Hy-Gain V3R User manual

ORDER NO. V3R
MODEL V3R
Collinear Gain Vertical for 216-225 MHz
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
General Description
The new Hy-Gain V3R VHF antenna is a
collinear 5/8-wave omnidirectional vertical
antenna for the 216-225 MHz frequency range.
The V3R 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 feedpoint is a female UHF connector that is
protected from the weather within the lower
radiator. The V3R also features a mast-to-mast
b
racket that will acce
p
t u
p
to a 2 inch O.D. mast.
Settings are supplied so that the antenna can be
set to an
y
fre
q
uenc
y
between 215 and 230 MHz.
Assembly
Un
p
ack the antenna and check the
p
arts a
g
ainst
Select the eight (8) 7/16" x 12" radial tubes (Item
No. 2), and insert them completely into the
assembled radial clam
p
s.
Select four of the radial clamps and associated
hardware and loosely assemble them as shown in
Figure 1.
Repeat the previous step for the remaining four
radial clam
p
s.
Tighten the outer eight (8) screws of each
assembly just enough to hold the radial tubes in
place. These screws will be securely tightened in
a later step.
Set both assembled clamps upside down on a flat
surface.

Select the 1" x 48" tube
(
Item. No. 5
)
.
Slip both radial assemblies over the top of the
48" tube and position as shown in Figure 4 and
Detail A. The slotted end of the 48" tube is the
top. Determine the "B" dimension from Table 1.
For example, at 221 MHz, B= 16 1/2" (419 mm).
Tighten all screws in both radial assemblies
securel
y
and evenl
y
.
Select the mast-to-mast clamps and associated
hardware and loosely assemble them as shown in
Figure 2. Install the 1/4" hardware first.
Slide the assembled mast-to-mast clamp over the
bottom end of the 48" tube as shown in Figure 2
and securely tighten the four (4) 1/4"-20 x 3/4"
bolts, nuts and lockwashers (Item Nos. 8, 11 and
13
)
.
Figure 1 Radial Clamp
Assembl
y
Figure 2 Mast-to-
Mast Clam
p
NOTE: The end of the 1" x 48"
tube (Item 5) should be even
with the bottom of the mast-to-
mast clam
p
s
(
Items 21 and 22
)
.

UPPER RADIATOR/COIL ASSEMBLY
Refer to Fi
g
ure 3.
Select the V3R Coil Assembly. The coaxial
cable wili attach to this in a later ste
p
.
Select one No. 10 compression clamp (Item 16)
and install over the slotted tube end of the coil
assembly (Item 6).
Select the 7/8" O.D. x 15" tube (Item 4) and
insert the plain end into the slotted tube of the
coil assembly 4 3/4 inches. Position the
compression clamp as shown in Figure 5 and
tighten securely.
Select one No. 6 compression clamp (Item 15)
and place over the swaged/slotted end of the
7/8" tube
(
Item 4
)
.
Select the 5/8" x 15" (Item 3) tube and insert
either end into the 7/8" tube
(
Item 4
)
.
Refer to Figure 4. Adjust the 5/8" x 15" tube so
dimension "A" is set for the frequency of
operation. For example, at 221 MHz, A= 27
1/4" (692 mm) See Table 1. Tighten the No. 6
com
p
ression clam
p
(
Item 15
)
securel
y
.
NOTE: The tuning charts in this manual are
accurate. However, due to variation in
installations some minor adjustments may be
required to resonate the antenna on the desired
frequency.
Select the 5/8" caplug (Item No. 17) and slip it
over the end of the 5/8" tube.
NOTE: Dimension "A" is from the top of the
coil form to the tip of the element. Dimension
"B" is from the bottom of the coil form to the
top of the radial clamps.
Item#Description
3 Tube, 5/8" x 15"
4Tube, 7/8" x 15" swaged &slotted
5tube, 1" O.D. x 48" slotted
6Coil, V3R
15 Clamp, #6, Tubing
16 Clamp, #10, Tubing
17 Caplug, 5/8" Figure 3
U
pp
er Radiator/Coil Assembl
y

