DX Engineering DXE-TW Series Instructions Manual Download Page 4

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Manual Updates 

 
Every effort is made to supply the latest manual revision with each product. Occasionally a manual 
will be updated between the time your DX Engineering product is shipped and when you receive it. 
Please check the DX Engineering web site (

www.dxengineering.com

) for the latest revision manual. 

NOTE: Some older versions of the TW Antennas are not compatible with current production 
parts. The original manufacturer of TW Antennas had changed the design more than once 
and newer parts will not fit some older models. Call DX Engineering to verify if your old TW 
Antenna will be compatible with currently produced parts and assemblies. 

 

 
Additional Material Needed/Suggested but not Supplied: 
 

 

Coaxial Cable - 

Minimum of 65 feet in length. Suggested coaxial cable is the DX 

Engineering 

DXE-8XDX075

 - 

RG-8X, 16 AWG Copper, Type II-A Non-Contaminating 

PVC Jacket, with PL-259s on each end.

 

 

 

Guy Rope and Anchors 

– should be used if the antenna is subjected to winds or blowing 

snow conditions. 

 
 
Tools Required 

 

Phillips Screwdriver - to open the center sections for fine tuning. 
 
Although the TW antennas are tuned at the factory, you may need to fine tune your antenna for 
optimum efficiency and operation. The Rig Expert line of Antenna Analyzers will facilitate the fine 
tuning of the TW Antenna:  

 

REU-AA-230 Zoom

 - 

https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/reu-aa-230zoom

 

 
 

 

 

C6ADX Portable

 

Summary of Contents for DXE-TW Series

Page 1: ...ole Antenna Systems DXE TW Series DXE TW SERIES INS Revision 1 DX Engineering 2018 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge OH 44278 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax 330 572...

Page 2: ...ransceiver It s perfect for portable operations anywhere and anytime For backpacking and general camping and travel a custom travel storage bag holds all of the antenna components for easy transportat...

Page 3: ...tension Cable DXE TW DXBAG Custom TW Antenna Travel Storage Bag DXE 8XDX075 75 foot RG8X Coaxial Cable assembly DXE TW COVER Custom Cover for Single Center Sections DXE TW2010 DXE TW2010L DXE TW8080 D...

Page 4: ...ill be compatible with currently produced parts and assemblies Additional Material Needed Suggested but not Supplied Coaxial Cable Minimum of 65 feet in length Suggested coaxial cable is the DX Engine...

Page 5: ...ormance the TW antenna should be a minimum of 25 feet from any objects metallic or otherwise including power lines Installation General Installation Information Note The TW Antenna center sections are...

Page 6: ...sources or other metallic objects which can re radiate noise and affect the tuning radiation pattern and SWR For operational performance the antenna should be a minimum of 25 feet from any objects met...

Page 7: ...f desired Warning The fiberglass insulating rod is not hammer proof Do not pound the Permanent Mounting Assembly into the ground like a stake Permanent damage to the fiberglass insulating rod could oc...

Page 8: ...ws the manual tune center section Antenna Top Section Unfold the two arms on the Antenna Top Section DXE TW BAS TOP until they are perpendicular to the center tube as shown Once the arms are in place...

Page 9: ...ake the control run 130 feet long Connect the Control Cable to the rear of the Control Console Align the connector and screw on the collar in a clockwise direction Reverse to remove Without the cable...

Page 10: ...ection Make sure the power is OFF and there is no RF being transmitted The Jumpers have banana plugs on the ends and plug into the printer circuit board Make sure they are pushed in all the way There...

Page 11: ...in this manual To tune each band each of two coils in the coil pair for that band must be spread or compressed see photographs below By spreading each coil in the coil pair the tuned frequency for tha...

Page 12: ...ive in material or workmanship DX Engineering shall upon prompt notice thereof issue shipping instructions for return to DX Engineering transportation charges prepaid by Buyer Every such claim for bre...

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