3
For a turnkey package including the active antennas, 1000 ft of F6 direct burial flooded cable,
connectors, tools and the
DXE-TVSU-1B
Time Variable Sequencer Unit, see the
DXE-RFS-SYS-
4P
Complete System Package.
Additional Parts Required, Not Supplied with the DXE-RFS-SYS-2P
Four identical vertical antenna elements. This may consist of four passive vertical antennas (23-24
feet tall with an accompanying radial system, or four 102" vertical whip elements such as the
DXE-
WP-102
.
Four-Conductor Power and Control Cable for RFS-3
Four conductor cable (3 plus ground), 22 gauge minimum. Economically priced
COM-CW-4
is
a 4 conductor Shielded Control Wire which may be used.
DXE-CAVS-1P or DXE-SSVC-2P Mounting Clamp for RFS-3
Pre-drilled mounting bracket accepts pipe OD sizes from 1/2 inch to 2 inches. Note:
JTL-
12555 Jet-Lube SS-30
Never-Seez must be used on all clamps, bolts and stainless steel
threaded hardware to prevent galling and to ensure proper tightening.
75 Ω Coax Cable (CATV F6 Style), Connectors and Installation Tools
When calculating cable length, include connections from the phasing unit to each active
element, delay lines and the distance to the operating position. You must use 75 Ω coax with a
known velocity factor (VF) for all connections.
We recommend using a high quality, 75 Ω “flooded” F6 type coax, such as
DX Engineering part number
DXE-F6-1000
. Flooded-style cables automatically seal small
accidental cuts or lacerations in the cable jacket. Flooded cables also prevent shield
contamination and can be direct-buried.
Feedline connections must have good integrity and be weather resistant. We recommend
Snap-N-Seal type F connectors. The complete
DXE-RFS-SYS-2P
system, including feedline
connections, requires 16 type F connectors.
DXE-SNS6-25
contains 25 Snap-N-Seal
connectors, enough for the entire array plus nine spare connectors.
Note
:
The
DXE-CPT-659
stripping tool prepares F6 style cable for
connectors in one easy and clean operation and comes with an extra
cutting cartridge.
Snap-N-Seal connectors cannot be installed with normal crimping tools or pliers.
The
DXE-SNS-CT1
is an essential tool for proper connector installation.
Note:
DO NOT
use pliers or other tools to tighten the type F connectors;
they do not require high torque to make a good connection. Damage to
the various units may result and is not covered under warranty. Use a
tool such as the
DXE-CIT-1
F Connector Tightening Tool
