DX Engineering DXE-30VE-1 manual

30 Meter

Vertical Antenna

DXE-30VE-1

DXE-30VE-1-INS-Revision 12b

© DX Engineering 2012

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Phone: (800) 777-0703 ∙ Tech Support and International: (330) 572-3200

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Warning

Overhead Power Line Safety

Tools Required

Parts Included

Installation

Site Selection

Mounting Pipe

Radial System

Assembly

Vertical Base Section

Base Section to Mounting Pipe

Assembling the Vertical Sections

Tuning the Vertical Antenna System

Guying the Vertical Antenna System

Appendix A - Optional Radial Plate

Appendix B - Optional Tilt Base

Appendix C - Optional Vertical Feedline Current Choke

Optional Accessory Items

Technical Support and Warranty

Introduction

The DX Engineering DXE-30VE-1 is a fast taper 24 feet high, 30 meter monoband vertical antenna system. The vertical antenna operates over the entire 30 meter band with a SWR less than 1.5:1.

There are no traps, coils or linear loading elements to rob power. Designed with 6063 corrosionresistant aluminum tubing and stainless steel hardware, this antenna is very durable and attractive.

The antenna may be used as a monoband antenna on a higher frequency by simply telescoping the tubing inward to a quarter wavelength on the desired band.

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The DXE-30VE-1 vertical antenna system includes the antenna elements, stainless steel clamps, mounting plate assembly, and stainless steel hardware.

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Full band coverage on 30 meters with SWR under 1.5:1 - No Tuner needed

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24 feet overall height

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Fast Taper from rugged base to sleek top for low wind resistance

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No Coils or Traps - Maximum Radiation Efficiency

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Power Handling up to 5 kW - built to last

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Perfect for Four Square or Phased Array systems

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Easily shortened for resonance on higher bands

WARNING!

INSTALLATION OF ANY ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS

Warning:

Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they may cause serious injury or death.

Overhead Power Line Safety

Before you begin working, check carefully for overhead power lines in the area you will be working. Don't assume that wires are telephone or cable lines: check with your electric utility for advice.

Although overhead power lines may appear to be insulated, often these coverings are intended only to protect metal wires from weather conditions and may not protect you from electric shock

Keep your distance! Remember the 10-foot rule: When carrying and using ladders and other long tools, keep them at least 10 feet away from all overhead lines - including any lines from the power pole to your home.

Tools Required

Two 7/16 wrenches, (one of them should be open-end)

Medium size standard screwdriver or 5/16 nut driver for the element clamps

3/16 and 1/4 nut drivers or wrenches

Tape measure and Felt-tip marker.

Antenna analyzer. The MFJ-259B is a suggested unit to facilitate the fine tuning of the vertical antenna system.

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Parts Included

Description

Mount Plate

Mast Mount Channel

3/8 U-Bolt x 2" ID x 3.25" leg, Saddle & Hardware

1/4-20 x 1" Hex Head Bolt

1/4" Star Washer

DXE-CAVS-1P V-Saddle Clamp

DXE-ECL-10SS - Element Clamp

DXE-ECL-12SS - Element Clamp

DXE-ECL-16SS - Element Clamp

DXE-ECL-20SS - Element Clamp

DXE-ECL-24SS - Element Clamp

Black Vinyl Cap

1/4-20 x 2" Hex Head Bolt, full thread

Aluminum Spacer

1/4-20 Hex Nut

1/4" Split Washer

1/4" Flat Washer

Antenna Element Parts

2" (2.00") x 36" Tube, Drilled (slit one end)

1-7/8" (1.875") x 18" Tube, Cut, Drilled

1-7/8" (1.875") x 36" Tube (slit one end)

1-3/4" (1.750") x 36" Tube (slit one end)

1-5/8" (1.625") x 36" Tube (slit one end)

1-1/2" (1.500") x 36" Tube (slit one end)

1-3/8" (1.375") x 36" Tube (slit one end)

1-1/4" (1.250") x 36" Tube (slit one end)

1-1/8" (1.125") x 36" Tube (slit one end)

1" (1.000") x 36" Tube (slit one end)

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Manual Updates

Every effort is made to supply the latest manual revision with each product. Occasionally a manual will be updated between the time your DX Engineering product is shipped and when you receive it.

Please check the DX Engineering web site (www.dxengineering.com) for the latest revision manual.

Installation

Site Selection

Select a mounting location clear from power lines, structures and other antennas by a minimum of

34 feet (24 + 10 for the 10 foot safety rule). Consider overhead power lines, utility cables and

wires. The further away the vertical is mounted from local noise sources or other metallic objects, which can re-radiate noise and affect the tuning, radiation pattern and SWR, the better. If you are

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installing the optional DXE-TB-4P Tilt Base, determine the direction you want the antenna to tilt down and make sure there is adequate clearance. There should be sufficient room for a radial system that should extend away from the antenna equally in all directions, if possible.

