6, using the #6-32 x 2" bolts, lockwashers
and nuts
(
Item Nos. 20
,
22 & 21
)
.
Select the four (4) 7/8" aluminum tubing clamps
(Item No. 42) and install these on the DE2 and
DE3 sections on either side of the 40-meter
insulator as shown in Figure 7, using the 1/4" - 20
x 1 1/4"
(
Item No. 3
)
and 1/4"-20 x 1 1/2" bolts
,
nuts (Item Nos. 29, 32 &
34).
Identify the LLW sections from the drawing in
Figure 8 and assemble as shown in Figure 6,
using the #10-24 x 1/2" bolts, lockwashers and
nuts
(
Item Nos. 36
,
40 & 38
)
.
Start assembling the LLW sections to the
element beginning at the 40 meter insulator.
Position the tubing clamps (Item 42) as close
as possible to the 40 meter insulator as shown
below. Other clamp and wire positions will
depend upon the final assembly of the linear
loadin
g
wires.
Figure 5 Position of Tubing
Clam
p
s

Figure 6 Installing "Hairpins" on Driven
Element

Figure 7 "Hairpin" Attachment Near 40-Meter
In
su
l
ato
r
Final Assembl
y
Select the 1 1/4" tubing clamps (Item No. 41)
and appropriate hardware and assemble as
shown in Figure 6. Strip your coax cable, install
solder lugs (not supplied) and connect to the
dipole. Tape the cable to the boom for strain
relief.
An RF choke made from 12 turns of RG-123/u
coax in a 14" diameter circle is recommended
with the split coax feed. An alternative
method is to use a Hy-Gain BN-86 50 ohm
balun for easy connection to your coax cable.
"Pigtail" leads of #10 gauge stranded wire 7
inches long should be used from the balun to
the tubing clamps.

Figure 8 Identification of Linear-Loading
Wires
(
LLW
)

CHAPTER 4
Adjustment for Operation
Between 7.3 and 10.5 MHz
The Discoverer 7-1 can be adjusted to cover any
frequency between 7.3 and 10.5 MHz instead of
the normal 40-meter band. The VSWR at
resonance will be less than 1.5:1 and 2:1 VSWR
bandwidth will vary from 200 kHz at 7.3 MHz up
to 750 kHz at 10.5 MHz.
On the 30 meter Amateur band at 10.1 MHz,
typical 2:1 VSWR band width is 650 kHz.
To adjust the Discoverer 7-1 to a setting above
7.3 MHz, the linear-loading wires should be
shorted out at the appropriate locations. The
top and bottom linear-loading wires should
both be shorted out at the same distance from
the 40 meter insulator. See Figure 9. The
"short" can be fabricated from a piece of short
hook up wire twisted around the linear-loading
wires at the specific location, and clamped in
place using small guy wire clamps (not
supplied). The DE5 section should be set at 40
inches for all frequencies within this range.
Figure 9 Adjustment of LLW
Shortin
g
Wire

Installation Service Information
Select the two (2) cast aluminum brackets (Item
No. 1) and two (2) 5/16"-18 x 3 1/4" bolts,
lockwashers and nuts (Item Nos. 24, 27 & 26).
Install these brackets on your mast where you
want your antenna to be. Lift the Discoverer 7-1
up to the mounting location and attach to the cast
brackets using the four (4) 5/16"-18 x 5" bolts,
lockwashers and nuts (Item Nos. 23, 27 & 26).
Ti
g
hten securel
y
. Ha
ppy
DX'in
g
.
If you are unable to resolve technical problems,
you should contact the Hy-Gain Customer
Service Department in Lincoln, NE.
You should retain your sales receipt or other
proof of purchase for antennas that are still
under warranty. (See separate sheet for Telex
Warranty.)
All requests, inquiries or warranty claims, or
for ordering replacement parts contact:

PARTS LIST
Item
No Part No. Description Qty
1 102734 Bracket, cast Aluminum............................. 2
2 172735 Bracket, Casting-to-Boom .......................... 1
3 172732 Clamp, Boom-to-Bracket ........................... 1
4 165920 Bracket, Element-to-Boom, #14 ..................... 2
5 171282 Tube, Boom 2" x 26................................ 1
6 174868 Tube, Element, DE5, 7/16" x 68....................... 2
7 190006 Tube, Element, DE4, 5/8" x 26........................ 2
8 191007 Tube, Element, DE3, 7/8" x 55........................ 2
9 878241 Tube, Element, DE2, 1" x 51" ....................... 2
10 878242 Tube, Element, DE1, 1 1/4" x 83" .................... 2
11 171283 Hairpin", LLWI, 69" .../ ........................... 2
12 171284 "Hairpin", LLW2, 28................................ 4
13 171285 "Hairpin", LLW3, 63 1/2" .......................... 4
14 171434 "Hairpin", LLW4, 3 1/2" ........................... 2
15 171435 "Hairpin", LLW5, 63 1/2" .......................... 2
16 460316 Insulator, Element, 40 Meter......................... 2
17 465833 Insulator, Element, DE1 ............................ 2
18 (Not Used)
19
(
Not Used
)
878243 Parts Pack, 371S, Stainless Steel Hardware ............. 1
20 500143 Bolt, round head, #6-32 x 2.......................... 12
21 555888 Nut, hex, #6-32 .................................. 12
22 565889 Lockwasher, internal, #6........................... 12
23 500349 Bolt, hex head, 5/16"-18 x 5.......................... 4
24 500392 Bolt, hex head, tap, 5/16" x 18 x 3..................... 2
25 506968 Bolt, hex head, 5/16"- 18 x 2 3/4". . . .' ................. 2
26 555747 Nut, hex, 5/16" -18................................. 9
27 564792 Lockwasher, split, 5/16.............................. 9
28 500156 Bolt, hex head, 1/4"- 20 x 3/8......................... 4
29 504098 Bolt, hex head, 1/4"- 20 x 1 1/2........................ 4
30 505266 Bolt, hex head, 1/4"- 20 x 3/4........................ 12
31 506518 Bolt, hex head, 1/4"- 20 x 1 1/4........................ 6
32 562961 Lockwasher, internal, 1/4"-20....................... 30
33 551367 Nut, square, 1/4"- 20............................... 2
34 554099 Nut, hex, 1/4"-20................................. 28
35 500157 Bolt, hex head, #10-24 x 2........................... 4
36 500158 Bolt, hex head, #10-24 x 1/2......................... 14
37 (Not Used)
38 554071 Nut, hex, # 10-24 ................................. 20
39 (Not Used)
40 565697 Lockwasher, internal, #10.......................... 16

Part
s
Li
s
t
41 878244
168695 Parts Pack, 371 S, Clamps and Misc.....………….............. 1 Clam
p,
Tubin
g,
1 1/4.....................………………….......... 2
42 169339 Clamp, Tubing, 7/8.........................…………………........ 4
43 358756 Clamp, Tubing #6.........................…………………........ 4
44 (Not Used)
45 455625 Caplug, black, 2.......................……………………............. 2
46 455644 Caplug, black, 7/16........……………………....................... 2
47 463642 Insulator, Rod Support ..............…………………............. 24
48 5142400 bolt
,
hex head
,
5/16"-18 x 4.............………………............ 1
Convertin
g
En
g
lish Measurements to
Use this scale to identify lengths of bolts, diameters 1 inwh (l ") = 2.54
cm of tubes, etc.. The English inch(") and foot (`) can
be converted to centimeters in this wa
y
. 1 foot
(
1'
)
= 30.48
Exam
p
le: 42" x 2.54 = 106.7 cm