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DXE-RFCC-1 - Receive Feedline Current Choke, 50 Ω to 75 Ω 300 kHz to 30 MHz  

If you wish to reduce feedline radiation and improve reception, a Feedline Current Choke is recommended if your SWR is already 
low. Adding a DX Engineering Feedline Current Choke at the point where the feedline exits the 
area of the antenna will substantially reduce unwanted feedline radiation or reception without the 
need for improved station grounding.  

The advantages of using an FCC

:  

 

Prevents unwanted RFI by eliminating feedline current and radiation  

 

All power goes to the antenna, improving efficiency  

 

Reduces noise or unwanted signals picked-up by the feedline  

 

Overcome a less than optimal ground system 

The DX Engineering RFCC-1 receive feedline common-mode choke is the most effective solution to common-mode noise or 
unwanted signal ingress available to date. The DX Engineering RFCC provides thousands of ohms isolation between the input and 
output coaxial shield connections while passing desired signals, including dc or low frequency ac control signals. The RFCC has 
extremely high isolation impedance which effectively blocks common-mode noise or unwanted signals, even in the presence of very 
poor grounding. Low noise receive antennas are traditionally located away from electrical wiring and other noise sources. 
Unfortunately, noise and other unwanted signals have a direct path to your low-noise antenna through the feedline shield connections 
between the station equipment and antenna. Unwanted signals can also energize the outside of the feedline shield, and this undesired 
signal energy can be conducted directly to the receiving antenna. This can reduce antenna directivity. Unless you have a perfect zero-
resistance RF ground at the antenna, some of the common-mode noise or unwanted signals from the feedline shield will make it into 
the antenna. The RFCC is effective from 300 kHz to 30 MHz. It comes with standard CATV type “F” female connectors, although it 
can be used in any 50 to 75 Ω receiving system. The RFCC is a passive device, therefore requires no power to operate. 

 
 
 

Technical Support 

 

If you have questions about this product, or if you experience difficulties during the installation, 
contact DX Engineering at (330) 572-3200. You can also e-mail us at: 

 

[email protected] 

 

For best service, please take a few minutes to review this manual before you call. 

 

Warranty 

All products 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 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 made for any labor charges of Buyer for 
replacement of parts, adjustment or repairs, or any other work, unless such charges are authorized in advance by DX Engineering. If 
DX  Engineering’s  products  are  claimed  to  be  defective  in  material  or  workmanship,  DX  Engineering  shall,  upon  prompt  notice 
thereof,  issue  shipping  instructions  for  return  to  DX  Engineering  (transportation-charges  prepaid  by  Buyer).  Every  such  claim  for 
breach of these warranties shall be deemed to be waived by Buyer unless made in writing. The above warranties shall not extend to 
any products or parts thereof which have been subjected to any misuse or neglect, damaged by accident, rendered defective 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 of repairs or alterations outside of our plant, and shall not apply to any 
goods or parts thereof furnished by Buyer or acquired from others at Buyer’s specifications. In addition, DX Engineering’s warranties 
do not extend to other equipment and parts manufactured by others except to the extent of the original manufacturer’s  warranty to 
DX Engineering. The obligations under the foregoing warranties  are limited to the precise terms thereof. These  warranties provide 
exclusive  remedies,  expressly  in  lieu  of  all  other  remedies  including  claims  for  special  or  consequential  damages.  SELLER 
NEITHER MAKES NOR  ASSUMES ANY OTHER  WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, STATUTORY, OR 
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, AND NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO 
ASSUME  FOR  DX  ENGINEERING  ANY  OBLIGATION  OR  LIABILITY  NOT  STRICTLY  IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH  THE 
FOREGOING. 
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®

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Summary of Contents for DXE-AAPS3-1P

Page 1: ...ateur SWL Broadcast AM DX DXE AAPS3 1P DXE AAPS3 1P INS Revision 0a DX Engineering 2012 P O Box 1491 Akron OH 44309 1491 Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax 330 572 3279...

Page 2: ...d Noise 7 Understanding Noise 7 Basic Tools Required 8 Active Vertical Antenna Installation 8 Location 8 Assembly 9 Ground Mounting Rod 11 Providing a Good RF Ground 12 Connections 13 Coaxial Cable Fe...