Mounting Pipe

Use a customer supplied thick-walled galvanized steel mounting pipe at least 4 feet long. This will allow approximately 2 feet or more to be below ground and

2 feet above ground. A thick-walled steel pipe 1-3/4" OD maximum is recommended with a minimum thickness of 1/8" (1/4" preferred) should be used. The standard 1-1/4" galvanized water pipe (with its approximate 1.7" OD) is just fine for this application and can usually be found at your local home building supply store. For permanent mounting, use a post-hole digger to make the hole deep enough to accommodate 2 feet of pipe and a couple inches of gravel at the bottom for drainage. Set the pipe on the gravel, use the pre-mix concrete to fill around the pipe, adding water and mixing as you fill or mix the concrete first, then pour in the hole. Fill the hole until the concrete is level with the ground around it. Use a level as you fill the hole to be sure the pipe is straight. Allow to set overnight. Your location, landscape and ground conditions may require different mounting solutions in order to have the steel mounting pipe and the vertical antenna in a secure position.

Note: Galvanized steel, rather than aluminum, is much more suitable for mounting in concrete.

Aluminum will quickly corrode due to incompatibility with the materials used to make concrete.

Radial System

The use of a radial system is a key requirement for a high performance quarter wave vertical antenna system. With a vertical antenna system, the radials are the second half of the antenna. The radials contribute to the radiation efficiency of the entire vertical antenna system.

At a minimum, 20 radials, each 20 feet long, should be used with this antenna. Using 32 radials at

20 feet long is preferred and highly recommended. The extra radials may help overcome unknown poor-soil conditions, improve efficiency, and ensure the best performance possible from the vertical antenna. Longer radials should be used for improved performance on the lowest frequency to be used if your plans call for 60 or more radials. DXE-RADW Radial Wire Kits, are stranded 14 gauge copper wire with a relaxed PVC insulation is suggested for the best results.

The wire radials should placed as symmetrically as possible around the vertical antenna and spaced evenly, regardless of how many radials are used. Do not cross or bunch any radial wires as this nullifies their effectiveness. If you have limited space, put in as many straight radials as you can. The radials must be connected to the shield of your feedline. The DXE-RADP-3 Stainless Steel Radial Plate is an ideal optional item which provides an excellent system for attaching radial wires to your vertical antenna system.

Radial wires can be laid on the roots of the grass using DXE-STPL Radial Wire Anchor Pins to hold them down. Using enough staples will ensure the wires will not be snagged by mowers,

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people, or animals. Grass will quickly overgrow the radials and they will be virtually impossible to see. An article describing this process is available the DX Engineering website in the Tech Info section. Radials can also be buried just under the surface by using a power edger to make a slit in the soil.

Assembly

The DXE-30VE-1 shipping box contains the vertical tubing sections, an insulated U-channel, two

U-Bolt assemblies, a backing plate, eight stainless steel element clamps, a black vinyl cap, and stainless steel hardware.

Carefully un-box the antenna and separate the various parts. Eight of the element sections are 36" long. The base element section is 36" long and nested inside the base element section is an 18" section for added wall strength to the base element section. The base section drilled for the feedpoint connection. The vinyl cap for the top element section should be installed after assembly of the vertical is complete.

Note: DXE-P8A Penetrox A Anti-Oxidant should be used between all antenna element sections. Penetrox is an electrical joint compound to affect a substantial electrical connection between metal parts such as telescoping aluminum tubing or other antenna pieces. It ensures high conductivity at all voltage levels by displacing moisture and preventing corrosion or oxidation.

UMI-81343 Never-Seez or DXE-NSBT8 Anti-Seize should be used on all clamps, bolts and stainless steel threaded hardware to prevent galling and to ensure proper tightening.

When assembling any telescoping aluminum tubing sections you should take the following steps:

1. Make sure the edges are smooth and not sharp. Deburring may be necessary, since burrs and shavings can occur on seams as well as edges. All surfaces need to be completely smooth to allow easy assembly of tubing sections.

Caution

Aluminum tubing edges can be very sharp.

Take precautions to ensure you do not get accidentally cut.

The raised particles and shavings that appear when the aluminum tubing is machined are referred to as burrs, and the process by which they are removed is known as deburring.

Deburring is a finishing method used in manufacturing. Our aluminum tubing is machine cut on both ends and machine slit on one end. Although DX Engineering manufactured aluminum tubing is deburred, you should further assure that there are no ragged edges or protrusions.

