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Introduction
Congratulations on obtaining your DX Engineering Three Inch Base Pivot Assembly
DXE-VA-
Pivot-3
. Now you can have a high-performance pivot base for a vertical antenna with a three inch
base section. This is the same rugged pivot base assembly used on the DXE-8040VA-1 fifty-five
foot tall dual-band vertical antenna.
Features
High Strength Pivoting Fixture - US Patent No. 8,130,168
Ultra-rugged construction for vertical antennas starting with a 3 inch OD heavy wall tubing
Massive Extren® channel insulator
Laser-cut high strength Stainless Steel brackets
All Stainless Steel Hardware
The optional
Manual Winch for easy one-person raising and lowering of your
vertical antenna is available from DX Engineering. You can move the
between similar antennas in a multi-antenna installation.
This heavy duty pivot base system requires the installation of a heavy duty mounting pipe set in
concrete. Specifically, 3" OD (max) high strength galvanized steel tubing with 0.250” minimum
wall thickness and 7’ minimum length, which is available from DX Engineering; part number
DXE-
VGMT-3CG
. A customer supplied 2-1/2" Schedule 80 pipe that has an outside diameter of 2.875"
is also suitable. Thirty six inches of the mounting pipe should extend above ground level.
Depth of
the mounting hole and amount of concrete is dependent on local soil type, condition and
antenna guying.
WARNING!
INSTALLATION OF ANY ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS
Warning
:
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take
extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they may cause serious injury or
death. Keep your distance! Remember the 10-foot rule: When carrying and using ladders and other
long tools, keep them at least 10 feet away from all overhead lines - including any lines from the
power pole to your home.