Page 3: ...e bandwidth with superior strong signal performance The output Third Order Intercept TOI is approximately 30 dBm This is significantly better than most aftermarket preamplifiers and receivers making i...

Page 4: ...ore it gets to your receiver Better and more stable nulling than any other noise canceller or phasing unit on the market Peak weak signals hidden under a strong signal on the same frequency Null out l...

Page 5: ...NS6 25 connectors cannot be installed with normal crimping tools or pliers An installation tool such as the DXE SNS CT1 is essential for proper connector installation UMI 82180 DX Engineering Approved...

Page 6: ...lines apply when enhancing signals The most reliable and consistent phasing performance occurs with receive antenna spacing less than 1 4 wavelength when receive antennas are in line with the desired...

Page 7: ...can be effective with all types of interference and all modes Signals can be peaked instead of nulled with a flip of a switch Note Failure to follow guidelines outlined in sections below will often r...

Page 8: ...nd a 5 8 wrench 2 Phillips Head Screw Driver Active Vertical Antenna Installation Location The best place to install your active antennas is where you have the recommended space Refer to pages 20 22 f...

Page 9: ...ss element block to the mounting plate Make sure the threaded hole in the element block for the antenna element is facing upward Use a flat washer under each bolt head and a flat and split washer comb...

Page 10: ...fer to Figure 4 and install one of the two wires both are the same length from the brass block to the AVA 2 antenna ANT connection use the wing nut and hand tighten only The wire is held in place on t...

Page 11: ...nd 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...

Page 12: ...e a DXE RFCC 1 Feedline Current Choke that will further decouple the feedline from the antenna and reduce common mode current and associated noise from the feedline If you want to locate your ground m...

Page 13: ...atically sealing small accidental cuts or lacerations of the jacket Flooded cable also prevents shield contamination and has a gummy liquid inside that seals cuts or nicks displaces water and can be d...

Page 14: ...peak near the frequencies listed in Figure 7 The frequency response above the peak frequency does not change significantly Below the peak frequency sensitivity reduction is reasonably fast Installing...

Page 15: ...in the center of the range and gain is reduced as the knob is rotated away from a particular channel If you rotate the BALANCE control clockwise the gain of INPUT A is reduced Without precise signal...

Page 16: ...d be connected to a well filtered and regulated 12 to 15 Vdc 2 A power source While station power is highly recommended a well regulated low noise external wall transformer can be used A 2 1 mm plug c...

Page 17: ...ting options With the unit unplugged and no power connected remove 6 screws on each side of the metal cover and lift it off To configure the jumpers turn the NCC 1 so the components match the orientat...

Page 18: ...main circuit board near the power jacks and the two large power transistors that are bolted to the main circuit board When the jumper on HD4 is positioned on the middle and EXT pins antenna power come...

Page 19: ...W This is normal station wiring Many modern transceivers have a rear panel amplifier control jack typically labeled as TX AMP Send Control or TX GND that pulls low when the transceiver is keyed Check...

Page 20: ...iagrams are shown for the DXE AAPS 1P Active Receive Vertical Antenna Phasing System The DXE ARAV3 receive antennas must be at least 1 10 wavelength away from any transmit antenna and preferably more...

Page 21: ...21 Typical HF Set Up...

Page 22: ...22 Typical HF System Set Up with an HF Amplifier and using the DXE TVSU 1A...

Page 23: ...23 Typical SWL or Broadcast AM DX System Set Up...

Page 24: ...ise rotate the PHASE control until the noise or interference is at the lowest level If a null cannot be found change the PHASE NORM REV switch to the REV position The null might be shallow until level...

Page 25: ...clockwise phase shift in INPUT A increases while phase shift in INPUT B decreases The PHASE NORM REV switch inserts zero REV or 180 degree NORM phase inversion in INPUT B This switch has the effect of...

Page 26: ...UV resistant plastic and O rings provide a reliable environmentally sealed connector An installation tool such as the DXE SNS CT1 is required to install the connectors Normal crimping tools or pliers...

Page 27: ...es to fit steel tubing or pipe ranging from 1 2 to 3 OD for use in antenna construction The DXE SSVC 150P uses a V Bolt and will attach to a mast ranging in size from 1 OD to 1 1 2 OD The V Saddles is...

Page 28: ...al before you call Warranty All products 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 Engineerin...

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