Richard,

I bought a used HF-6V with kits for extra bands about 15 years ago and have 
had it up and down several times at 2 different locations, in both ground 
mounted and above ground installations.

If you are able to ground mount it with a good radial system, the factory 
settings  should get you in the ballpark right off the bat.    The more you 
deviate  from the desired installation, by roof or tower mount, proximity to 
metal objects, poor ground, etc; the more complicated tuning will be.

Even in the best of situations, the manual says that the antenna will need 
to be raised and lowered several times to  make tuning adjustments.

The manual also says that in above ground installations the resonant 
frequency  will be somewhat higher and the 10 meter section will need to be 
extended 6 inches  beyond factory settings and the 15 meter wire extended by 
3 inches.

I think the 9V is basically the same antenna and you should see similar 
stuff in your manual.

As for putting it together:  It's a real Rube  Goldberg contraption and you 
should allow yourself several hours.   Be sure to use the anti oxide 
compound on all joints and connections and be careful with the capacitors. 
There are several ceramic capacitors which can be easily damaged and are 
expensive to replace.
  During a move 12 years ago the 30 meter cap was broken and  I think 
replacement is around $36.    The caps for the 40 and 80 meter sections are 
much larger and more expensive.

73, good luck, Steve KW3A
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 7:13 PM
Subject: hf9v info


> Hello;
> I know this is subjective but how difficult a construction project have =
> folks found the hf9v or similar models to be?  Did it tune up reasonably =
> using the suggested settings or was a fair amount of tweaking necessary? =
> My local "radio club" has located a professional to install the =
> antenna.  After some casual chatting I discovered that this guy isn't a =
> ham and primarily works on c b antennas.  I suppose that something is =
> better than nothing but I'm concerned as to the possible mess I'm =
> getting into.
> Should prove interesting.
> Richard
>
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