Hy-Gain V-4R User manual

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Model V-4R
Collinear Gain Vertical
for 420-450 MHz
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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The new Hy-Gain V-4R 70cm antenna is a
collinear, dual 5/8-wave, omnidirectional, vertical
antenna for the 420-450 MHz amateur band. The
V-4R features two sets of 1/4-wave radials which
properly decouple the lower 5/8-wave radiator
from the mast. It also features a 500 watt
enclosed coil that matches the antenna to a
nominal 50 ohms. The ruggedized V-4R is
suitable for personal use, repeater, and packet
BBS service.
The feedpoint is a high quality "N" type
connector that is protected from the weather
within the lower radiator. The V-4R also features
a mast-to-mast bracket that will accept up to a
two inch O.D. mast.
The V -4R can be used outside of the 70cm
amateur band. Graphs are supplied so that the
antenna can be set to any frequency between 400
and 470 MHz.
SPECIFICATIONS
VSWR at Resonance ........................................................................ less than 1.5:1
2:1 VSWR Band Width................................................................................27 MHz minimum
Power Gain..........................................................................................................3 dBd (5.2 dBi)
Antenna/Mast Isolation..................................................................................................... 20 dB
Power Input ..............................................................................................500 watts continuous
Lightning Protection ....................................................................:........................... DC ground
Height (nominal)............................................................................................46 inches (1.17 m)
Wind Area ............................................................................................... 0.31 sq. ft. (0.03 sq.m)
Maximum Mast O.D. ....................................................................................2 inches (5.08 cm)
Hardware .......................................................................18-8 stainless steel except for U-bolts
Maximum Wind Survival
(
no ice
)
...................................................... 230 m
p
h
(
370.15 km
p
h
)
Assembly
Unpack the antenna and check the parts against
the Parts List and drawin
g
s.
Select four of the radial clamps and associated
hardware and loosely assemble them as shown in
Fi
g
ure 1.
Repeat the previous step for the remaining four
radial clam
p
s.
Set both assembled clamps upside down on a flat
surface.
Select the eight (8) 7/16" x 6" radial tubes (Item
No. 4), and insert them completely into the
assembled radial clam
p
s.
Tighten the outer eight (8) bolts of each assembly
just enough to hold the radial tubes in place.
These bolts will be securely tightened in a later
step.

Select the 1" x 28" tube
(
Item No. 6
)
.
Figure 1 Radial Clamp
Assembly
Slide the assembled mast-to-mast clamp over
the bottom end of the 28" tube as shown in
Figure 2 and securely tighten the four (4) 1/4"-
20 x 3/4" bolts, nuts and lockwashers (Item
No.s 18
,
20
,
& 21
)
.
Slip both radial assemblies over the bottom of
the 28 inch tube and position as shown in
Figure 3. The unslotted end of the 28 inch tube
is the bottom. Determine the "B" dimension
from Figure 6. For example, at 445 MHz, B = 6
3/8" (162 mm).Determine the "C" dimension
from Figure 7. At 445 MHz, C = 2 1/4" (57
mm). Tighten all bolts in both radial assemblies
securely and evenly.
Select the mast-to-mast clamp, plate, and
associated hardware and loosely assemble
them as shown in Figure 2. '
Select the V-4R coil assembly. The coaxial
cable will attach to this in a later step.
NOTE: The end of the 1" x 28" tube (Item 6) .
should be even with the bottom of the mast-to-
mast brackets (Items 1 and 3).
Figure 2
Mast-to-Mast Clamp

Detail B
Connectin
g
Coax to Coil
Figure 3
Overall View
Detail A
Top or Bottom View of Radials

Select the No. 6 clamp (Item 10) and slide over
the swaged end of the 7/8" tubing attached to
the coil assembly. Insert the 5/8" x 9 1/2" tube
into the 7/8" tube.
Check all measurements for accuracy prior to
the installation of your antenna. Refer to the
tuning charts for additional resonant frequency
settings.
Adjust dimension "A" to the desired setting per
the graph in Figure 5. For example, at 445
MHz, A = 12 1/2" (318 mm). Tighten the
tubing clamp securely, until the tubing will not
twist or telescope.
Figure 4
Compression Clamps
Part Description Fits
No. Tubin
g
Sizes
358756 Clamp, Size #6 ½ &
all stainless steel ¾”
5/16" hex head screw
Part Description Fits
No. Tubing
Sizes
358757 Clamp, Size #10 1"
all stainless steel
5/16 hex head screw

