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Multi-Band Dipole Kit 

 

DXE-WA-070  40-10 Meters 
DXE-WA-135  80-10 Meters  

DXE-WA-260  160-10 Meters 

 

DXE-WA-INS-Series Rev 4 

 

 

 

















 DX Engineering 2020 

1200 Southeast Ave. - Tallmadge, OH  44278  USA 

Phone: (800) 777-0703 ∙ Tech Support and International: (330) 572-3200

 

Fax: (330) 572-3279 ∙ E-mail: [email protected] 

 

 

Summary of Contents for DXE-WA-070

Page 1: ... DXE WA 135 80 10 Meters DXE WA 260 160 10 Meters DXE WA INS Series Rev 4 DX Engineering 2020 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge OH 44278 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax 330 572 3279 E mail DXEngineering DXEngineering com ...

Page 2: ...ower rating When using an external balun such as the DX Engineering DXE MC20 1 1 Maxi Core 20 the limiting factor in band coverage will be the height above ground location and the tuner used Safety Considerations 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 com...

Page 3: ...er Fed Shortened Dipole using Ladder Line Feedline The DX Engineering Multi Band Dipoles include 100 feet of high quality legal limit capable 300 Ω ladder line Depending on your specific installation this feedline will need to be shortened or lengthened The optional DXE LLC 1P Ladder Line Couplers can be used for connecting ladder line together for lengthening the ladder line Also included are two...

Page 4: ... proper job A simple multi band dipole may be constructed for the lowest band on which operation is desired but the overall length of the dipole antenna should be a shortened half wavelength as shown in Table 1 This antenna may be fed with ladder line and an antenna tuner with balanced connections You should use a DX Engineering external balun connected with coaxial cable to a wide range unbalance...

Page 5: ...he nearest odd multiple 1 8 wavelength length is 92 7 feet 30 9 x 3 If you need over 100 feet you would have to add to the feedline to achieve 154 5 feet 30 9 x 5 to maintain the odd 1 8th multiple rule for length of the DX Engineering 300 ohm ladder line Assembling the Dipole Center T Support The Center T support has pre drilled holes for attachment of the wire elements ladder line feedline and a...

Page 6: ...the ladder line on the Center T support prior to putting up the antenna Install external tooth lock washers over the ladder line terminals Weave the ends of the element wires with ring terminals through the Center T as shown and place the ring terminals on the hex head bolts Remove the excess slack in the wire elements on the Center T support prior to putting up the antenna Install flat washers on...

Page 7: ...g UV resistant Rope Support Line The center T support top hole is used for the attachment of a UV resistant messenger line that can be strung above the antenna wire and is used to provide support for the antenna wire and feedline The use of the messenger line which is strongly recommended will reduce stress on the element wires and keep the antenna from stretching over time which will change its r...

Page 8: ...l not extend to any products or parts thereof which have been subjected to any misuse or neglect damaged by accident rendered defective by reason of improper installation 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 t...

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