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Tools Required
Medium size flat blade screwdriver or 5/16” nut driver for the element clamps
Medium size flat blade screwdriver or 1/4” nut driver for the smaller element clamps
Tape measure
Black Felt-tip marker or pencil
Installation
The following instructions are based on an existing DXE-MBVE-5A antenna system.
1. Lower the antenna using the Safe-T-Tilt Base. Use supports to ensure you do not put a bend in the
antenna.
1A. If your DXE-MBVE-5A has an UNUN installed, remove it. It will be replaced with a
COMTEK 1:1 BALUN.
2. Loosen the top Element Clamp and remove the top 3/8” OD element that has the black vinyl cap. Set the
element and cap aside. The 3/8” OD element and cap will be replaced with new parts.
3. Installing the new top elements:
3A. Mark the new elements as shown below.
3A. Insert the new 3/8” into the existing 1/2” element with a 4 inch overlap and the slits toward the top of
the antenna. Tighten the existing element clamp.
