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Appendix A – Optional Radial Plate
Using a Radial Plate greatly simplifies mounting radial wires in a vertical installation. The
DXE-RADP-3
stainless steel Radial Plate contains enough stainless hardware sets to attach 20
radials.
DXE-RADW
- Radial Wire Kits and Components
contain everything you need to make
your own radials, including lawn staples to hold the wire down, are also available.
There are optional DX Engineering Radial Wire Kits available.
DXE-RADW-500K/BD
contains a
500 foot spool of 14 gauge copper stranded wire with black PVC insulation, 20 Terminal Lugs and
100 Steel or Biodegradable Lawn Staples. The
DXE-RADW-1000K/BD
Radial Wire Kit contains
a 1,000 foot spool of 14 gauge copper stranded wire with black PVC insulation, 40 Terminal Lugs
and 200 Steel or Biodegradable Lawn Staples.
RADW-20RT, -32RT
or -
65RT
contain 20 each
radial wires with 1/4" terminal attached. These kits come in 20 Ft, 32 Ft, or 65Ft lengths.
To connect a coax feedline to the vertical, you may use an SO-239 connector on the Radial Plate.
This will also provide a means to ground the feedline shield to the radial system and make a
connection to the vertical. The
DXE-112-KIT
has the SO-239 and stainless mounting hardware
needed. You must supply a piece of 14 gauge copper stranded wire and lug terminal to run from the
connector to the vertical. Stranded wire is flexible, which works best, especially if you are using or
will use a Tilt Base. You will also need a clamp, such as the
DXE-SSVC-2P
for 1" to 2" OD to
secure the Radial Plate to the vertical mounting pipe.
The Radial Plate should be mounted to the vertical mounting pipe before the vertical base section. It
should be as close to the ground as possible with approximately 1" to 2" ground clearance to allow
access to the radial wire hardware for installation and tightening.
Figure A-1:
Optional
DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate
Shown with optional
DXE-SSVC-2P
V-Clamp,
