Alpha Antenna PVA-6 Portable Vertical Antenna User Manual

June 12, 2024
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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

  1. Screw the telescopic element onto the mount. Make sure it is securely attached.
  2. Secure the counterpoise ring connector with one of the mount’s bolts or nuts. This ensures proper grounding.
  3. 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.
  4. For example, for 20 meters band, deploy 10 sections of the vertical element.
  5. Once the desired number of sections is deployed for a specific band, ensure they are properly extended and locked in place.
  6. Ensure that the antenna is connected to your radio using an appropriate coaxial cable with an SO-239 connector.
  7. Power on your radio and select the desired frequency band.
  8. 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:

  1. Extend the element and adjust it per the tuning chart.
  2. Attach your coax and run it 90° from the counterpoise wires.
  3. Press the mounting stake into the ground.
  4. 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

| Alpha Antenna PVA-6 Portable Vertical Antenna [pdf] User Manual
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