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Introduction
The DX Engineering
DXE-CSR8X-1
and
DXE-CSR213-1
are coaxial Cable Strain Relief kits
especially designed to be used with DX Engineering Baluns and Comtek Baluns. The Cable
Strain Relief may also be used on other baluns using the same NEMA grey case used on the
Comtek Baluns.
The
DXE-CSR8X-1
includes clamps for RG-8X coaxial cable and the
DXE-CSR213-1
includes
clamps for RG-213 coaxial cable.
Coaxial cable is heavy. If not properly restrained, the weight of cable can cause a failure in your
feed line connection and in some cases, the cable can pull completely out of the PL-259 connector.
The
DXE-CSR
Cable Strain Relief kits are designed with corrosion-resistant aluminum and use
stainless steel hardware. These kits are very durable and will ensure cable strain is relieved to
keep you on the air.
Note:
Extra flat washers and star lock washers are provided if you’re using the Cable Strain
Relief Kit for other applications requiring dependable cable strain relief.
WARNING!
INSTALLATION OF ANY ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS
Tools
You will need 5/16” and 3/8” wrenches, socket and drive or nut drivers and pliers.
Assembly with a DX Engineering Balun
Loosely mount the bracket to the balun using the 3/8” x 5/8” long bolt, with the star washer between
the bracket and the balun flange, and Nyloc nut (
Figure 1
). Depending on the balun used, the slot in
the bracket shown in
Figure 2
is for adjusting the bracket from side to side to align the PL-259 to
the balun’s SO-239. When installing stainless steel hardware, it is suggested that
UMI-81343,
81464, DXE-NSBT8
,
DXE
-
NMBT8 - Never-Seez®
or
Anti-Seize
be used to prevent thread
galling.
