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Assembling the Vertical Sections
The vertical sections of the
DXE-160VA-1
is made of custom engineered 6061-T8 and 6063-T832
corrosion-resistant aluminum tubing ranging in size from 3" OD to 1" OD. The 3" OD section has
already been mounted in the Pivot Base Assembly in an earlier assembly step.
Topping off the installation of the vertical sections will be the Capacity Hat assembly which is
specifically designed to allow the center of resonance to be moved down to the low band edge of
160 meters for dedicated CW ops.
It is suggested that the
vertical elements be laid
out in a line according
to size on a flat surface
for ease of assembly.
Once all the parts are
assembled, the vertical
sections should be
supported with either
saw horses, chairs or
other suitable structures
for installation of the
capacity hat.
When all the vertical
element sections are
assembled, they will be
mated to the Pivot Base
Assembly.
DXE-160VA-1
Element Tube
Sections
Note: The 3" OD x 72" long, .120” wall thickness base antenna section has already been installed
on the Pivot Base Assembly.