Figure 5
Dimension "A" Chart
Figure 6 Dimension
"B" Chart

Figure 7
Dimension "C" Chart
Tighten the tube clamp securely.
Select the 5/8" caplug (Item No. 12) and slip over
the end of the 5/8" tube.
Select the No. 10 tube clamp and slip it over the
top end of the 1" x 28" tube. Position it as shown
in Figure 4 and tighten it just enough to prevent it
from slidin
g
down the tube.
In
sta
ll
at
i
o
n
There are two ways to attach your coax to the V -
4R antenna. The first method involves attaching a
short length of coax to the antenna before
attaching the antenna to the supporting mast.
Insert one end of the coax into the bottom of the
1" x 28" tube. Push the coax through until the
connector emer
g
es from the to
p
of the tube.
Screw the connector onto the V-4R coil assembl
y
.
Push the coil assembly into the top of the 1" x
28" tube until the matching coil rests on the one
inch tube. Tighten the one inch compression
clam
p
securel
y
.
The antenna can now be mounted on a mast (2"
O.D. max.). For adequate lightning protection,
the antenna supporting structure must be well
g
rounded.
The remaining length of coax can then be
attached and routed to the radio. The short length
of coax must be at least three feet (3') long, so the
connection between coax lengths can be made
be
l
ow
t
h
e
m
ast
-
to
-m
ast
b
r
ac
k
et.
WARNING
Installation of this product near power lines
is dangerous. For your safety, follow . the
installation directions.
The second method involves attaching the
complete length of coax to the antenna before
attaching the antenna to the supporting mast. In
this method, the antenna and entire coax length
must be carried u
p
the tower or mast.
Several antennas may be mounted on the same
mast. Your V4R should be mounted above the
other antenna for best performance. When side
mounting the V4R on a tower, it should be kept at
least 10 inches awa
y
from the tower.
Choose one of the suggested methods of
attaching the coax to the V4R.

Figure 8
VSWR Chart
Item
No. Part No. Description Qty
1 160011 Mast-to-Mast bracket plate, 1 1/8•...............................................1
2 160012 Radial clamp, 45 degrees ............................................................8
3 160047 Mast-to-mast bracket clamp, 1 1/8" ............................................1
4 170474 Tube, 7/16" O.D.x 6.. ..................................................................8
5 179803 Tube, 5/8" x 9 1/2........................................................................1
6 191003 Tube, 1" O.D. x 28", slotted........................................................1
7 878646 Coil, 500 watt, UHF....................................................................1
878647 Parts Pack, V -4R Stainless Steel .................................................1
8 (Not Used)
9 (Not Used)
10 358756 Clam
p
, #6 tube ........................................................................1
11 358757 Clamp, #10 tube ......................................................................1
12 450503 Caplug, 5/8", black..................................................................1
13 500158 Bolt, #10-24 x 1/2", hex head ...............................................33
14 (Not Used)
15 565697 Lockwasher, #10, internal ..................................................... 33
16 554071 Nut, #10-24, hex ...................................................................33
17 (Not Used)
18 505266 Bolt, 1/4••-20 x 3/4", hex head ................................................. 4
19 (Not Used)
20 562961 Lockwasher, 1/4", internal ......................................................5
21 554099 Nut, 1/4"-20, hex.....................................................................4
22 (Not Used)
23 540036 U-bolt
,
5/16" x 2" x 2 11/16.. ..................................................2
24 564792 Lockwasher, 5/16", split..........................................................4
25 555747 Nut, 5/16"-18, hex...................................................................4
NOTE: Some extra small
p
arts are included to re
p
lace lost
p
arts durin
g
7
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