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  DX Engineering 
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         60 Meter  
  Vertical Antenna 

 
           DXE-60VA-1P

 

 
                DXE-60VA-1P-INS Revision 13d 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
© 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: [email protected] 

Summary of Contents for DXE-60VA-1P

Page 1: ...Vertical Antenna DXE 60VA 1P DXE 60VA 1P INS Revision 13d 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 ma...

Page 2: ...nting 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 Element Sections 12 Mating th...

Page 3: ...thickness 4 feet long The standard 1 1 2 galvanized water pipe with its 1 9 OD is just fine for this application and can usually be found at your local home building supply store Quik Set Concrete Mo...

Page 4: ...4 1 500 x 0 058 x 72 Tube Slit both ends 1 1 4 Fender Washer 1 OD 4 Element Clamps 8 1 4 20 Flanged Nut 2 Black Vinyl Cap 1 1 4 20 Nyloc nut 4 3 8 U Bolt x 2 ID x 3 25 leg 2 Feedpoint Connection 2 Sa...

Page 5: ...r from power lines structures and other antennas by a minimum of 53 feet 43 plus 10 for the 10 foot safety rule Consider overhead power lines utility cables and wires The further away the vertical is...

Page 6: ...th black relaxed PVC insulation wire 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...

Page 7: ...the optional DXE RADP 3 Radial Plate The standard 1 1 2 galvanized water pipe with its 1 9 OD is just fine for this application and can usually be found at your local home building supply store Radia...

Page 8: ...ure 2 Radial Wire Hardware Installation Tilt Base to Mounting Pipe Install the Tilt Base to the 2 OD maximum mounting pipe using two DXE SSVC 2P V Clamps allowing approximately 7 clearance between the...

Page 9: ...From the inside of the channel insert a 2 bolt with a flat washer through each of the middle four holes through the backing plate Put on the aluminum spacer a split washer and a hex nut Tighten firml...

Page 10: ...and four nuts as shown in Figure 6 The base section element tube should extend approximately 1 1 4 beyond the bottom of the U bolt clamp When tightening observe the split washers When they fully seat...

Page 11: ...10 Base Section to Tilt Base Place the Lower Base Section into the holes of the Tilt Base and loosely install the Tilt Base mounting hardware shown in Figure 7 Figure 7...

Page 12: ...he antenna It is important to note that the lower outside bolt becomes the pivot point while raising or lowering the antenna This pivot bolt MUST be retained in the pivot point It seems natural to pus...

Page 13: ...d 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 Cl...

Page 14: ...element clamp should be positioned between the slits in the elements and 1 8 from the edge of each element as shown in Figure 9 Figure 9 Using Figure 10 and Figure 11 for dimensions assemble the 1 1 2...

Page 15: ...14 Figure 10...

Page 16: ...15 Figure 11 60VA 1P Section Dimensions...

Page 17: ...lack vinyl cap in place at the top of the smallest element section Raising the Vertical DANGER Make sure you have not inadvertently located the antenna underneath power lines Residential power lines a...

Page 18: ...ient way to make a reliable feedline connection using customer supplied coaxial cable is using the optional DXE RADP 3 Radial Plate with the optional DXE 112 KIT SO 239 Chassis Mount Connector as show...

Page 19: ...added benefit the DXE VMN 1 it will act as a static bleed for your vertical antenna in areas where precipitation static or snow static is present 1 Use a small Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the...

Page 20: ...own and proceed as follows Adjust the tap clip by moving the tap clip to a different coil turn on the DXE VMN 1 Coil for minimum SWR on 60 meters Disregard any frequency shift of the points of lowest...

Page 21: ...tably different from a full length quarter wave vertical on that band If you have not already added it the DXE VMN 1 Vertical Antenna Matching Network will allow precise adjustment of VSWR after setti...

Page 22: ...al antenna installations with excellent radial systems achieving the best SWR on a resonant monoband vertical may be difficult without some means of adjusting feedpoint impedance The DXE VMN 1 allows...

Page 23: ...maximum grip Soldering is not required for strength but is recommended if installed in corrosive environments such as salt spray Packed 20 Radial Wires per package 14 gage stranded copper wire Black...

Page 24: ...ts 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 warran...

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