Alpha Antenna PVA-6 Portable Vertical Antenna User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- ALPHA ANTENNA
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Alpha Antenna PVA-6 Portable Vertical Antenna
Product Information
The PVA-6 (Portable Vertical Antenna) is a versatile antenna designed to cover 6 bands – 2M, 6M, 10M, 12M, 15M, 17M, and 20M. It operates within the frequency range of 220MHz, 440MHz, and 2 to 20 meters. The antenna has an omni-directional pattern, ensuring a wide coverage area. It features an SO-239 RF connection for easy installation and compatibility with various radios.
Specifications:
- Power: Full legal limit
- Pattern: Omni-directional
- RF Connection: SO-239
- Frequency: 220MHz, 440MHz, and 2 to 20 meters
Product Usage Instructions
- Screw the telescopic element onto the mount. Make sure it is securely attached.
- Secure the counterpoise ring connector with one of the mount’s bolts or nuts. This ensures proper grounding.
- Refer to the tuning chart below to determine the appropriate number of sections to deploy for each band. The length of the vertical element may vary depending on ground conditions.
- For example, for 20 meters band, deploy 10 sections of the vertical element.
- Once the desired number of sections is deployed for a specific band, ensure they are properly extended and locked in place.
- Ensure that the antenna is connected to your radio using an appropriate coaxial cable with an SO-239 connector.
- Power on your radio and select the desired frequency band.
- You can now use the PVA-6 antenna to transmit and receive signals within the selected frequency range.
Description
The PVA-6 (Portable Vertical Antenna) is a 6 Band VHF and HF Antenna that covers 2M, 6M, 10M, 12M, 15M, 17M, and 20M.
Specifications:
- Power: Full legal limit
- Pattern: Omni-directional
- RF Connection: SO-239
- Frequency: 220MHz, 440MHz, and 2 to 20 meters
Assembly:
- Screw the telescopic element onto the mount.
- Secure the counterpoise ring connector with 1 of the mount’s bolts/nuts.
Deployment:
- Extend the element and adjust it per the tuning chart.
- Attach your coax and run it 90° from the counterpoise wires.
- Press the mounting stake into the ground.
- Fully extend both counterpoise wires in opposite directions.
TUNING CHART (* Vertical Element may vary based upon different ground conditions.)
Band| Vertical Element *| Notes:
20 Meters| 10 Sections deployed|
17 Meters| 8 1/3 Sections deployed|
15 Meters| 7 Sections deployed|
12 Meters| 6 Sections deployed|
10 Meters| 5 Sections deployed|
6 Meters| 3 Sections deployed|
2 Meters| 2 2/3 Sections|
*Lengths will vary based upon ground conditions.
Documents / Resources
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Alpha Antenna PVA-6 Portable Vertical
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