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7” wire connected from Balun “+” to the bolt just above where the mounting clamp is located.

10.5” wire with terminals connected from the balun “-“ to the bolt holding the angle plate in place.

Move the external tooth washer previously installed on the antenna (Item 21) to the position as shown.

Summary of Contents for DXE-MBVE-5A

Page 1: ...lti Band Vertical Antenna DXE MBVE 5A60MCK DXE MBVE 5A60MCK INS Revision 0 DX Engineering 2017 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge OH 44278 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...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 th...

Page 4: ...the Safe T Tilt Base Assembling the COMTEK Balun to the Balun Mounting Bracket Using the 6 hex head bolts 6 flat washers and 6 Nyloc nuts attach the COMTEK Balun to the patented Bracket with the SO 2...

Page 5: ...Ends inserted to go around the antenna element Tighten in place with Balun facing outward Balun Connections The Balun connections are attached to the antenna connection using one 7 wire with ring ter...

Page 6: ...just above where the mounting clamp is located 10 5 wire with terminals connected from the balun to the bolt holding the angle plate in place Move the external tooth washer previously installed on th...

Page 7: ...position use an antenna analyzer check for the lowest SWR reading Adjustment to the desired channel frequency can be made by either extending the top two elements lowering the frequency or retracting...

Page 8: ...d to any products or parts thereof which have been subjected to any misuse or neglect damaged by accident rendered defective by reason of improper installation damaged from severe weather including fl...