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Special

Multi-Band Vertical Antenna

UNUN

UNUN, UNUN Bracket and UNUN Retrofit Information

DXE-UN-43 / DXE-UN-BRKT / DXE-UN-43-R

(US Patent No. D597,086)

DXE-UN-43-INS Revision 4c

1200 Southeast Ave. - Tallmadge, OH 44278 USA

Phone: (800) 777-0703 ∙ Tech Support and International: (330) 572-3200

Fax: (330) 572-3279 ∙ E-mail: [email protected]

Summary of Contents for DXE-TCB-UNFK

Page 1: ...Information DXE UN 43 DXE UN BRKT DXE UN 43 R US Patent No D597 086 DXE UN 43 INS Revision 4c DX Engineering 2018 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge OH 44278 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and Interna...

Page 2: ...Radial System 11 Tuning the Vertical Antenna System 11 Manual Updates 12 Optional Items 12 Technical Support 15 Warranty 15 Introduction The DXE UN 43 DX Engineering Multi Band Vertical UNUN built wi...

Page 3: ...inches HxWxL Shares the same mounting footprint as other similar competitive products so it may be easily substituted in existing installations for superior performance Supplied Items Depending on you...

Page 4: ...oc Nut 4 10 Stainless Steel Flat Washer 1 DXE TCB UNFK 1 2 x 9 Soldered drilled Braided Feedpoint Straps 2 DXE UN BRKT US Patent No D597 086 Qty Description 1 Mounting Bracket for the DXE UN 43 US Pat...

Page 5: ...UNUN should be mounted with the SO 239 connector facing downward to allow drainage of any condensation from the weep holes in the high impact plastic weather sealed NEMA spec case Mount the UNUN to t...

Page 6: ...Balun to the Radial Plate and the antenna feedpoint connection bolt Remove the Balun and Balun Shelf from the mounting pipe Loosen the Tilt Base bolts for lowering raising the vertical antenna Careful...

Page 7: ...unting Bracket Using the 6 hex head bolts 6 flat washers and 6 Nyloc nuts attach the UNUN to the UNUN Bracket with the SO 239 connector facing downward Tighten the Nyloc Nuts so they are snug Do not o...

Page 8: ...s as shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 Position the UNUN Mounting Bracket so the bottom element clamp is located between the feedpoint hardware and the U Bolt as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 A Clamps open Clam...

Page 9: ...re 1 wide by 9 in length Connect one braid from the antenna feedpoint located on the base section of the antenna to the terminal on the DXE UN 43 UNUN closest to the Red on the label as shown in Figur...

Page 10: ...looking at the front of the antenna Note Ensure the braid connection to the Radial Plate does not interfere with the tilting process If this is a problem then remove the braid from the UNUN when tilti...

Page 11: ...t 43 ft Vertical Antenna systems The DXE UN 43 can also be used as a direct replacement UNUN for other manufacturer s non resonant 43 foot vertical multi band antenna systems using the same NEMA style...

Page 12: ...na system At a minimum 20 radials each 32 feet long should be used Using 32 radials at 65 feet long is preferred and highly recommended The extra radials may help overcome unknown poor soil conditions...

Page 13: ...und shipping only TES 2155 3M Temflex 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape Conformable self fusing rubber electrical insulating tape It is designed for low voltage electrical insulating and moisture sealing appl...

Page 14: ...ft Spool of Wire 20 Lugs 100 Biodegradable Staples DXE RADW 1000KBD Bulk Radial Wire Kit 1000 ft Spool of Wire 40 Lugs 200 Biodegradable Staples DXE RADW 20RT 32RT 65RT Pre Assembled Radial Wire w 1 4...

Page 15: ...to 10 gauge Just insert the wire squeeze the handle and listen for the click That s the sound of another perfect wire stripping job performed in about 2 seconds a fraction of the time it takes your po...

Page 16: ...allation damaged from severe weather including floods or abnormal environmental conditions such as prolonged exposure to corrosives or power surges or by the performance of repairs or alterations outs...