DX Engineering DXE-RCA8B-SYS-2P, Manual

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Array in the Array Performance section.
2. Have you sized your array to achieve the desired performance within your space? If not, see
the sections entitled
Site Selection and Sizing The Array .
3. Do you know how to build your own passive vertical elements for the DXE-RCA8B-SYS-
2P described in this manual? See the section Receive Eight Circle Passive Vertical
Elements.
4. Are you ready to build your system? Proceed to the following pages!
The
DXE-RCA8B-SYS-2P Receive Eight Circle Array Package includes:

DXE-RCA8B-1 Receive Eight Circle Array Controller

DXE-CC-8A Special eight position Receive Eight Circle Control
Console modified to p12 Vdc for powering the active antennas.

DXE-SSVC-2P Stainless Steel V-Clamp for mounting the RCA8B-1
Receive Eight Circle Array Controller to a mounting post between 1" and 2" OD
Additional Parts Required, Not Supplied with the DXE-RCA8B-SYS-2P

DXE-CPT-659 Coaxial Cable Prep Tool for RG6, F6 75Ω Coaxial Cable, w/extra blade

DXE-SNS-CT1 Snap-N-Seal
®
Crimp Tool for 75Ω coaxial cable

DXE-SNS6-25 Package of 25 Snap-N-Seal
®
Connectors for 75Ω F6 coaxial cable

Five-Conductor Power and Control Cable - DXE-CW9S CAT5e may be used

DXE-F6-1000 75Ω Coaxial Cable or equivalent

Eight identical Vertical Antenna Elements
Eight Circle Layout
The array optimized for single band performance has antenna elements are arranged in a circle with
a radius of about 175 feet for 160 meters, or 84 feet for 80 meters, or 44 feet for 40 meters. See the
Theory Of Operation sections and for exact dimensions and
guidance in choosing the best orientation.
The default direction of the array with no voltage (BCD 000)
places elements 1 and 6 in front and elements 2 and 5 at the
rear, with pairs of lines through two opposite vertical element
pairs (tangents) that point toward the receiving directions.
Elements 1, 2 and 5, 6 are selected as the default for a
forward direction of North-East for North America, with
elements installed as shown. A mirror image of this element
positioning would be a typical default North-West for
European installations.