DB18E Yagi

The DB18E Yagi antenna utilizes folded dipole technology for 30 and 40M performance.  There are 3 looped elements on the antenna.  On 40m two loop elements are active and on 30m-6m all three elements are active.   The DB18E uses an integral coax switch to select which one of the three elements are driven to give equal performance in forward and reverse directions. The control of the antenna and coax switch is integrated into the SDA100 controller for effortless tuning.

The singular difference between the DB18E and DB18 are the active elements on 30m - on the DB18E there are 3 active elements on 30m and on the DB18 there are  2 active elements on 30m.

 

 

 

 

Specification	DB18E
Boom Length	19 ft / 5.79 m
Boom	1.75 – 2 in 4.45 – 5.08 cm
Longest Element	39 ft / 11.9 m
Turning Radius	21.58 ft / 6.57 m
Weight	110 lb / 50 kg
Available saddles for mast (2.0 in / 5.08 cm is standard)	1.75, 2.0, 2.25, 2.5, 3 inch 4.45, 5.08, 5.72, 6.35, 7.62 cm
Wind Load	12.1 sq ft / 1.12 sq m
Wind rating	100 MPH (EIA-222-C)
Adjustable elements	3
Power Rating	3 KW
Feed points	3
Frequency coverage	6.8 – 54 MHz
Tuning Rate	1.3 ft/sec
Control Cable	16 wire 22 AWG shielded

 

Performance for Ham Bands	DB18E gain, DBi	DB18E Front to Rear, DB
40M	6.2	20
30M	7.0	20
20M	7.4	25
17M	8.3	25
15M	8.5	20
12M	8.8	15
10M	9.0	11
6M (without opt. 6m passive)	6.2	4
6M (with optional passive element on 50.0 – 53.3 MHz)	10.1	30

 

 

Image (click for  detail)	Part Number	Description
	00433	DB18 40m-6m:  DB18E Yagi antenna, includes 3x 39 ft loop elements, 19 ft boom, 110 lb, 6.9Mhz – 54Mhz continuous frequency coverage; Includes basic SDA100 electronic controller
	09128	SDA100 Controller: Standard for all antenna models; Basic controller includes: 180 degree mode, bi-directional mode, auto-retract, manual band change, manual adjustment of elements.   CLICK HERE   for the Electronic Controller Information page
	01321	OPTIONAL Transceiver Interface for SDA100 controller:  Automatically adjusts each element of the antenna as the radio tunes.  Requires a transceiver interface cable.  CLICK HERE to see which interface cable you will require for your radio.
	01322	OPTIONAL Tuning Relay for SDA100 controller:  Lock-out relay connects via PTT cable to RF power source and prevents the amplfier from transmitting while the SteppIR antenna is being tuned.  Helps prevent potential mismatch issues that could damage the antenna.
	09130	OPTIONAL Advanced Lightning Protection (ALP) Module for SDA 100 electronic controller:  Each driver chip has a relay in front of it that protects against lightning, nearby lightning incident and dead shorts.  Module will only work if the antenna is not in the process of adjusting when the event occurs.
	09132	OPTIONAL Remote Driver Board for SDA 100 electronic controller:  The remote driver board is mounted near the tower base.  16 conductor control cable is run from antenna to the remote driver board, and then CAT5e cable can be used to connect from remote driver board to hamshack, up to 2000 feet away.  Requires a power source.  Advanced lightning protection (ALP) module is included with this option.  Remote driver board comes with an aluminum mounting plate but does not come with an enclosure.
	01606	OPTIONAL Boom truss kit: The boom truss kit is recommended for areas of the country that have significant potential for snow or ice loading.  The kit consists of a truss mast that mounts on the mast plate and Phillystran rope that connects to the boom via eye-bolts.  Turnbuckle tensioners are included.
	01605	OPTIONAL Element truss kit, end elements: Element trusses for loop element.  Because the loop elements droop lower than the non-loop elements, this option allows a more uniform appearance of all the elements. Does not improve wind or ice load limits. For appearance only.  There are three sets of trusses for this kit.
stock photo	03322	Control Cable: 16 wire 22 AWG shielded control cable, outdoor rated, NON-buriable.  Available in 1 foot increments.  Lengths over 200 feet require the 33v power supply or the remote driver board option.
	03650	DB25 dsub Field Splice: The db25 field splice is used to connect the control cable to the SDA 100 electronic controller. The field splice consists of 3 terminal headers that are mounted to a PCB board, which is in turn connected to a male DB25 connector.  The control cable is connected to the splice using the included wiring diagram.  Having the field splice allows for exact lengths of control cable, with lengths available to the nearest foot.  In addition, if the cable is being run into a conduit, it eliminates the need to cut off the connector.
	06116	OPTIONAL Voltage Suppressor: Line filter (16 conductor) for filtering ESD and other unwanted voltages from the Control cable. Made by Array Solutions.  A better option would be the 09130 Advanced Lightning Protection (ALP) module, which internally protects the SDA 100 controller by relaying out the driver chips in case of a lightning strike, near incident event or a dead short.
stock photo	01504	OPTIONAL Connector Junction Box: Replaces the standard cylindrical plastic housing; The standard antenna comes with a cylindrical plastic housing (affectionately referred to by many as the “pipe bomb”, due to its looks) with plastic caps on each end.  The control cable wires are connected to terminal strips, which are then placed into the plastic housing.  The connector junction box is a hinged enclosure that has female terminal headers mounted inside.  The control cable and EHU cables are then connected to a male terminal plug, creating a pluggable/unpluggable connection for the antenna wiring.  The connector junction box also includes a 25 pin female dsub mounted inside, for testing the antenna at the point of installation.  Highly recommended!
	01101	33v Power Supply Upgrade: For control cable lengths over 200 feet;  This can be an upgrade on new purchases and a standalone purchase for existing antennas.  For cable runs over 300 feet we recommend the Remote Driver Board (see controller information page).  The remote driver board allows you to run cat5e cable up to 2000 feet away from the tower base (power required at tower for this option)