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Connections 

Install hardware on the center-T support as shown in

 Figure 3

. Where the feedline and wire 

element connect, use the star washer between the lugs as shown in the inset. Star washers are not 
used for the other connections. 
 

                                                              

 

 

 

Figure 3: Assembled Center Support Bracket 
 
Wire Elements 

The multi-wire elements must be connected exactly as shown in 

Figure 3

 for the antenna to 

work properly. Locate the ends of the wire elements marked with red tape. These ends connect to 
the center-T support. With the DX Engineering Logo on the center-T support facing up, feed this 
element wire down through one side of the notched slot of the center-T support. Next, route the 
element wire back up through the inner slot and attach the red wire lug to the lower left terminal. 
This terminal will also be used for the feedline connection. 
 
The black and white wire lug is connected to the top terminal on the center-T support. Repeat the 
same process for the opposite side wire element. Excess slack in the wire elements on the center-
T support should be removed prior to putting up the antenna. 
 

Feedline 

With the DX Engineering logo facing up, the feedline should be routed down through the lower 
slot, then back up through the upper slot, leaving just enough slack to permit making connections 
to the lower terminals on the center-T support. 

 

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Summary of Contents for DXE-SWA-070

Page 1: ...and Dipole Patent Pending DXE SWA 070 Revision 3 DX Engineering 2005 P O Box 1491 Akron OH 44309 1491 Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax 330 572 3279 E mail DXEngineeri...

Page 2: ...stallation Feedline 3 Feedline Length Calculator 4 Assembly Cenetr T Support 5 Support Line 5 Antenna Conenctions 6 Wire Element Connections 6 End Insulator Connections 7 Tuner Connections 7 Tuning Ad...

Page 3: ...uality antenna tuners to obtain a low SWR across the entire frequency range Using an external current balun may provide better performance and permits converting to coax prior to entering the operatin...

Page 4: ...re packet Unroll the 2 wire elements and feedline using a hand over hand technique This will prevent kinks and allow the wires to lay flat Feedline The DX Engineering Linear Loaded Multi Band Dipoles...

Page 5: ...ler part number DXE LLC 1P are available This coupler includes a high impact insulated splice block ring terminals and stainless hardware permitting strong and consistent splices of ladder line See Fi...

Page 6: ...senger line should attach to the same structure used for the dipole only above it forming at least a 30 degree angle between the dipole and the messenger line to support the antenna See Figure 2 Figur...

Page 7: ...element wire down through one side of the notched slot of the center T support Next route the element wire back up through the inner slot and attach the red wire lug to the lower left terminal This t...

Page 8: ...ure 5 Suggested Knot for End Brackets Connections to the Tuner If routing the ladder feedline to the operating position and your tuner keep the feedline in the shack as short as possible and away from...

Page 9: ...t balun is ideal for this antenna and is available from DX Engineering part number DXE BAL200 H10 AT This balun provides better balance often has lower loss and is more tolerant to load impedance and...

Page 10: ...s s f fr ro om m 8 80 0 t to o 1 10 0m m H Hu us st tl le er r V VH HF F U UH HF F V Ve er rt ti ic ca al ls s W Wa av ve el le en ng gt th h D Di ip po ol le e k ki it ts s f fo or r 1 16 60 0m m 8 8...

Page 11: ...roll Double Braid Dacron Polyester Rope STI DBR 94 100 3 32 inch x 100 ft STI DBR 125 100 1 8 inch x 100 ft STI DBR 187 100 3 16 inch x 100 ft STI DBR 187 350 3 16 inch x 350 ft STI DBR 312 100 5 16 i...

Page 12: ...suse or neglect damaged by accident rendered defective by reason of improper installation damaged from severe weather including floods or abnormal environmental conditions such as prolonged exposure t...

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