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Optional Accessory Items 

 

DXE-UN-43 - UNUN - 4:1, High Power, for use with Non-Resonant Verticals

 

DX Engineering high power transmission line transformers with Maxi-Core

®

 Technology 

allow your antenna to perform to its full potential and reduces the stresses on your 
equipment more efficiently than similar competitive products.  This UNUN is specifically 
designed for application with 43-foot non-resonant multi-band antennas - assuring the best 
efficiency from your antenna and transmission line/tuner installation.  This results 
in minimizing the additional transmission lines losses caused by SWR. It can be added to 
any existing 43-foot antenna installation, or used to replace an older competitive UNUN 
for a performance increase.  

 

1.8 - 30 MHz operating range to cover popular amateur bands.  

 

Handles rated power with minimal energy loss so there is no thermal related 
failure.  

 

Ratio - 4:1  

 

Impedance: 200 ohms to 50 ohms - optimized for 43 ft. verticals  

 

Power Level - 2 KW/5 KW PEP  

 

Frequency Range - 1.8 to 30 MHz  

 

Weatherproof NEMA enclosure  

 

Silver / Teflon SO-239 input connector  

 

2-3/8" x 4" x 4" inches (HxWxL) 

 
 
 
 

DXE-UN-BRKT - UNUN Mounting Kit for Multi-Band HF Verticals (patented)

 

This mounting kit allows you to mount a DXE-UN-43 UNUN at the base 
of any 43-foot Multi-Band vertical antenna. The patented (US Patent No. 
D597,086) mounting plate may be attached to any 2" OD aluminum tubing 
element with the studded element clamps supplied.  Works with the DXE-
UN-43 UNUN, or similar competitive UNUNs and Baluns which use the 
same size weatherproof NEMA case. 
   Kit includes:  

 

High Strength Insulated Mounting Plate  

 

Custom Studded Stainless Steel Element Clamps  

 

Stainless steel mounting hardware 

 
 
 
 
 
DXE-TCB-UNFK-WR - Feed Point Connection Kit, UNUN to Vertical Antenna 

 

This kit consists of one tinned copper braid strap for connection between a DXE-UN-43 UNUN and the feedpoint of the  
vertical antenna. The strap is the correct length to allow short, low inductance connections - flexible for allowing use of 
a tilt base with the antenna.  The length is 9" from center to center of the preformed 1/4" holes.   

 

Length: 9" center to center of the 1/4" holes  

 

Width: 1’’  

 

Thickness: .045’’  

Width and thickness may vary slightly as the flexible braid is stretched or compressed. 

 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for DXE-MBV-1

Page 1: ...tenna DXE MBV 1 DXE MBV 1 INS Revision 0 DX Engineering 2014 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge OH 44278 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax 330 572 3279 E mail DXEngineer...

Page 2: ...5 Assembly 5 Tilt Base to Mounting Pipe 6 Vertical Base Section 6 Base Section to Tilt Base 8 Assembling the Vertical Sections 9 Mating the Vertical Sections to the Tilt Base 13 Raising The Vertical...

Page 3: ...ANY ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS Warning Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come into contact with such circuits Wh...

Page 4: ...0 058 x 36 Tube Split one end 1 1 4 20 Flanged Nut 2 1 000 x 0 058 x 36 Tube Split one end 1 1 4 20 Nyloc nut 4 DXE ECL 10SS Element Clamp 1 3 8 U Bolt Kits 2 DXE ECL 12SS Element Clamp 1 DXE ECL 16S...

Page 5: ...aid for feedpoint connection to the vertical antenna system Additional Material Needed but not Supplied Antenna Mounting Steel mounting pipe up to 2 0 OD 0 25 wall thickness 4 feet long The standard 1...

Page 6: ...o have the steel mounting pipe and the vertical antenna in a secure position Note Galvanized steel rather than aluminum is much more suitable for mounting in concrete Aluminum will quickly corrode due...

Page 7: ...on Tighten the clamps evenly so the length of the exposed threads is approximately equal Any clamp should be tightened evenly from side to side with an equal amount of thread above each nut Figure 1 V...

Page 8: ...bly Figure 3 Install the lower section to the insulated channel using the two 2 x 3 8 U Bolts two saddle clamps four 3 8 flat washers four 3 8 split washers and four 3 8 hex nuts as shown in Figure 4...

Page 9: ...loose Figure 5 Using a wrench or nut driver securely tighten the two Nyloc nuts at the bottom of the patented Tilt Base Then loosen them one half turn each This will allow proper movement of the Tilt...

Page 10: ...bind up and bend the lower bolts The Tilt Base is not made to support the whole antenna by itself when tilted When the antenna is tilted over ensure you have some sort of table stand or saw horse to s...

Page 11: ...eneral 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 malfunctio...

Page 12: ...of the larger element tube section Position one of the element clamps at the very end but not hanging over the edge Make sure the body of the element clamp is positioned between the slits and tighten...

Page 13: ...12 The top section may be adjusted to vary the length for fine adjustment if necessary Overall height is 35 feet 8 inches Figure 9 Finished Antenna Assembly Drawing not scale...

Page 14: ...bottom section between the slits and tighten Raising the Vertical DANGER Make sure you have not inadvertently located the antenna underneath power lines Residential power lines are often less than 40...

Page 15: ...o more than 1 2 turn Once the antenna is fully raised tighten the tilt base hardware Top two Nyloc nuts and two flange nuts Bottom two Nyloc nuts Assembling the UNUN Mounting Bracket Using the 6 hex h...

Page 16: ...section open the upper and lower custom studded element clamps as shown in Figure 11 Figure 11 Position the UNUN Mounting Bracket so the bottom element clamp is located between the feedpoint hardware...

Page 17: ...t blade screwdriver or nut driver snug them up as shown in Figure 13 Note position of lower clamp is between the feedpoint hardware and the U Bolt Figure 13 Position the UNUN so it faces forward Tight...

Page 18: ...located on the base section of the antenna to the terminal on the DXE UN 43 UNUN closest to the Red on the label as shown in Figure 14 Do not over tighten the wing nuts Hand tighten them only do not...

Page 19: ...connects direct to the SO 239 connector on the DXE UN 43 UNUN Weatherproof this coaxial connection using TRM 06132 Scotch Super 33 and DXE 3M2155 3M Temflex 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape Figure 15 Comple...

Page 20: ...erformance vertical antenna system Tuners which are built into transceivers lack sufficient impedance tuning range for this type of high performance vertical antenna system The actual impedance of the...

Page 21: ...are tied to the earth anchors that are screwed into the ground at about the same angle as the ropes will be When using the Tilt Base position the guy wires as shown below This will make it easy to rai...

Page 22: ...oof NEMA enclosure Silver Teflon SO 239 input connector 2 3 8 x 4 x 4 inches HxWxL DXE UN BRKT UNUN Mounting Kit for Multi Band HF Verticals patented This mounting kit allows you to mount a DXE UN 43...

Page 23: ...and outside of the cut ends of pipe and tubing Its rotational symmetry allows easy reaming and deburring rough cut tubing edges with minimum effort The UT 2125 is usable on all tubing and pipe sizes f...

Page 24: ...llowance 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...

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