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40 Meter
Vertical Antenna

with Top Hat

DXE-40VE-2

DXE-40VE-2-INS-Revision 0

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Page 1: ...with Top Hat DXE 40VE 2 DXE 40VE 2 INS Revision 0 DX Engineering 2013 P O Box 1491 Akron OH 44309 1491 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax 330 572 3279 E mail DXEngi...

Page 2: ...Mounting Pipe 7 Attaching Ground Radial Wires to the Radial Plate 7 Tilt Base to Mounting Pipe 8 Vertical Base Section 8 Base Section to Tilt Base 10 Assembling the Vertical Sections 11 Mating the Ver...

Page 3: ...stainless steel hardware US Patent No 7 432 875 All stainless steel Feedpoint Hardware Cast Aluminum DX Engineering Saddle Clamps with Stainless Steel U Bolts and two DXE SSVC 2P Stainless Steel Mount...

Page 4: ...375 x 0 058 x 36 Tube Split one end 1 1 4 20 Hex Nut 4 1 250 x 0 058 x 36 Tube Split one end 1 1 4 Fender Washer 1 OD 4 1 125 x 0 058 x 36 Tube Split one end 1 1 4 20 Flanged Nut 2 DXE ECL 12SS Eleme...

Page 5: ...ctions to you radio or antenna system Offering high quality Amphenol and non Amphenol brand SO 239 chassis mount connectors for you to choose from with silver plated conductors and PTFE dielectric or...

Page 6: ...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 people or animals Grass will quickly overgrow the radials an...

Page 7: ...ts list Note DXE P8A Penetrox A Anti Oxidant should be used between all antenna element sections Penetrox A is an electrical joint compound to affect a substantial electrical connection between metal...

Page 8: ...1 4 stainless steel hardware Bolt Star Washer Flat Washer Split Washer Nut that come with the optional Radial Plate connect the optional ground radial wires to the DXE RADP 3 Radial Plate as shown in...

Page 9: ...ocal home building supply store Make sure the Tilt Base and optional DXE RADP 3 Radial Plate are oriented correctly for the direction you wish to tilt the antenna See Figure 8 which shows the tilt act...

Page 10: ...nough to crush the insulated channel Figure 4 Install the lower section to the insulated channel using the two 2 x 3 8 U Bolts two saddle clamps four 3 8 flat washers four 3 8 split washers and four 3...

Page 11: ...se Figure 6 Using a wrench or nut driver securely tighten the two Nyloc nuts at the bottom of the Tilt Base Then loosen them one quarter to one half turn each This will allow proper movement of the Ti...

Page 12: ...bind up and bend the lower bolts The Tilt Base is not made to support the whole antenna by itself when tilted When the antenna is tilted over ensure you have some sort of table stand or saw horse to s...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...igure 8 The use of DXE P8A Penetrox A is highly recommended where the aluminum elements overlap each other Penetrox A is an electrical joint compound which effects a substantial electrical connection...

Page 15: ...ge Make sure the body of the element clamp is positioned between the slits and tighten securely Repeat the procedure with the marked end of the elements and the other element tubes using one of the el...

Page 16: ...the 2 OD base section element which was previously mounted to the insulated channel to the mark you made on the 2 base section The 2 1 8 section overlaps the base section by 18 This will put the bott...

Page 17: ...1 4 Hex Head Bolt full thread 3 1 4 20 x 1 Hex Head Bolt full thread 3 1 4 20 Square Nut 3 1 4 20 Hex Nut 6 1 4 Split Lock Washer 6 1 4 Flat Washer 6 1 4 External Tooth Washer 3 10 Aluminum Spacer 3...

Page 18: ...top Figure 12 These bolts will be adjusted when mating the Top Hat Assembly to the top element of the antenna Attach the three Top Hat Brackets to the Hub using the three 1 4 Hex Nuts three 1 4 Split...

Page 19: ...cer on each of the Top Hat Brackets You will also be installing one wire with ring terminal Use the hardware as shown in Figure 15 Note the positioning of the End Insulator all three are installed so...

Page 20: ...17 The final assembly for details Use the hardware described in Figure 16 to attach the wires to their respective insulators Note how the wires are run through the end of the insulators last opening T...

Page 21: ...lace and their hardware is tightened If you relaxed the three brackets when you were routing and connecting the three wires flatten out the top hat brackets so they are parallel to each other and the...

Page 22: ...ened tighten the hex nuts A B C in Figure 18 which act as stop nuts Figure 18 Raising the Vertical DANGER Make sure you have not inadvertently located the antenna underneath power lines Residential po...

Page 23: ...e tilt base to hold the antenna Note As you raise the antenna to the vertical position it s important to maintain the parallel alignment between the antenna mounting channel and the Tilt Base backing...

Page 24: ...239 14 gage insulated wire is adequate to a ring terminal which is connected to the antenna feedpoint hardware Make the wire long enough so it will not bind when raising or lowering the antenna When c...

Page 25: ...uld be 299 24 Feet 11 inches prior to tuning This allows you to make adjustments in the overall length to tune the antenna to the center frequency you desire using the following information It s best...

Page 26: ...ical Antenna Matching Network The DXE VMN 1 Vertical Antenna Matching Network is custom designed for use with base fed quarter wave resonant vertical antenna systems In some vertical antenna installat...

Page 27: ...the earth anchors that are screwed into the ground at about the same angle as the ropes will be When using the Tilt Base position the guy wires as shown below This will make it easy to raise or lower...

Page 28: ...13U DXE 213U DXE 213 Bulk Cable No Connectors Sold by the foot DXE 213U MIL Spec Cable DXE 213U 500 DXE 213 Bulk Cable No Connectors 500 foot length DXE 213UDU003 DXE 213 Cable PL 259 each end Tested...

Page 29: ...use with base fed quarter wave resonant vertical antenna systems In some vertical antenna installations with excellent radial systems achieving the best SWR on a resonant vertical for 80 meters may b...

Page 30: ...1000KBD Bulk Radial Wire Kit 1000 ft Spool of Wire 40 Lugs 200 Biodegradable Staples DXE STPL Radial Wire Anchor Pins 100 pack No need to bury your radials DX Engineering Radial Wire Anchor Pins are p...

Page 31: ...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 per...

Page 32: ...ive 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...

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