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Selecting the Frequency 

 
The rods can be adjusted to nearly any frequency with a few simple adjustments. Follow the 
directions below to fine-tune your system to the desired frequency. 
 

Lowering the Frequency 

To lower the frequency of a Hot Rodz® equipped antenna, do the following until you achieve the 
desired results: 

 
1.

 

Move the rods out from the center to form a larger capacity hat. 

2.

 

Add more stainless steel rods (6 maximum). 

3.

 

Use longer rods. 

4.

 

Add a whip. 

5.

 

Extend an existing whip further in length. 

 

Increasing the Frequency 

To raise the frequency of a Hot Rodz® equipped antenna, do the following until you achieve the 
desired results: 
 

1.

 

Move the rods in toward the center to form a smaller capacity hat. 

2.

 

Add fewer stainless steel rods. 

3.

 

Use shorter rods. 

4.

 

Remove an existing whip. 

5.

 

Retract an existing whip (less length). 

 
 
 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Hot Rodz DXE-HR-2P

Page 1: ...R 2P DXE HR 2P INS Revision 1f Shown installed on an optional screwdriver antenna DX Engineering 2019 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge OH 44278 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 57...

Page 2: ...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 Ste...

Page 3: ...ation resistance coil loss and ground loss with the radiation resistance of a full size vertical antenna equal to about 35 As the antenna is shortened the radiation resistance decreases but the other...

Page 4: ...y be sharp and can cause injury Keep the end of the rods inside the body lines of your vehicle High voltage exists on your antenna and the Hot Rodz Transmit only when people are a safe distance away B...

Page 5: ...esults 1 Move the rods out from the center to form a larger capacity hat 2 Add more stainless steel rods 6 maximum 3 Use longer rods 4 Add a whip 5 Extend an existing whip further in length Increasing...

Page 6: ...ched between the main unit and a mounting tube of any outside diameter up to about 1 25 inch To convert a screwdriver mobile antenna for base operations do the following 1 Drive a 1 25 inch OD pipe ab...

Page 7: ...h DX Engineering Hot Rodz Optional Items DXE MM 1 Transformer Dual Impedance The MM 1 is a dual ratio UN UN unbalanced to unbalanced transformer Great for coupling your 50 coax to an antenna with a fe...

Page 8: ...for replacement of parts adjustment or repairs or any other work unless such charges are authorized in advance by DX Engineering If DX Engineering s products are claimed to be defective in material or...

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