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Introduction 

 
The 

DXE-ATK65A

 Aluminum Antenna Tubing Kit is constructed of twelve pieces of high quality 

aluminum tubing with eleven Stainless Steel clamps and one set of DX Engineering 

DXE-GR-5P

 Guy 

Rings.  When fully assembled, the overall length is 65 feet.  Depending on your application, the length can 
easily be made shorter by telescoping the elements inward, or removing element sections. 
 
The Aluminum Antenna Tubing Kit is used to make various vertical antennas, or the basics for heavy duty 
dipoles. Amateur Radio Operators love to experiment and this antenna element stack is an ideal starting 
point. The telescoping aluminum tubing sizes allow adjustment by the addition or removal of tubing 
sections as length requirements dictate. Smaller diameter sizes are available from DX Engineering to make 
a longer assembly. The Aluminum Antenna Tubing Kit is not designed to support other antennas, nor 
should it be treated as if it were a tower support. 
 
DX Engineering Type 6063-T832 drawn - not extruded - aluminum tubing in three foot and six foot 
lengths with four slits at one end for fast reliable assembly. In this kit, the 2.125" OD tubing section has 
slits at both ends and the 2" OD heavy wall (.120") section has no slits. 
 
Rugged aluminum alloy 6063 is most commonly used for seamless structural tube and pipe. It is popular 
in structural use for both its high strength and great, long lasting appearance. Alloy 6063 provides great 
resistance to general corrosion, including resistance to stress-corrosion cracking. 
 
Eleven of the aluminum tubes in this kit are six feet in length. The top tube in this kit is three feet in length.  
 

Parts Included: 

 

Quantity 

DX Engineering 

Part Number 

Size 

Wall 

Thickness 

Slit 

Element 

Length 

DXE-AT-1244 

0.875" 

7/8" 

.058" 

One End 

36" 

DXE-AT-1209 

1.000" 

1" 

.058" 

One End 

72" 

DXE-AT-1210 

1.125" 

1-1/8" 

.058" 

One End 

72" 

DXE-AT-1211 

1.250" 

1-1/4" 

.058" 

One End 

72" 

DXE-AT-1212 

1.375" 

1-3/8" 

.058" 

One End 

72" 

DXE-AT-1213 

1.500" 

1-1/2" 

.058" 

One End 

72" 

DXE-AT-1214 

1.625" 

1-5/8" 

.058" 

One End 

72" 

DXE-AT-1215 

1.750" 

1-3/4" 

.058" 

One End 

72" 

DXE-AT-1216 

1.875" 

1-7/8" 

.058" 

One End 

72" 

DXE-AT-1217 

2.000" 

2" 

.058" 

One End  

72" 

DXE-AT-1222 

2.125 

2-1/8" 

.058" 

Both Ends 

72" 

DXE-AT-1313 

2.000" 

2" 

.120" 

none 

72" 

 

DXE-ECL-2250 

Stainless Steel Clamp for 2.125” and 2.25" with Straight Slot or 5/16” Drive Nut 

DXE-ECL-2000 

Stainless Steel Clamp for 1.875” and 2" with Straight Slot or 5/16” Drive Nut 

DXE-ECL-1750 

Stainless Steel Clamp for 1.625” and 1.75" with Straight Slot or 5/16” Drive Nut 

DXE-ECL-1500 

Stainless Steel Clamp for 1.375” and 1.5" with Straight Slot or 5/16” Drive Nut 

DXE-ECL-1250 

Stainless Steel Clamp for 1.125” and 1.25" with Straight Slot or 5/16” Drive Nut 

DXE-ECL-1000 

Stainless Steel Clamp for 1" with Straight Slot or 5/16” Drive Nut 

DXE-GR-5P 

DX Engineering Guy Ring, set of 5: 2”, 1-1/2”, 1-1/4”, 1” and 3/4” 

Summary of Contents for DXE-ATK65A

Page 1: ...a Tubing Kit with Guy Rings DXE ATK65A DXE ATK65A INS Rev 1 DX Engineering 2016 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge OH 44278 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax 330 572 3279 E mail DXEngineering DXEngineering com ...

Page 2: ...pipe It is popular in structural use for both its high strength and great long lasting appearance Alloy 6063 provides great resistance to general corrosion including resistance to stress corrosion cracking Eleven of the aluminum tubes in this kit are six feet in length The top tube in this kit is three feet in length Parts Included Quantity DX Engineering Part Number Size Wall Thickness Slit Eleme...

Page 3: ...and incredibly strong Guy Rings are intended for rope guying DX Engineering Hustler and all brands of aluminum tubing vertical antennas as well as the DX Engineering Telescoping Fiberglass and Aluminum Tubing Kits DX Engineering Guy Rings are made from the super strong black UV resistant glass reinforced poly resin material They are virtually impervious to extreme outdoor conditions and mechanical...

Page 4: ... sections Oils or general lubricants can cause poor electrical connections for radio frequencies 3 Clean the outside of the aluminum tubing to clear any dirt or foreign material that would cause the clamps to malfunction during assembly 4 The use of JTL 12555 Jet Lube SS 30 is highly recommended as an electrical joint compound which effects a substantial electrical connection between metal parts s...

Page 5: ...ing sections together You can lightly tighten the clamps just below the slits in each section to hold them until needed Align the clamp screws on each section to face the same direction At final assembly the body of the clamp should be positioned between the slits in the aluminum tubes and 1 8 from the edge of each aluminum tube as shown in Figure 2a Figure 2a Figure 2 Clamp Guy Rings Sizes and Lo...

Page 6: ...antenna in three directions when being raised by pulling on the loose guys The DXE GUY1000 KIT has been designed to be used with the DXE ATK65A or other similar vertical antennas The guying kit is ideal for fixed or portable installations Figure 3 shows the suggested guying scheme for the DXE ATK65A assembly when used as a vertical antenna Your results may vary since it depends on the length heigh...

Page 7: ... 7 Figure 3 Suggested Guying ...

Page 8: ... 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 specification...

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