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RF-PRO-1B

Parts List

QTY Description

1   Loop Antenna with L-Bracket
1   Preamplifier
2   Saddle Clamps with U-Bolts and

Mounting Hardware

1 Package of Preamplifier

Mounting Hardware

1 Coax Seal package
1

Roll of Electrical Tape

1 24 VAC Wall Mount

Transformer

1 3 foot F-male to F-male jumper

cable

1 1 foot F-male to F-male jumper

cable

1 PL-259 to F Connector Adapter
1

20 VDC Power Inserter

1 RCA to RCA cable
1 RCA-Y adapter cable

Manual Updates

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Summary of Contents for RF-PRO-1B

Page 1: ...p Antenna DXE RF PRO 1B DXE RF PRO 1B INS Revision 0c DX Engineering 2017 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge OH 44278 Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax 330 572 3279 E mail DXEngineering DXEngineering com ...

Page 2: ... Useable coverage range 100 kHz to 30 MHz Rejects power line noise Rugged construction easily mounts to a pole or flat vertical surface 3 4 inch dia aluminum loop supplied with preamplifier power inserter and DC power supply No manual tuning necessary No Home Owners Association problems low profile easy to camouflage and works at a few feet above ground level Modular design for easy installation a...

Page 3: ...e to interference sources such as TVs florescent lamps power line wiring etc By rejecting the electric field there is a reduction in local interference compared to other types of active and passive antennas Interference reduction is further enhanced by the deep nulls of the antenna s Figure Eight directivity pattern that can be used to null out or reduce interference coming from a specific local o...

Page 4: ...age of the directivity of this antenna it should be mounted on a light duty rotator For best results it should be located as far away as possible from any metal objects that could distort or shield the antenna s reception like gutters downpipes metal plumbing and aluminum foil backed thermal insulation It can be positioned indoors or outdoors at least 5 feet above ground level but for best results...

Page 5: ...t protection and possibly an internal transmit receive switch that disconnects or shorts the input when transmitting we cannot be sure of the radio s protection limits and DX Engineering cannot be responsible for any damage that may result Therefore included in the loop s power inserter is a relay KEY jack that can be actuated by the amplifier keying output of a typical transceiver When actuated t...

Page 6: ... is applied to the preamplifier and connection is made to your receiver If the KEY input to the power inserter is left open or disconnected then power is always applied to the preamplifier If your transceiver has a KEY output that goes high on transmit then you can reverse the polarity of the power inserter relay actuation by removing the power inserter s base plate and programming the DIP switche...

Page 7: ...d rotator using customer supplied mast Many users utilize this configuration to take full advantage of the antenna s directional characteristics Because of the antenna s low weight and wind loading a very low power rotator can be used typical of the type used with TV antennas A light duty rotator is available from DX Engineering Hint When installing the one foot jumper with F connectors or any cab...

Page 8: ... to avoid inadvertently connecting the 20 VDC antenna output of the power inserter to the antenna input on your receiver Although the power inserter has a self resetting internal fuse that will trip at a current draw above 400 milliamps Making this connection error will put 20 VDC on the input of your receiver momentarily that could damage some receivers and is not covered by warranty ...

Page 9: ...ifier from the mounting pole as shown below This is required to avoid ground loops The upper saddle clamp uses the regular hardware serrated flange hex nut as shown in the pictures below The use of Jet Lube SS 30 anti seize JTL 12555 is recommended for all hardware to avoid galling The loop antenna and the preamplifier have small weep holes in that face downward to drain any condensation that may ...

Page 10: ...t leave sealing residue on the connector threads Power Inserter The preamplifier s output is connected to the 20 VDC output of the power inserter via the customer supplied lead in RG 6 cable If a lightning protector is used in this coaxial line it must be capable of passing DC The power inserter contains a highly filtered linear DC regulator with an internal self resetting fuse that provides prote...

Page 11: ...F male to F male jumper cable 1 1 foot F male to F male jumper cable 1 PL 259 to F Connector Adapter 1 20 VDC Power Inserter 1 RCA to RCA cable 1 RCA Y adapter cable 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 Engin...

Page 12: ...tallation 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 outside of our plant and shall not apply to any goods or parts thereof furnished by Buyer or acquired from others at Buyer s specifications In addition DX Engineering s warranties do not extend to other ...

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