Use the DXE-22166 Slim Grip Deburring Tool, or the DXE-22600 Deburring Tool with

Extending Handle and Extra Blades for this operation.

2. Clean the inside of the aluminum tubing to clear out any dirt or foreign material that would cause the aluminum tubing sections to bind during assembly. Do not use any type of oil or

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general lubricant between the aluminum tubing sections. Oils or general lubricants can cause poor electrical connections for radio frequencies.

3. Clean the outside of the aluminum tubing to clear any dirt or foreign material that would cause the clamps to malfunction during assembly.

4. The use of DXE-P8A Penetrox A is highly recommended. Penetrox A is an electrical joint compound which effects a substantial electrical connection between metal parts such as telescoping aluminum tubing or other antenna pieces. Using Penetrox A assures high conductivity at all voltage levels by displacing moisture and preventing corrosion or oxidation.

5. When assembling the aluminum tubing sections, ensure the area is clear of grass, dirt or other foreign material that could cause problems during assembly of the closely fitted telescoping sections.

Vertical Base Section

The base section is made up of an insulated mounting channel, an aluminum mount plate and the base antenna section which is 36" long, with a hole drilled at one end. Nested inside the base antenna section is an 18" piece of tubing with a hole drilled at one end, to add wall strength to the base.

If you have chosen to use the optional

TB-4P Tilt

Base, refer to the DXE-TB-

4P manual. You will be using a smaller mounting plate.

Using Figure 1, attach the mounting plate to the back of the insulated

Figure 1 channel using four 2" bolts, eight flat washers, four spacers, four split washers, and four nuts. Tighten firmly, but not enough to crush the insulated channel. The spacers are required when the optional Tilt Base is installed. They are being installed as shown on this plate to act as a washer and for safe keeping.

Locate the 36" base element section tube. The 18" tube is installed in the

36" tube aligning the feed through mounting holes. Install the feedpoint hardware as shown in Figure 2.

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Install the lower tube on to the insulated channel using the two 3/8" x 2" U-Bolts, two saddle clamps, four flat washers, four split washers, and four nuts as shown in Figure 1. Use the outer upper and lower holes of the channel. When tightening, observe the split washers. When they fully seat (flatten out), the clamp is tight enough. Any clamp should be tightened evenly from side-to-side with an equal amount of thread above each nut.

Base Section to Mounting Pipe

Attach the completed base section to your steel ground mounted pipe using the two DXE-CAVS-1P

Saddle Clamps included, as shown in Figure 3. The standard 1-1/4" galvanized water pipe (with its approximate 1.7" OD) is just fine for this application and can usually be found at your local home building supply store. Use two V-Bolts, two saddles, four nuts, four flat and four split washers.

When tightening, observe the split washers. When they fully seat (flatten out), the clamp is tight enough. Any clamp should be tightened evenly from side-to-side with an equal amount of thread above the nut.

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(This view shown without

insulated channel for clarity)

Assembling the Vertical Sections

Assemble the vertical in an area that is flat and has sufficient room for the length of the antenna during assembly. Lay the element tubing out in descending diameter sizes of 1-7/8", 1-3/4", 1-5/8",

1-1/2", 1-3/8", 1-1/4", 1-1/8", and 1" with the slits in the element tubes toward the top of the antenna (the 1" top element section does have slits but is installed with the slits downward). The bottom element section you previously mounted in the base section is 36" long and all the other element sections are 36" long.

Note: DXE-P8A -Penetrox A Anti-Oxidant should be used between all antenna element sections. Penetrox is an electrical joint compound to affect a substantial electrical connection between metal parts such as telescoping aluminum tubing or other antenna pieces. It ensures high conductivity at all voltage levels by displacing

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Using a felt tip pen, measure and mark each of the 36" element sections at 4" as shown in Figure 4.

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Locate the eight Element Clamps. Refer to Figure 6 for the placement of the different sized element clamps. Slide the clamps over each element section before putting them together. Align the clamps facing the same direction. For final assembly, all the clamps should be positioned close to the top of each section and the body of the clamp should be positioned between the slits as shown in Figure 5.

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Using Figure 6 on the next page, start the assembly with the bottom 1-7/8" section. Insert the marked end of the 1-3/4" section into the 1-7/8" section until the 4 inch mark is even with the top of the 1-7/8" section.

Position an element clamp at the very end, but not hanging over. Make sure the body of the clamp is positioned between the slits and tighten securely.

Repeat the procedure for the each of the sections using the element clamps as required.

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When the upper eight element sections are assembled together install the black vinyl cap in place at the top of the smallest element section. Carefully mount the upper eight element sections into the 2" base section (don't forget to install and tighten the bottom element clamp).

CAUTION: Attempting final assembly without proper precaution can be dangerous.

