Instruction Manual: Model BN-86
Instruction Manual: Model BN-86
Instruction Manual: Model BN-86
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
General Description CAUTION
This balun is a ferrite, balanced to unbalanced, an-
tenna matching device. With a transformation ratio DO NOT use this balun with any type of
of 1:1, the balun will couple into any 50 ohm antenna tuner or match box when the VSWR
balanced system such as dipoles, multiband (before matching) is greater than 3:1. If the
doublets and beam antennas. VSWR is below 3:1, a match box can be used
as long as the power levels are kept below the
This balun is supplied with stainless steel hardware limits shown in the Specifications. When
except for eyebolts. these power and VSWR limits are exceeded,
the extremely high standing wave voltage
For higher power and higher VSWR, use the Hy- present at the feedpoint causes the breakdown
Gain BN-4000 current-type balun rated at 2000 voltage of the balun to be exceeded.
watts ave., 4000 watts PEP
Figure 2
Alternate Balun Installation
Tighten all hardware securely. Connect the leads Connect the coax to the receptacle on the balun.
to the driven element. (See Note)
NOTE: Fasten the balun as close as possible to
the driven element. Leads from the two Mounting on a Doublet System
terminal outputs to the driven element should
Refer to Figures 3 and 4.
not exceed either 7" or existing lengths of the
coax leads. Longer lengths will lower the Insert two eyebolts in brass fittings at top of
resonant frequency of the antenna system. balun.
Make sure these two wires do not touch the
driven element bracket. Hook doublet wires to eyebolts (the balun
NOTE: Always connect the balun directly to replaces the insulator completely).
the driven element. In some antennas the beta Connect coax to receptacle on balun.
match is connected to the driven element with
two insulated wires. These wires from the beta
match and the wires from the balun should both
be connected to the driven element. When
using this balun with the Hy-Gain TH7DX or
TH5/MK2 antennas, disregard this note.
Figure 3
Dipole, Doublet or inverted "V" Antenna Arrangement
Figure 4
Typical Doublet Antenna Arrangement
1. The purchaser must retain the dated proof-of-purchase (bill of sale, canceled check,
credit card or money order receipt, etc.) describing the product to establish the
validity of the warranty claim and submit the original or machine reproduction of
such proof of-purchase to Hy-Gain at the time of warranty service. Hy-Gain shall
have the discretion to deny warranty without dated proof-of-purchase. Any evidence
of alteration, erasure, or forgery shall be cause to void any and all warranty terms
immediately.
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vary from state to state.