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DXE-NCC-1 - Receive Antenna Variable Phasing Controller   

Unlike conventional IF noise blankers, the NCC-1 is designed to reduce noise or interference before it 
gets to the receiver. The NCC-1 can be effective on all types of noise, including interference (QRM) 
from unwanted signals. The NCC-1 allows the user to continuously adjust both phase and amplitude 
when combining two antenna inputs. The signal output to the receiver is the addition or subtraction of 
signals from two separate antennas. Unwanted noise can be removed or unwanted signals can be 
cancelled. Desired signals can be peaked or enhanced.  The NCC-1 generally works best when both 
antennas have similar patterns, polarization, and Signal-to-Noise ratios. For the most effective nulling of 
noise, both antennas must hear the same unwanted noise and should have similar polarization. The 
wanted and unwanted (QRM and QRN) signals must be arriving from different directions. 
 Low noise active receive antennas such as th

DXE-ARAV3-1P

 are extremely effective when used with the 

DXE-NCC-1

.  For an 

economical package of the DXE-NCC-1 and two 

DXE-ARAV3-1P

 antennas, see package numbe

DXE-AAPS3-1P

. 

 

 

 
 
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. 

 

This unit is RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. The components, 
including the solder used are all lead free. If you decide to do any modifications or internal 
repairs, you should use only lead free solder and lead free soldering tools. Lead free solder 
melts approximately 100 degrees higher than the old leaded solder, so you may need to 
upgrade your current soldering system.

 

 

 
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 
DX Engineering®, DXE®, DX Engineering, Inc.®, Hot Rodz™, Maxi-Core™, THUNDERBOLT™, Antenna Designer™, Yagi 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 revision without notice. 

Summary of Contents for ARAV3-1P

Page 1: ...r Vertical Array Package ARAV3 8P Eight Vertical Array Package Export Models ARAV3 1PE ARAV3 2PE ARAV3 4PE ARAV3 8PE Used under US Patent No 7 423 588 DXE ARAV3 INS Revision 4a DX Engineering 2012 P O...

Page 2: ...ription 6 Basic Tools Required 7 Installation 7 Location 7 Assembly 7 Ground Mounting Rod 9 Three Piece 102 Receiving Element WP 102E 11 Providing a Good RF Ground 12 Connections 12 Coaxial Cable Feed...

Page 3: ...e using two ARAV3 antennas in conjunction with the DXE NCC 1 Receive Antenna Variable Phasing Controller could allow the user to phase out the noise being received Large transmit antennas are a very g...

Page 4: ...nsmit antennas is at least 1 10 wavelength or more Ideally your receive antenna should be a minimum of 1 2 wavelength away from any transmit antenna on the lowest frequency to avoid mutual coupling an...

Page 5: ...systems w Internal Antenna Disconnect Relays 4 Element connection wires 4 Sets of Stainless steel clamps and hardware DXE ARAV3 8P The eight active antennas system package DXE ARAV3 8P is intended fo...

Page 6: ...ting plate and stainless steel U Bolt Saddle clamps for mounting to your 4 foot ground rod May be connected to a transceiver which lacks a receive antenna input using the optional DXE RTR 1A Receive A...

Page 7: ...tructures becomes more pronounced At higher frequencies where the active element length becomes a partial wavelength coupling increases further Placing a DXE ARAV3 on the same mast or tower as a Yagi...

Page 8: ...n Figure 3 Figure 3 Upper Clamp Lower Clamp NOTE The following describes the use of the DXE SSVC 1P and DXE SSVC 1PG V Clamps that are included with the ARAV3 These are used for mounting the ARAV3 on...

Page 9: ...Drive your four foot copper clad steel ground rod into the ground far enough to provide a sturdy mount for the antenna system Ensure the ARAV3 unit will be above any potential standing water Depending...

Page 10: ...10 Install the ground wire hardware and ground wire on the stainless steel V Clamp with the tab The other end of this wire goes to the AVA 2 ANT connection as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6...

Page 11: ...ions together The other connector has smaller holes for joining the middle to the upper section Lower Coupler Upper Coupler Stripe Lower Section Middle Section Upper Section Figure 7 Three Section Sta...

Page 12: ...re not recommended for transmit antennas Screen radius must at least equal the element height and be placed around the antenna as symmetrically as possible but should not exceed a radius of 20 feet Th...

Page 13: ...ding on the number of control lines needed usually 3 or 4 you can double up the twisted pairs of CAT5e cable or use control wire that is at least 22 AWG allowing runs up to 1500 feet If you use a cabl...

Page 14: ...r nicks displaces water and can be direct buried The feedline is used to provide power for the ARAV3 s matching unit We recommend the use of DXE SNS6 25 Snap N Seal type F connectors to ensure high qu...

Page 15: ...ove the peak frequency does not change significantly Below the peak frequency sensitivity reduction is reasonably fast Installing a jumper in any C1 position when jumpers are being used in L1 will mov...

Page 16: ...3 units are used in a four square array optimized for 160 meters and 80 meters with 98 feet side lengths the only jumper typically used is L1MF Configure all four ARAV3 s units in the array with the s...

Page 17: ...1P Active Receive Vertical antenna capabilities Normally the Active Receive Vertical antenna will properly reject high angle sky wave signals which is the goal for a low band DXing receive antenna Low...

Page 18: ...antenna feedline that is running on or above ground or similar noise as your transmit antenna for some installations the DXE RFCC 1 Receive Feedline Current Choke may help The use of the DXE RFCC 1 Re...

Page 19: ...19 Shortwave Receiver ARAV3 1P system located greater than 1 2 wavelength from any transmitting antenna connected to a transceiver with a receive input...

Page 20: ...preferably more than 1 2 wavelength away The NCC 1 switches the power off during transmit This configuration allows the operator to selectively null out interference and thereby enhance the desired re...

Page 21: ...21 Typical DXE RFS SYS 4P Receive Four Square System Configuration Shown with optional items Power connections not shown for clarity Refer to the DXE RFS SYS 4P manual for details...

Page 22: ...22 Typical DXE RCA8 SYS 4P Receive Eight Circle System Configuration Shown with optional items Power connections not shown for clarity Refer to the DXE RCA8 SYS 4P manual for details...

Page 23: ...ity 360 brass cadmium plated with yellow chromate coating for maximum corrosion resistance UV resistant plastic and O rings provide a reliable environmentally sealed connector An installation tool suc...

Page 24: ...dit 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...

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