You should have someone help you steady the vertical antenna sections during mating with the base section.

An ideal option would be the DXE-TB-4P Tilt Base to make raising and lowering the vertical antenna a safer, one person task.

Connect your coaxial cable feedline center conductor to the bottom section of the vertical antenna as shown in Figure 7. Connect your coaxial cable shield to the radial system ground. Refer to

Appendix A if you are using the DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate, or to Appendix C if you are using the optional DXE-VFCC-H05-A Vertical Feedline Current Choke.

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Tuning the Vertical Antenna System

The vertical operates over the entire 30 meter band with an SWR of under 1.5:1 using the indicated section lengths. Local conditions, including proximity to structures, other antennas, the number of radials, or personal preference may require a slight re-adjustment of the top element section length to achieve resonance in the center of the band. Adjust the top element section slightly longer or shorter as needed. Adjust all sections to a shorter length to achieve resonance on higher frequencies, including monoband operation on higher frequency bands.

The use of an antenna analyzer such as the MFJ-259B can make adjustments easier. Use a short piece of coax between the vertical and the analyzer when making measurements. If you don’t have an analyzer, you can use the SWR indicator of your radio or tuner.

If you are having trouble achieving resonance, make sure the tube section lengths are correct and they have been properly assembled. The radial system affects the tuning as well. Make sure you have at a minimum, 16 radials, 20 feet long, symmetrically placed around the vertical. A very low

SWR might indicate a poor ground radial system.

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Guying the Vertical Antenna System

Guying of vertical antennas is always recommended for stability. However, if your area encounters severe wind velocities or icing conditions, simple guying will reduce the possibility of failure.

Using the optional DXE-GUY-200 kit, you can install four guy ropes starting approximately 1/2 the way up the vertical antenna system to ground level. Guying should be tightened just enough to permit the antenna to swing a few inches. The ends of the ropes are tied to the earth anchors at ground level. When using the optional Tilt Base, position the guy wires as shown in Figure 8. This will make it easy to raise or lower the antenna and only one guy line needs to be loosened. The other guy lines will help guide the antenna on the way up.

Typical No Slip

Knot for SYN-DBR

Double-Braided Dacron

Polyester Rope

Side View

Anchors are approximately

25 feet from antenna base

Note: Depending on wind and ice conditions, additional guying may be necessary.

Top View

Figure 8 - Guy Ropes

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Appendix A – Optional Radial Plate

Using a Radial Plate greatly simplifies mounting radial wires in a vertical installation. The

DXE-RADP-3 stainless steel Radial Plate contains enough stainless hardware sets to attach 20 radials. DXE-RADW - Radial Wire Kits and Components contain everything you need to make your own radials, including lawn staples to hold the wire down, are also available.

There are optional DX Engineering Radial Wire Kits available. DXE-RADW-500K/BD contains a

500 foot spool of 14 gauge copper stranded wire with black PVC insulation, 20 Terminal Lugs and

100 Steel or Biodegradable Lawn Staples. The DXE-RADW-1000K/BD Radial Wire Kit contains a 1,000 foot spool of 14 gauge copper stranded wire with black PVC insulation, 40 Terminal Lugs and 200 Steel or Biodegradable Lawn Staples. RADW-20RT, -32RT or -65RT contain 20 each radial wires with 1/4" terminal attached. These kits come in 20 Ft, 32 Ft, or 65Ft lengths.

To connect a coax feedline to the vertical, you may use an SO-239 connector on the Radial Plate.

This will also provide a means to ground the feedline shield to the radial system and make a connection to the vertical. The DXE-112-KIT has the SO-239 and stainless mounting hardware needed. You must supply a piece of 14 gauge copper stranded wire and lug terminal to run from the connector to the vertical. Stranded wire is flexible, which works best, especially if you are using or will use a Tilt Base. You will also need a clamp, such as the DXE-SSVC-2P for 1" to 2" OD to secure the Radial Plate to the vertical mounting pipe.

The Radial Plate should be mounted to the vertical mounting pipe before the vertical base section. It should be as close to the ground as possible with approximately 1" to 2" ground clearance to allow access to the radial wire hardware for installation and tightening.

Figure A-1: Optional DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate

Shown with optional

DXE-SSVC-2P V-Clamp,

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Appendix B – Optional Tilt Base

You may wish to add a DXE-TB-4P Tilt Base so your antenna may be quickly and easily lowered for maintenance or severe weather. The stainless steel Tilt Base makes raising and lowering the vertical a one-man operation.

If you are upgrading your existing DXE-30VE-1 installation, the Tilt Base will use some of the hardware that originally came with your vertical.

Note: The optional DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate must be placed over the mounting pipe before installing the Tilt Base.

If you are installing the Tilt Base option on a new antenna installation, you will replace the larger mounting plate with the smaller mounting plate included with the DXE-TB-4P.

If your vertical is already installed, you will have to disassemble it. Remove the vertical section from the base section by loosening the bottom element clamp and lifting it off. (Be careful. Please

have some one help you). Loosen the two V-Bolt saddle clamps and remove the base section from the mounting pipe. Remove the base tube section from the insulated channel. Remove the aluminum backing plate from the insulated channel. You will use the 2" bolts, flat washers, spacers, split washers and nuts. The 2" bolts must be used to attach the insulated channel to the backing plate and subsequently, the Tilt Base plate.

Refer to the DXE-TB-4P Tilt Base manual for installation details and Tilt Base operation.

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Appendix C - Optional Vertical Feedline Current Choke

A DXE-VFCC-H05-A Vertical Feedline Current Choke or line isolator is used to optimize the performance of many kinds of antenna systems, including vertical antenna systems. It prevents unwanted RFI by eliminating feedline current and radiation. By eliminating stray currents from the feedline all power goes to the antenna, and any noise or unwanted signals picked-up by the feedline are eliminated, improving efficiency. Using a Vertical Feedline Current Choke can also help overcome a less than optimal ground system.

Figure C-1 shows a DXE-VFCC-H05-A Vertical Feedline Current Choke kit which includes a 2/5 kW current choke, an isolated mounting shelf, tinned pre-drilled braids, a stainless steel bracket and stainless steel hardware. Also pictured below is the optional DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate and DXE-

TB-4P Tilt Base. The DXE-SSVC-2P V-Clamp used to mount the isolated shelf bracket to the 2"

O.D. mast pipe shown in the picture, is not included and must be purchased separately.

After mounting the VFCC, connect the 8-1/2" braid from the feedline bolt on the vertical to the

VFCC, making sure you are using the terminal closest to the

Red "D" in D

X Engineering on the

VFCC label. Twist the braid as shown. Connect the 7-1/2" braid from the other VFCC terminal to the closest radial wire bolt on the Radial Plate. Do not ground the VFCC case. Your coaxial cable will connect directly to the SO-239 on the VFCC. Do not use a bulkhead connector on the radial plate for the coaxial cable feedline.

The SO-239 and wire pigtail is not used when using the VFCC.

The orientation of the VFCC, Tilt Base and

Radial Plate must be as shown to ensure correct operation of the Tilt Base with the

VFCC.

The braid should not be able to touch the

VFCC case.

Figure C-1: VFCC Mounting Detail and Orientation (shown with optional equipment)

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Optional Accessory Items

DXE-RADP-3 - Radial Plate, Stainless Steel with 20 Sets of SS Radial Attachment Hardware

The DX Engineering Radial Plate is meant for those of you that have or are building a quarter wave vertical antenna and who want an easy, neat and effective way to connect those essential radial wires and the coax to your vertical antenna for the lowest takeoff angle and strongest signals. DX Engineering Radial Plate is laser cut from tough stainless steel so that it has smooth edges, won’t corrode and will always look good. You will be proud of how good your installation looks. This plate will work perfectly with most commercially available vertical antennas such as the Hustler BTV series (4-BTV thru the 6-BTV), the SteppIR (BiggIR or SmallIR) or one of your own construction.

DXE-TB-4P - Tilt Base Kit for Ground Mounted 1/4 Wave Vertical Antennas

The DX Engineering Tilt Base mounting plate enables operators to raise or lower an antenna in seconds while leaving the base securely attached to the mounting post. With the Tilt Base, one person can service an antenna—no more climbing ladders, or removing a bracket from the support post. Precision cut from 3/16 in. 304 Stainless

Steel, this mounting plate is virtually indestructible. Conveniently mounts to the same mast that you use for the antenna and Radial Plate. Easily make repairs, tune your vertical, or lay your antenna down before bad weather hits with a DX Engineering Tilt Base.

Note: If you are mounting your Tilt Base to a ground mounted pipe, an additional purchase of two saddle clamps is required to mount the Tilt Base to that pipe. The SSVC-2P stainless steel V-Clamp can be used with pipes from 1" to 2" OD or the

SAD-200A can be used with a 2 inch OD pipe.

