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DXE-TVSU - Time Variable Sequencer Unit 

The DX Engineering TVSU-1A 

Time Variable Sequencer Unit

 is a microprocessor-based transmit  / receive control-signal delay 

unit. It provides 0-30 ms of delay, programmable in 2 ms increments, to as many as five 
outputs tied to the CW keying or push-to-talk (PTT) lines. By controlling the receive-to-
transmit (and back) timing of linear amplifiers, preamplifiers, and other sensitive equipment, 
damage caused by improper switching can be eliminated. This sequencer improves CW 
performance by eliminating annoying leading edge chopping or truncating of Morse 
characters. This is especially important in contests or pileups where sending accuracy is 
critical. 
Now RoHS compliant, the TVSU can also control external devices such as preamps, active antennas, or external relays that need to 
have power removed during transmit. Separate power-in and power-out jacks on the front panel are used to control external power in 
this type of application. Two 2.1 mm power plugs and two 3.5mm stereo plugs are provided. 

Benefits

  

 

Control timing of PTT turn-on, hang delay of PTT, amplifier hang delay, external antenna relay hang delay and 
turn-on delay of auxiliary output  

 

Dip switch settable delays of 0-30 milliseconds in 2 millisecond steps  

 

Side tone generator that follows input of keyer or hand key not transmitter  

 

Side tone pitch can be programmed from 300 to 1000 Hz in 50 Hz steps, front panel headphone jack with adjustable 
volume  

 

Supports CW full break in  

 

Can control external power to our Active Receive Antennas and permit operation in closer proximity to transmit antennas 

 
 
 

DXE-NCC-2 - Receive Antenna Variable Phasing Controller 

Noise Canceling Receive Antenna Controller  

 

Reduce overload or interference by nulling a strong local signal or noise before it gets to your receiver  

 

Better and more stable nulling than any other noise canceller on the market  

 

Peak weak signals hidden under a strong signal on the same frequency  

 

Null out local AM broadcast stations  

 

Null out noise from power line arcing, lamp dimmers, motors and consumer electronics arriving from a single direction 

Antenna Phasing Controller  

 

Best alternative to DX Engineering's Receive Four-Square antenna  

 

Combine two antennas to create a directional pattern  

 

The NCC-2 enables you to adjust the antenna array pattern as if you were moving the antennas  

 

Use for direction finding  

Special Features  

 

Exceptional Dynamic Range, nearly 1000 times better than nearest competitor  

 

Phasing is voltage controlled allowing precise resetting of phase  

 

Phasing rotates more than 360 degrees with smooth control  

 

Built-in two channel voltage controlled attenuator system  

 

Low noise, high dynamic range amplifiers  

 

Vastly superior dual channel complementary phasing system  

 

Very low noise floor  

 

Separate controls for reversing channel and phase  

 

Works on all modes, 300 kHz to 30 MHz  

 

Provides power for external active antennas  

 

Input for mute on transmit  

 

Summary of Contents for DXE-ARAH3-1P

Page 1: ...izontal Active Antenna Used under US Patent No 7 423 588 DXE ARAH INS Revision 3f DX Engineering 2017 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge OH 44278 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 57...

Page 2: ...ion 6 Basic Tools Required 6 Manual Updates and Information 6 Installation 6 Location 6 Active Matching Unit 7 Brass Element Blocks 7 Spacers and Rear Mounting Plate 8 Mounting Mast 9 Ground System 9...

Page 3: ...ted noise interference Most modern LED or LCD flat panel televisions are not broadband noise generators If the noise source is external and single directional in nature using two ARAH antennas in conj...

Page 4: ...0 dBm This is significantly better than most aftermarket preamplifiers and receivers making it one of the cleanest active antennas on the market reducing or eliminating spurious signals Feedline decou...

Page 5: ...sformer 120 VAC 60 Hz to 12 Vdc 500 mA Two element connection wires DXE SSVC 2P V Bolt Mounting Clamps and hardware for mounting Additional Items Needed But Not Supplied Mast mounting pipe DXE F6 75 F...

Page 6: ...pdates and Information Every effort is made to supply the latest manual revision with each product Occasionally a manual will be updated between the time your DX Engineering product is shipped and whe...

Page 7: ...plates are assembled the orientation may be changed by loosening the mounting hardware and moving the brass blocks to the lower holes and re assembling the hardware Turn the black front mounting plat...

Page 8: ...ing plate Figure 3 is used between the saddle clamps and the mounting plate assembly as shown The large holes in the front mounting plate Figure 2 are used for tightening the clamp hardware These clam...

Page 9: ...num Ground System The DX Engineering Horizontal Active Antenna system operates independently from a ground system However steps should be taken to properly protect the mounting mechanism tower etc fro...

Page 10: ...RCA phono style plug connects to the receiver antenna input See Appendix A for Radio Interface Options Coaxial Cable Feedline Flooded 75 CATV type feedline cable F 6 is strongly recommended for use w...

Page 11: ...rsus gain response The L jumpers change the inductance values and C jumpers change the capacitance values As shipped all jumpers are deactivated Installing jumpers in L1MF L1HF or both will configure...

Page 12: ...per function Bench tests on the DXE ARAH3 1P are normally about 60 mA so with some voltage drop on the line 40 to 50 mA should be okay If the measured voltage at the end of the line is under 11 Vdc th...

Page 13: ...the DXE RFCC 1 Receive Feedline Current Choke will remove common mode signal and noise collected by the shield of the feedline in order to realize normal signal to noise improvements available from a...

Page 14: ...Every radio manufacturer and every amateur radio operator s location is different The following is only a suggestion and you should consult your radio manufacturer s manual for details and further re...

Page 15: ...15 ARAH system located greater than 1 2 wavelength from any transmitting antenna connected to a transceiver with a receive input...

Page 16: ...system located between 1 10 wavelength and 1 2 wavelength from the transmitting antenna connected to a transceiver with a receive input using the DXE TVSU 1A Time Variable Sequencer Unit for proper s...

Page 17: ...able preparation Connector to cable retention of 40 lbs minimum Superb impedance match to 1 GHz Manufactured of high quality 360 brass cadmium plated for maximum corrosion resistance UV resistant plas...

Page 18: ...ammed from 300 to 1000 Hz in 50 Hz steps front panel headphone jack with adjustable volume Supports CW full break in Can control external power to our Active Receive Antennas and permit operation in c...

Page 19: ...or 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 nois...

Page 20: ...iting 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 installatio...

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