FREQUENCY "A" "B"
215 28 1/2" 17 3/4"
221 271/4" 161/2"
223 26 3/4" 16"
225
230 261/4" 25 1/2" 151/2"
14 3/4"
Table 1
Figure 4
Overall View

Select the proper size tube clamp as shown in
Figure 5. 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.
After adjustment of the tubing lengths, tighten the
clamp with a 5/16 inch nut driver, socket, or open
end wrench until the tubing will not twist or
telesco
p
e.
Fits
Part
Description
Tubing
No. Sizes
Clamp, Size #6
358756 all stainless steel 1/2" and 3/4"
5/16" hex head screw
Part
No.
358757
Description
Clamp, Size #10
all stainless steel
5/16" hex head screw
Fits
Tubing
Sizes
Figure 5 Compression
Clam
p
s
1”

Select the No. 10 tube clamp and slip it over the
top end of the 1" x 48" tube. Position it as shown
in Figure 3 and tighten it just enough to prevent
it from slidin
g
down the tube.
INSTALLATION
Screw the coax connector onto the V3R coil
connector.
Push the coax cable into the top of the 1" x 48"
tube until the matching coil rests on the one inch
tube. Ti
g
hten the No. 10 tube clam
p
.
There are two ways to attach your coax to the
V3R antenna. The first method involves
attaching a short length of coax to the antenna
before attaching the antenna to the supporting
mast.
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 6 feet long, so the
connection between coax lengths can be made
below the mast-to-mast bracket.
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.
Choose one of the suggested methods of
attaching the coax to the V3R.
Insert one end of the coax into the bottom of the
1" x 48" tube. Push the coax through until the
connector emerges from the top of the tube.
WARNING
Installation of this product near power
lines is dangerous. For your safety,
follow the installation directions.
Several antennas may be mounted on the same
mast. Your V3R should be mounted above the
other antenna for best performance. When side
mounting the V3R on a tower, it should be kept
at least 20 inches away from the tower. The ideal
distance to acheive 'a near omni-directional
radiation pattern is approximately 27 inches from
the nearest tower leg or face.

V3R Parts List
Item No. Part No. Description Qty
1 160012 Radial Clamp, 45 degree.................................................. 8
2 170476 Tube, 7/16" O.D. x 12".................................................... 8
3 170615 Tube, 5/8" O.D. x 15" .......................................................1
4 190212 Tube, 7/8" O.D. x 15" swaged......................................... 1
5 191005 Tube Assembly, 1" x 48"..................................................1
6 878706 Coil Assembly, V3R .........................................................1
878631 Parts Pack V3....................................................................1
7 540036 U-Bolt, 5/16"-18 ............................................................2
8 505266 Bolt, 1/4"-20 x 3/4" hex head ........................................4
9 (Not Used)
10
(
Not Used
)
11 554099 Nut, 1/4"-20, hex ...........................................................4
12 555747 Nut, 5/16"-18 hex........................................................... 4
13 562961 Lockwasher, 1/4" internal .............................................. 5
14 564792 Lockwasher, 5/16" split ................................................ 4
15 358756 Clamp, size #6 tube ........................................................ 1
16 358757 Clamp, size #10 tube..................................................... 2
17 450503 Caplug, 5/8" black .........................................................1
18 500158 Bolt, #10-24 x 1/2" hex head .......................................33
19 554071 Nut, #10-24 hex ...........................................................33
20 565697 Lockwasher, #10 internal ............................................ 33
21 160011 Mast-to-Mast Plate............................................................1
22 160047 Mast-to-Mast Clamp .........................................................1
NOTE: Some extra small parts are included for
spares.
Converting American Measurements to Metric
Use this scale to identify lengths of bolts,
diameter of tubes, etc. The American inch (1")
and foot (1') can be converted to centimeters in
this wa
y
.
1 inch (I")= 2.54 cm
1 foot
(
1'
)
= 30.48
Example: