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Introduction
This conversion kit is custom made to modify the
DXE-MBVE-5A
Multi-Band Vertical into a 60 Meter
Mono-Band Vertical antenna. By accomplishing this conversion, the antenna will operate with peak
performance on the 60 meter band. When properly tuned, the SWR should be under 1.5:1 across the entire 60
Meter band.
At this point in time, there are Five Channels used on 60 Meters:
Channel 1: 5330.5 kHz Channel 2: 5346.5 kHz Channel 3: 5357.0 kHz
Channel 4: 5371.5 kHz Channel 5: 5403.5 kHz
In-depth information about the use of the 60 Meter band can be found on the ARRL web site:
“
60-Meters A Brief History and FAQs
http://www.arrl.org/60-meter-faq
NOTE:
The 60 Meter conversion requires the use of a 1:1 Balun and Balun Mounting Bracket.
Kits Available
There are three kits available to assemble a DX Engineering 60 Meter Mono-Band antenna.
DXE-MBVE-5A60MCK DXE-VE-60-2P DXE-VE-60-2P-RAD
If you already have a
DXE-MBVE-5A
Multi-band Vertical, you will need the following parts:
DXE-MBVE-5A60MCK
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60 Meter Conversion Kit
Qty
Description
1
1/4” OD x 36” long Aluminum Tube, 0.049” wall thickness
1
3/8” OD x 36” long Aluminum Tube, 0.058” wall thickness, Slit on one end
1
0.500” Band Clamp
1
1/4” Black Vinyl End Cap
1
7” Connection wire, 14 ga, with 1/4” Ring Terminals on each end
1
10-1/2” Connection wire, 14 ga, with 1/4” Ring Terminals on each end
2
1/4” External Tooth Stainless Steel Washer
Parts Required - Not included in the conversion kit
Qty
Part Number
Description
1
COM-BAL-11150T
COMTEK 1:1 Balun
1
DXE-UN-BRKT-5A
Mounting bracket for COMTEK balun
1
JTL-12555 or JTL-12502*
Jet-Lube SS-30 Anti-Seize
*
Jet-Lube
™
SS-30 Pure Copper Anti-Seize
ensures good electrical and RF connection for Aluminum Element
Sections and also used on the threads of Stainless Steel Hardware to prevent galling (seizing) and aid in proper
tightening
The
DXE-VE-60-2P
package includes the DXE-MBVE-5A Vertical Antenna, 60 Meter Conversion Kit,
COMTEK 1:1 Balun and Mounting Bracket for the Balun.
The
DXE-VE-60-2P-RAD package
includes the DXE-MBVE-5A Vertical Antenna, 60 Meter Conversion
Kit, COMTEK 1:1 Balun, Balun Mounting Kit and hardware. Also included in this kit is the DX Engineering
Radial Plate, Stainless Steel V-Clamp for the Radial Plate, Radial Wire, Lawn Staples and 20 Ring Terminals
for the Radials.
