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The top section may
be adjusted to vary
  the length for fine
adjustment if
  necessary.

  Overall height is
      49 Feet

Figure 11 - Finished

Antenna Assembly

(Drawing not scale)

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Summary of Contents for DXE-MBV-2

Page 1: ...ical Antenna DXE MBV 2 DXE MBV 2 INS Revision 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 DXE...

Page 2: ...base to sleek top for low wind resistance No Coils or Traps Maximum Radiation Efficiency Power Handling up to 5 kW built to last Outboard customer supplied wide range tuner required WARNING INSTALLATI...

Page 3: ...1 4 20 Hex nut 4 1 250 x 0 058 x 36 Tube Split one end 1 1 4 Fender Washer 1 OD 4 1 125 x 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...

Page 4: ...f of the antenna The radials contribute to the radiation efficiency of the entire vertical antenna system At a minimum 20 radials each 32 feet long should be used with this antenna Using 32 radials at...

Page 5: ...concrete first then pour in the hole depends on the type of concrete you purchase Fill the hole until the concrete is level with the ground around it Use a level on the mounting pipe as you fill the...

Page 6: ...ased on using a 2 OD maximum Mounting Pipe already installed per the previous instructions Radial Plate to Mounting Pipe Install the included DXE RADP 3 Radial Plate patented on the 2 OD mounting pipe...

Page 7: ...the DXE RADP 3 Radial Plate as shown in Figure 2 Additional hardware kits are available DXE RADP 1HWK that contain 20 sets of Radial Plate Hardware are available in case you loose some hardware or dec...

Page 8: ...op of the DXE RADP 3 Radial Plate as shown in Figure 3 Make sure the Tilt Base and DXE RADP 3 Radial Plate are oriented correctly for the direction you wish to tilt the antenna See Figure 8 which show...

Page 9: ...nside of the channel insert a 2 hex head bolt with a flat washer through each of the middle four holes through the backing plate Put on the aluminum spacer a split washer and a plain hex nut Tighten f...

Page 10: ...nd the bottom of the U bolt clamp The feedpoint hardware should be coming out on the left side as you look at the lower section as shown in Figure 6 This helps ensure when the feedline is connected it...

Page 11: ...loose Figure 7 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 12: ...y keep the antenna parallel with the tilt base to avoid any binding 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 so...

Page 13: ...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 malfunct...

Page 14: ...ent 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 securely Repeat th...

Page 15: ...14 The top section may be adjusted to vary the length for fine adjustment if necessary Overall height is 49 Feet Figure 11 Finished Antenna Assembly Drawing not scale 14...

Page 16: ...small amount of Penetrox A on the bottom section to make the fit easier Slide the band clamp down to the edge of the bottom section between the slits and tighten Raising the Vertical DANGER Make sure...

Page 17: ...n Once the antenna is fully raised tighten the tilt base hardware Top two Nyloc nuts and two flange nuts Bottom two Nyloc nuts Feedline Connection Install the DXE 1023 Bulkhead Type N Connector into t...

Page 18: ...riable capacitor for fine tuning There are a number of outboard automatic antenna tuners available that are capable of tuning this type of high performance vertical antenna system Tuners which are bui...

Page 19: ...utting surfaces arranged in a conical shape Both the interior and exterior of the tool s cone may be used to smooth the rough edges of the inside and outside of the cut ends of pipe and tubing Its rot...

Page 20: ...per 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 alterati...

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