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people, or animals. Grass will quickly overgrow the radials and they will be virtually impossible to
see. An article describing this process is available the DX Engineering website in the
Tech Info
section. Radials can also be buried just under the surface by using a power edger to make a slit in
the soil.
Assembly
The
DXE-30VE-1
shipping box contains the vertical tubing sections, an insulated U-channel, two
U-Bolt assemblies, a backing plate, eight stainless steel element clamps, a black vinyl cap, and
stainless steel hardware.
Carefully un-box the antenna and separate the various parts. Eight of the element sections are 36"
long. The base element section is 36" long and nested inside the base element section is an 18"
section for added wall strength to the base element section. The base section drilled for the
feedpoint connection. The vinyl cap for the top element section should be installed after assembly
of the vertical is complete.
Note:
DXE-P8A Penetrox A Anti-Oxidant
should be used between all antenna element
sections. Penetrox is an electrical joint compound to affect a substantial electrical connection
between metal parts such as telescoping aluminum tubing or other antenna pieces. It ensures
high conductivity at all voltage levels by displacing moisture and preventing corrosion or
oxidation.
UMI-81343 Never-Seez
or
DXE-NSBT8 Anti-Seize
should be used on all clamps, bolts and
stainless steel threaded hardware to prevent galling and to ensure proper tightening.
When assembling any telescoping aluminum tubing sections you should take the following steps:
1. Make sure the edges are smooth and not sharp. Deburring may be necessary, since burrs and
shavings can occur on seams as well as edges. All surfaces need to be completely smooth to
allow easy assembly of tubing sections.
Caution
Aluminum tubing edges can be very sharp.
Take precautions to ensure you do not get accidentally cut.
The raised particles and shavings that appear when the aluminum tubing is machined are
referred to as burrs, and the process by which they are removed is known as deburring.
Deburring is a finishing method used in manufacturing. Our aluminum tubing is machine cut on
both ends and machine slit on one end. Although DX Engineering manufactured aluminum
tubing is deburred, you should further assure that there are no ragged edges or protrusions.
Use the
DXE-22166
Slim Grip Deburring Tool
, or the
DXE-22600
Deburring Tool with
Extending Handle and Extra Blades
for this operation.
2. Clean the inside of the aluminum tubing to clear out any dirt or foreign material that would
cause the aluminum tubing sections to bind during assembly. Do not use any type of oil or