DXE-VFCC-H05-A - 2/5 kW Vertical Feedline Current Choke for Coaxially Fed 50 Ω HF Vertical Antennas

The Advantages of Using a VFCC:

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Prevents unwanted RFI by eliminating feedline current and radiation

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All power goes to the antenna, improving efficiency

Reduces noise or unwanted signals picked-up by the feedline

Overcome a less than optimal ground system

Bracket isolates the VFCC case from ground for best decoupling

DXE-SSVC-2P - Stainless Steel V-Clamp for steel pipe, 2 inch V-bolt

This V-Clamp is made in one size that fits Steel tubing or pipe from 1" to 2'' OD as used in antenna construction. The supplied Vbolt is long enough to attach tubing to thick plates and is made with anti-corrosive properties. The special Stainless Steel saddle has serrated teeth will clamp to the pipe securely by biting into the surface. For this reason, it is not recommended for softer aluminum tubing or pipe. Ideal for fastening a radial plate and antenna mounting to a steel pipe.

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Used to clamp 1 to 2'' (OD) steel tubing or pipe

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Designed for attachments that don't require resistance to torque

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V-bolt and saddle made from high-strength 18-8* stainless steel

The use of an anti-seize compound is HIGHLY recommended to achieve proper torque and prevent galling.

UMI-81343, DXE-NSBT8 - Anti-Seize & Never-Seez

An Anti-seize compound MUST be used on any Stainless Steel nuts, bolts, clamps or other hardware to prevent galling and thread seizure. Any of these products can be used for this purpose.

*UMI-81343

*UMI-81464

Anti-Seize, 1 oz. Squeeze Tube

Anti-Seize, 8.5 oz. Aerosol Can

*DXE-NSBT8 Never-Seez, 8 oz. Brush Top

*DXE-NMBT8 Never-Seez, 8 oz. Brush Top, Marine Grade

* These products are limited to domestic UPS Ground shipping only

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DXE-P8A - Penetrox A Anti-Oxidant - 8 oz Squeeze Bottle

Use Penetrox A electrical joint compound to affect a substantial electrical connection between metal parts such as telescoping aluminum tubing or other antenna pieces. Ensures high conductivity at all voltage levels by displacing moisture and preventing corrosion or oxidation. For Aluminum to Aluminum, Aluminum to

Copper, or bare conductors. Not recommended for use with rubber or polyethylene insulated wire.

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8 oz. squeeze bottle

* This product is limited to domestic UPS Ground shipping only

DXE-RADW - 500K or 1000K Radial Wire Kits and Components

To achieve optimal performance with a ground-mounted vertical, install as many radials as possible. These bulk radial wire kits use insulated wire that is UV resistant, hard to see and lays down easily, unlike the wire that is commonly available at the big box stores. It will last much longer in contact with soil than bare wire.

The DXE-RADW- 500K or 1000K kit provide everything you will need to build the perfect radial system!

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500/1000 ft. spool of 14 AWG, stranded copper wire with vinyl insulation

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20/40 lugs

100/200 radial wire anchor pins- Eliminating the need to bury your radials!

Build up to 20/40 radials, 25 feet long

DXE-RADW-500K Bulk Radial Wire Kit, 500 ft Spool of Wire, 20 Lugs, 100 Staples

DXE-RADW-1000K Bulk Radial Wire Kit, 1000 ft Spool of Wire, 40 Lugs, 200 Staples

DXE-RADW-500KBD or 1000KBD - Bulk Radial Wire Kits and Components

To achieve optimal performance with a ground-mounted vertical, install as many radials as possible. These bulk radial wire kit use insulated wire that is UV resistant, hard to see and lays down easily, unlike the wire that is commonly available at the big box stores. It will last much longer in contact with soil than bare wire. The biodegradable anchors allow easy installation of radial wires, and will degrade and disappear in a year or so when they are no longer needed.

The DXE-RADW-500 or 1000KBD kits provide everything you will need to build the perfect radial system!

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500/1000 ft. spool of 14 AWG, stranded copper wire with vinyl insulation

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20/40 lugs

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100/200 biodegradable radial wire anchor pins- Eliminating the need to bury your radials!

Build up to 20/40 radials, 25 feet long

DXE-RADW-500KBD

DXE-RADW-1000KBD

Bulk Radial Wire Kit, 500 ft Spool of Wire, 20 Lugs, 100 Biodegradable Staples

Bulk Radial Wire Kit, 1000 ft Spool of Wire, 40 Lugs, 200 Biodegradable Staples

DXE-RADW-20RT/-32RT/-65RT Pre-Assembled, Radial Wire, w/ 1/4" ring Terminals, 20 Pack

The DXE-RADW Radial Wire Kits include the highest quality 14 gauge stranded copper wire with a relaxed black PVC insulation for easy installation of your radial system. They allow fast and easy installation of your radial ground system, and permit you to mix and match different length to fit the available space. The stranded wire and relaxed insulation mean that the wire will lay flat as you place it on the ground - easy to install! The twenty pre-cut radial wires include 1/4" ring terminals professionally crimped on one end for quick and easy attachment to the radial plate. These Radial Wire Kits are designed for users of vertical antenna systems which have the need for a high quality radial system for optimum antenna performance. The 1/4" ring terminals are machine crimped for maximum grip. Soldering is not required for strength, but is recommended if installed in corrosive environments such as salt spray.

