DX Engineering DXE-160VA-1, Instructions Manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on obtaining your DX Engineering DXE-160VA-1 Monoband Vertical Antenna!
Now you can have a high-performance vertical antenna specifically for the 160 meter band.
Achieve the strongest possible presence at your power level and be competitive.
The 160 meter band vertical antenna is tunable with an impressive 40 kHz bandwidth. This means
that operation on the CW DX frequencies and DX Phone frequencies is within range of most radio
internal tuners - no antenna changes are necessary.
A custom designed capacity hat system allows this vertical monoband antenna to get on 160 meters
with unparalleled success in in antenna that is only 55 feet tall.
The DX Engineering DXE-160VA-1 is a slow taper 55-foot high Monoband Vertical Antenna
system. The vertical antenna is specifically designed to operate on 160 meters. Included with this
antenna system is a patented rugged stainless steel pivot fixture (
US Patent No. 8,130,168 ) for ease
of assembly and adjustments. Engineered with 6061-T8 and 6063-T832 corrosion-resistant
aluminum tubing, stainless steel mounting brackets and stainless steel hardware, this antenna is very
durable and attractive.
Why Does This Antenna Perform So Well for Its Height?
The top-hat is large enough that the current along the radiator is almost constant. Typical
shortened verticals for this band, with smaller top-hats have currents that vary along the length
and end up producing much less signal strength. This also works in the receive mode to let you
hear weaker signals although at this frequency range Dedicated Receiving Antennas [see
http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-arav3-1p ] are almost a must.
Features
High Efficiency Design
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5 kW SSB and CW rated - unparalleled reliability
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Custom designed capacity hat engineered for top performance
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DX Engineering Adjustable Matching Network configures the lowest SWR
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160 meter broad 2:1 SWR bandwidth - 40 kHz
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Lowest possible take-off angle reduces domestic QRM signals
High Strength Pivoting Fixture - US Patent No. 8,130,168
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Ultra-rugged construction starts with 3 inch OD Aircraft Grade heavy wall tubing
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Withstands steady-state winds in excess of 50 mph
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Massive Extren
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insulator channel
The optional
DXE-VRW-1 Manual Winch for easy one-person raising and lowering of the antenna
is available from DX Engineering. You can move the DXE-VRW-1 winch between similar
antennas in a multi-antenna installation.
This antenna system requires the installation of a heavy duty mounting pipe set in concrete.
Specifically, 3" OD (max) high strength galvanized steel tubing with 0.250” minimum wall
thickness and 7’ minimum length, which is available from DX Engineering; part number
DXE-
VGMT-3CG . A customer supplied 2-1/2" Schedule 80 pipe that has an outside diameter of 2.875"