V-2R
308 Industrial Park Road, Starkvllle, MS 39759 USA
Ph: (662) 323-9538 FAX: (662) 323-6551
VHF Collinear Gain Vertical
for 144-148 MHz
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The new Hy-Gain V-2R, two meter antenna is a
collinear 5/8-wave omnidirectional vertical antenna for the 144-148 MHz Amateur band. The V2R 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-2R is
suitable for personal use, repeater, and packet
BBS service.
The feedpoint is a standard UHF connector that is
protected from the weather within the lower
radiator. The V-2R also features a mast-to-mast
bracket that will accept up to a two inch O.D.
mast.
The V-2R can also be used outside of the two
meter Amateur band. Graphs are supplied so that
the antenna can be set to any frequency between
138 and 174 MHz.
ASSEMBLY
Unpack the antenna and check the parts against
the Parts List and drawings.
Set both assembled clamps upside down on a flat
surface.
Select four of the radial clamps and associated
hardware and loosely assemble them as shown in
Figure 1.
Select the eight (8) 7/16" x 17 1/8" radial tubes
(Item No. 4), and insert them completely into the
assembled radial clamps.
Repeat the previous step for the remaining four
radial clamps.
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.
Select the 1" x 60" tube (Item No. 6).
Slip both radial assemblies over the bottom of
the 60" tube and position as shown in Figure 4
and Detail A. The unslotted end of the 60"
tube is the bottom. Determine the "B"
dimension from Figure 7. For example, at 146
MHz, B = 32 3/8" (822 mm).
Tighten all screws 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.
Slide the assembled mast-to-mast clamp over
the bottom end of the 60" tube as shown in
Figure 2 and securely tighten the four (4)
1/4"20 x 3/4" bolts, nuts and lockwashers
(Item Nos. 18, 20 & 21).
Figure 1 Radial Clamp
Assembly
Figure 2 Mast-toMast Clamp
UPPER RADIATOR/COIL
ASSEMBLY Refer to Figure 3.
Select the V-2R VHF Coil assembly. The
coaxial cable will attach to this in a later step.
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 plastic coil form to
the top of the radial clamps.
Select one No. 10 compression clamp (Item 11)
and install over the slotted tube end of the coil
assembly (Item 8).
Select the 7/8" O.D. x 24" tube (Item 7) and
insert the plain end into the slotted tube of the
coil assembly approximately 2". Position the
compression clamp as shown in Figure 5 and
tighten securely.
Select one No. 6 compression clamp (Item 10)
and place over the swaged/slotted end of the
7/8" tube (Item 7).
Select the 5/8" x 31" (Item 5) tube and insert
either end into the 7/8" tube (Item 7).
Refer to Figure 4. Adjust the 5/8" x 31" tube so
dimension "A" is equal to 41 1/2" for two meter
operation. Tighten the No. 6 compression clamp
(Item 6) securely.
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. 12) and slip it
over the end of the 5/8" tube.
Figure 3 Upper Radiator/Coil
Assembly
Item
No. Description 5
6
Tube, 1" O.D. x 60", slotted
7
Tube, 7/8" x 24", swaged, drilled & slotted
8
Coil, 500 watt, VHF
10
Clamp, N6, Tubing
11
Clamp, #10, Tubing
12
Caplug, 5/8", black
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 5116 inch nut driver, socket,
or open end wrench until the tubing will not
twist or telescope.
Figure 5
Compression Clamps
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 up the tower or mast.
Figure 6 Dimension
"A" Chart
Choose one of the suggested methods of
attaching the coax to the V-2R.
Insert one end of the coax into the bottom of
the 1" x 60" tube. Push the coax through until
the connector emerges from the top of the
tube.
Screw the coax connector onto the V-2R coil
connector.
Push the coax cable into the top of the 1" x
60" tube until the matching coil rests on the
one inch tube. Tighten the one inch
compression clamp.
Figure 7 Dimension
"B" Chart
The antenna can now be mounted on a mast
(2" O.D. max.). For adequate lightning
protection, the antenna supporting structure
must be well grounded.
WARNING
Installation of this product near power
lines is dangerous.For your safety,
follow the installation directions.
Select the No. 10 tube clamp and slip it over
the top end of the 1" x 60" tube. Position it as
shown in Figure 3 and tighten it just enough
to prevent it from sliding down the tube.
INSTALLATION
There are two ways to attach your coax to the
V2R antenna. The first method involves
attaching a short length of coax to the antenna
before attaching the antenna to the supporting
mast.
Several antennas may be mounted on the
same mast. Your V-2R should be mounted
above the other antenna for best performance.
When side mounting the V-2R on a tower, it
should be kept at least 20 inches away from
the tower.
ANNOUNCING
Hy-Gain now makes a similar antenna for 400470
MHz called the V-4R. Inquire at your local HyGain dealer for more information.
PARTS LIST
Item
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
20
21
23
24
25
Part No.
160011
160012
160047
170445
170614
191001
190204
878630
878631
358756
358757
450503
500158
565697
554071
505266
562961
554099
540036
564792
555747
Description Qty
Mast-to-Mast bracket plate, 1 1/8" ....................................................1
Radial clamp, 45 degrees ..................................................................8
Mast-to-mast bracket clamp, 1 1/8" ..................................................1
Tube, 7/16" O.D. x 17 1/8" ...............................................................8
Tube, 5/8" O.D. x 31" .....................................................................1
Tube, 1" O.D. x 60", slotted ..............................................................1
Tube, 7/8" x 24", swaged & slotted ..................................................1
Coil, 500 watt, VHF ...........................................................~..............1
Parts Pack, 3355-1, Stainless Steel ...................................................1
(Not Used)
Clamp, #6 tube ...............................................................................1
Clamp, #10 tube .............................................................................2
Caplug, 5/8", black .........................................................................1
Bolt, #10-24 x 1/2", hex head ...................... ........ 32
(Not Used)
Lockwasher, #10, internal ............................................................32
Nut, #10-24, hex ..........................................................................32
Bolt, 1/4"-20 x 3/4", hex head ........................................................4
Lockwasher, 1/4", internal .............................................................`
Nut, 1/4"-20, hex ............................................................................4
U-bolt, 5/16" x 2" x 2 11/16" ........................................................
Lockwasher, 5/16", split .................................................................4
Nut, 5/16"-18, hex ..........................................................................4
NOTE: Some extra small parts are included but not used.