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Packed 20 Radial Wires per package

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14 gage, stranded copper wire

Black relaxed PVC insulation

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1/4" Ring Terminal professionally crimped on each Radial Wire

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3 lengths to choose from: 20 Ft (-20RT), 32 Ft (-32RT), 65 Ft (-65RT)

DXE-RADW-20RT

DXE-RADW-32RT

DXE-RADW-65RT

Package of 20 each 20 Ft Radials with 1/4" Ring Terminals

Package of 20 each 32 Ft Radials with 1/4" Ring Terminals

Package of 20 each 65 Ft Radials with 1/4" Ring Terminals

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DXE-STPL - Radial Wire Anchor Pins, 100/pack - No need to bury your radials!

DX Engineering Radial Wire Anchor Pins are perfect for fastening radials below the grass line to eliminate the risk of damaging your radials during lawn maintenance.

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100 count - 6'' Pins

11-Gauge

DXE-STPL-100P Radial Wire Anchor Pins, 100/pack

DXE-STPL-300P Radial Wire Anchor Pins, 300/pack

DXE-STPL-100BD - Radial Wire Staple, Biodegradable, 3", 100 pack

DX Engineering DXE-STPL-100BD is a 100-pack of 3” biodegradable anchors that are produced from recycled PLA

(Polylactide Resin). Depending on the weather conditions, they will degrade in about a year. They are easily installed and will hold radial wires in place until lawn roots overtake them - and then disappear. Ecologically friendly!

SUM-900031 - Automatic Wire Stripper/Crimper/Cutter, 24-10 Ga.

Our DX Engineering wire stripper uses a spring-loaded design to make quick work of wires ranging from 24 to 10 gauge. Just insert the wire, squeeze the handle, and listen for the click. That’s the sound of another perfect wire stripping job performed in about 2 seconds- a fraction of the time it takes your pocket knife to do the same job. An adjustable wire length guide helps you make uniform strips, and a built-in wire cutter and crimper helps you complete your wiring job.

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Spring-loaded design

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Strips wires ranging from 24 to 10 gauge built-in wire cutter and crimper

DXE-112-KIT - SO-239, Chassis Mount Socket, Silver Plating, Teflon Insulation

Chassis mount SO-239 with Silver plating and Teflon insulation for high power situations.

Packaged with the correct stainless bolts, flat washers, star washers and Nyloc locking nuts.

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Silver plated

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Teflon insulated

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Stainless steel hardware

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Nyloc nuts

DXE-8X19-RT - 19 inch "Pigtail" Terminals to PL-259

This cable makes connecting your vertical antenna to 50 Ohm coax easy! Utilize this pigtail with a DXE-363-SST bulkhead connector to mate the pigtail to your feedline. Done! The pigtail and bulkhead connector are ideal for use with the DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate. This pigtail is not required if you order the optional DXE-VFCC-H05-A Vertical

Feedline Current Choke for connection to the base of the vertical antenna.

DXE-363-SST - Bulkhead Fitting, SO-239 Socket, Silver Plating, Teflon® Insulation

This high quality bulkhead connector uses silver plated outer and inner conductors and a Teflon® insulator. The connector has very low loss and high electrical break down. It comes with two nuts to secure the connector to our

Radial Plate or other flat surface.

Perfect for use with the DX Engineering DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate it ensures the radial system, the antenna ground and the feedline shield are common. It can also be used in other coaxial applications where the male ends (PL-259) of 2 coax cables need to be connected, such as when joining two pieces of coax together.

Silver plated

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Teflon® insulated

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Very low loss

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High electrical break down

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2 in. long

This connector is not required if you order the optional DXE-VFCC-H05-A Vertical Feedline Current Choke for connection to the base of a vertical antenna.

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DXE-3M2155 - 3M Temflex™ 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape.

Conformable self-fusing rubber electrical insulating tape. It is designed for low voltage electrical insulating and moisture sealing applications. For outdoor use, it should be protected from UV deterioration with an overwrap of

TRM-06133

TRM-06133 - Scotch® Super 33+.

Highly conformable super stretchy tape for all weather applications. This tape provides flexibility and easy handling for all around performance. It also combines PVC backing with excellent electrical insulating properties to provide primary electrical insulation for splices up to 600V and protective jacketing. Both tape products are available from

DX Engineering.

