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Ground Mounting Rod
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
DXE-ARAV3
matching unit will be above any potential
standing water.
Depending on soil conductivity, increasing ground rod depth
beyond a few feet for an active receive antenna rarely improves
RF grounding because skin effect in the soil prevents current
from flowing deep in the soil. Avoid ground rods less than 5/8"
in diameter.
Position the
DXE-ARAV3
unit on the ground rod. Adjust the
height so the ground rod top is not higher than the
DXE-
ARAV3
black insulated panel. This prevents unwanted
interference with the active element. Tighten the two V-
Clamps to hold the
DXE-ARAV3
in place.
Attach the V-Clamp with the tab to the ground rod just below
the bottom of the
DXE-ARAV3
as shown in
Figure 5
. The V-
Clamp can work with ground rods from 1/2" to 3/4" in
diameter.
Figure 5
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
Firmly install the 102 inch receiving element whip (one piece or three piece) in the top of the Brass
Element Block.
After final testing and setting of jumpers (if needed, see pages 13 and 14 for jumper information) to
