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      75/80 Meter 
         Full Size 
   Quarter-Wave 
Vertical Antenna

 

 

                      DXE-7580FS-VA-2 

                                                        US Patent No. 8,130,168 

                                                                    
                                                                DXE-7580FS-VA-2-INS   Revision 6a 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

© DX Engineering 2017 
1200 Southeast Ave. - Tallmadge, OH 44278  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-7580FS-VA-2

Page 1: ...DXE 7580FS VA 2 US Patent No 8 130 168 DXE 7580FS VA 2 INS Revision 6a DX Engineering 2017 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge OH 44278 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax...

Page 2: ...and using the Optional DXE VRW 1 Manual Winch 16 General Information about Aluminum Tubing 19 Assembling the Vertical Sections 20 Mating the Vertical Elements to the Pivot Base Assembly 26 Feedline Co...

Page 3: ...a system is a rugged heavy duty stainless steel pivot fixture for ease of assembly and adjustments Engineered with 6063 corrosion resistant aluminum tubing stainless steel mounting brackets and stainl...

Page 4: ...es 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...

Page 5: ...rection you want the antenna to pivot and make sure there is adequate clearance at least 80 feet Mounting Pipe Use a customer supplied 2 1 2 schedule 80 galvanized steel thick walled mounting pipe at...

Page 6: ...ng pipe as you fill the hole to be sure the mounting pipe is vertically straight Your location landscape and ground conditions may require different mounting solutions in order to have the steel mount...

Page 7: ...other antenna pieces It ensures high conductivity at all voltage levels by displacing moisture and preventing corrosion or oxidation Jet Lube SS 30 should also be used on all element clamps and stain...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...8 Overall Heavy Duty Pivot Base US Patent No 8 130 168 Assembly Reference Drawing The exploded view drawing is for reference and shows the overall Pivot Base Assembly...

Page 10: ...late backing plate four carriage bolts four 3 8 flat washers four 3 8 split lock washers and four 3 8 hex nuts Assemble the bottom hinge to the bottom of the heavy duty Extren insulated channel as sho...

Page 11: ...ssemble the base side hinge plate to the bottom hinge plate as shown below 5 Locate two V Saddle blocks two stainless steel V Bolts four stainless steel 3 8 flat washers four stainless steel 3 8 split...

Page 12: ...hex nuts Assemble the Pivot Base Plate Brackets to the Pivot Base Winch Mount as shown below 7 Locate four 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 long stainless steel hex bolts eight stainless steel 3 8 flat washers four sta...

Page 13: ...stainless steel 3 8 split lock washers and four stainless steel 3 8 16 hex head nuts The two Thick Backing Plates 3 8 are located next to the U Bolt Saddles on the inside of the insulated channel The...

Page 14: ...clearance from the top of your mounting pipe to the bottom side of the winch mounting plate Position the base fixture in the position you pre selected for the pivoting direction Tighten the V Bolt cla...

Page 15: ...o the antenna base section through the upper and lower U Bolts Position the single feedpoint hole at the bottom facing outward as shown in the picture to the right The bottom of the 3 OD element tube...

Page 16: ...nuts Loosely assemble one or two threads beyond the end of the hex nuts the two U Bolts and associated hardware to the antenna hook mounting plate as shown below The U Bolts will be tightened in the n...

Page 17: ...stalled Mounting and using the Optional DXE VRW 1 Manual Winch 1 Follow the instructions included with the optional DXE VRW 1 Manual Winch Add On Kit to prepare the Manual Winch for installation on th...

Page 18: ...holes Once in place push the winch inward toward the antenna elements allowing the three bolts to go into the three slots Tighten the hardware to hold the winch in place Connect the Hook from the manu...

Page 19: ...on the manual winch to lower or raise the antenna After raising the antenna completely make sure you replace the four bolts that were removed in step 3 The manual winch should be removed and stored w...

Page 20: ...is known as deburring Deburring is a finishing method used in manufacturing DX Engineering aluminum tubing is machine cut on both ends and machine slit on one end and you should further assure that th...

Page 21: ...y Parts List QTY Description QTY Description 1 3 00 OD x 72 long 120 wall 5 drilled holes 2 DXE ECL 0500 Stainless Steel Element Clamp 1 2 75 OD x 48 long 120 wall 8 drilled holes 1 DXE ECL 0625 Stain...

Page 22: ...21 Note The 3 OD x 72 long 0 120 wall thickness base antenna section has already been installed on the Pivot Base Assembly...

Page 23: ...igure A 1 below is an overall layout of all the vertical elements with hardware shown for reference The 3 OD element which is already mounted on the base pivot assembly is shown for reference 24 Figur...

Page 24: ...erently When tightening the bolt and Nyloc nut tighten them enough to hold but not tight enough to deform the aluminum elements Figure A 2 The following drilled sections are drilled to match the next...

Page 25: ...24 Using a tape measure and felt tip pen all of the slit tubing elements need to be marked as follows for a 3 overlap as shown in Figure A 4 Figure A 4...

Page 26: ...At three locations there are three element clamps installed Two same sized clamps are on the element with the slit the third clamp is located right next to the larger element See Figure A 6 Figure A...

Page 27: ...the Pivot Base Winch Mount Plate You can now use the winch to pivot the antenna downward Four Bolts to be removed to allow for pivoting 2 Locate the 3 1 4 long 1 4 bolts four stainless steel flat wash...

Page 28: ...na as with all antennas will build up a static charge When working on the antenna especially in the raised position you may want to ground the antenna to bleed off any static before touching the anten...

Page 29: ...below The set of four earth anchors DXE EA15 4P may be augured into the ground approximately 35 to 50 feet from the antenna base to fasten the guy ropes When you install the earth anchors make sure on...

Page 30: ...element section lengths are correct Make sure you have at least 16 radials 32 are better 65 feet long symmetrically placed around the vertical Our test vertical employed 32 radials 65 feet long The d...

Page 31: ...1 Antenna Side Bottom Hinge 2 Bottom Hinge Bushing 1 Heavy Duty Antenna Insulator Channel 2 Saddle Backing Plate 1 4 thick 1 Antenna Pivot Hook Mount 1 Pivot Base Winch Mount 2 Pivot Base Plate Brack...

Page 32: ...1 125 OD x 36 long 058 wall slits on one end 1 1 OD x 36 long 058 wall slits on one end 1 0 875 OD x 36 long 058 wall slits on one end 1 0 75 OD x 36 long 058 wall slits on one end 1 0 625 OD x 36 lon...

Page 33: ...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 re...

Page 34: ...loose like those with concentric nuts and washers Once mounted to any panel or bulkhead the flanged bulkhead connector will provide the best possible connection and stay that way Additionally when us...

Page 35: ...ial 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 perfect for faste...

Page 36: ...ment 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 mad...

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