DXE-GUY-Kits - Guying Kit for Vertical Antennas

Some vertical manufacturers indicate their antennas do not need guying. During times of high winds or ice loading, some of these verticals may sustain damage or fail altogether. With the small amount of effort needed to install a four point guying system, the risk hardly seems worth taking. A four-point guying scheme provides the best mechanical advantage to reduce wind stress, regardless of direction. A four point guying system is recommended for use with a DX Engineering Tilt Base, because just one of the guy ropes has to be loosened when you tilt the vertical down. The remaining guys help stabilize the vertical in three directions when being raised. These Vertical Guying kits have been designed to be used with ground mounted vertical antenna systems. The guying kits are ideal for fixed or portable installations.

DXE-GUY100-KIT

DXE-GUY200-KIT

DXE-GUY400-KIT

DXE-GUY1000-KIT

4 - Heavy Duty screw-in earth anchors with eyelets

1 - 100 ft Roll - UV resistant, 3/32 Double-Braided Dacron Polyester Rope SYN-DBR-94-100

4 - Heavy Duty screw-in earth anchors with eyelets

2 - 100 ft Rolls - UV resistant, 3/32 Double-Braided Dacron Polyester Rope SYN-DBR-94-100

4 - Heavy Duty screw-in earth anchors with eyelets

4 - 100 ft Rolls - UV resistant, 3/32 Double-Braided Dacron Polyester Rope SYN-DBR-94-100

4 - Heavy Duty screw-in earth anchors with eyelets

1 - 1000 ft Roll - UV resistant, 3/32 Double-Braided Dacron Polyester Rope SYN-DBR-94-1000

DXE-22166 - Slim Grip Deburring Tool

This Slim-Grip deburring tool allows quick and easy removal of burrs left after cutting or slitting aluminum tubing. Useful for most other deburring applications involving aluminum or steel.

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Slim-Grip design allows deburring in hard-to-reach locations.

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Consists of one replaceable blade, handle and pocket clip.

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Blades can be easily inserted and removed.

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DXE-22110 Replacement Blades for aluminum and steel available in packs of 10

DXE-22600 - Deburring Tool with Extending Handle and 2 Blades

Handy for cleaning burrs after cutting or drilling aluminum or steel. This rugged hand tool features an adjustable length blade holder to allow access to burrs deep inside tubing or other hard to reach places. Extremely versatile and handy.

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Includes one blade for aluminum and steel and one blade for cast iron and brass.

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Holder telescopes from 1⁄2" to 5" for long reach inside objects.

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Handle has storage compartment for spare blades.

Blade can be inserted at 90° for deburring cross holes.

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Technical Support

If you have questions about this product, or if you experience difficulties during the installation, contact DX Engineering at (330) 572-3200. You can also e-mail us at:

[email protected]

For best service, please take a few minutes to review this manual before you call.

Manual Updates

Every effort is made to supply the latest manual revision with each product. Occasionally a manual will be updated between the time your DX Engineering product is shipped and when you receive it.

Please check the DX Engineering web site (www.dxengineering.com) for the latest revision manual.

Warranty

All products manufactured by DX Engineering are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one

(1) year from date of shipment. DX Engineering’s sole obligation under these warranties shall be to issue credit, repair or replace any item or part thereof which is proved to be other than as warranted; no allowance shall be made for any labor charges of Buyer for replacement of parts, adjustment or repairs, or any other work, unless such charges are authorized in advance by DX Engineering. If

DX Engineering’s products are claimed to be defective in material or workmanship, DX Engineering shall, upon prompt notice thereof, issue shipping instructions for return to DX Engineering (transportation-charges prepaid by Buyer). Every such claim for breach of these warranties shall be deemed to be waived by Buyer unless made in writing. The above warranties shall not extend to any products or parts thereof which have been subjected to any misuse or neglect, damaged by accident, rendered defective by reason of improper installation, damaged from severe weather including floods, or abnormal environmental conditions such as prolonged exposure to corrosives or power surges, or by the performance of repairs or alterations outside of our plant, and shall not apply to any goods or parts thereof furnished by Buyer or acquired from others at Buyer’s specifications. In addition, DX Engineering’s warranties do not extend to other equipment and parts manufactured by others except to the extent of the original manufacturer’s warranty to

DX Engineering. The obligations under the foregoing warranties are limited to the precise terms thereof. These warranties provide exclusive remedies, expressly in lieu of all other remedies including claims for special or consequential damages. SELLER

NEITHER MAKES NOR ASSUMES ANY OTHER WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, STATUTORY, OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, AND NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO

ASSUME FOR DX ENGINEERING ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY NOT STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

FOREGOING.

©DX Engineering 2012

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Mechanical™, and Gorilla Grip® Stainless Steel Boom Clamps, are trademarks of PDS Electronics, Inc. No license to use or reproduce any of these trademarks or other trademarks is given or implied. All other brands and product names are the trademarks of their respective owners.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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