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Introduction
The DX Engineering Hot Rodz® is an adjustable capacity hat system that increases the
efficiency and gain of screwdriver antennas. Hot Rodz® achieves this, in part by enabling the
use of a smaller coil, so that RF energy typically lost trough a larger coil is transferred to the
antenna for a more powerful signal. W reciprocal action occurs in the receiving mode so that
the received signal increases by a similar amount.
Part List for the DXE-HR-2P Hot Rodz®
DXE-HR-2P - Parts List
Quantity
Description
1
Stainless Steel Mast, 22" with 3/8-24 threads on both ends
1
3/8-24 Trim Nut (installed on bottom of the 22" Mast)
1
3/8-24 Hex Nut (installed on top of the 22" Mast)
6
6" rods
6
12" rods
6
24" rods
1
Hot Rodz® Hub with internal threads
1
Allen Wrench
8
8-32 x 1/8" - Set Screws (includes 2 spares)
1
3/8-24 x 1/2" long Stainless Steel Hex Bolt
1
Rubber Washer
24
Black Tip Caps, for rods
Additional Requirements
You may need the following items that are not included in this package:
SWR Meter:
The Frequency Selection guide will help you get close to
the ideal antenna size, but a SWR meter is necessary to
fine-tune the final assembly.
Antenna Matcher:
To match the impedance between your feedline and
antenna, use a mobile matcher such as the
DXE-MM-1
Dual Impedance Transformer
Guy Ropes:
Depending on the configuration of the Hot Rodz®, your
antenna system may require additional support.
SYN-
DBR-125-100
1/8 in. Diameter, Dbl-Braid
Dacron/Polyester Rope may be used.
