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Suggested Parts Not Included
DXE-RADP-3
Radial Plate (US Patent No. 6,927,740 and D533,167):
Made from Laser Cut Stainless Steel with 20 Sets of Stainless Steel Radial Attachment
Hardware. The DX Engineering Radial Plate is meant for those of you having a
vertical antenna and wanting an easy, neat and effective way to connect those essential
radial wires to your antenna system for the highest efficiency and strongest signals.
DXE-SSVC-2P
Stainless Steel V-Clamp:
One required for mounting the optional
DXE-RADP-3
Radial Plate to the antenna mounting
pipe of 1" to 2" outside diameter.
DXE-RADW Radial Wire Kits and Components:
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 65 Ft lengths.
DXE-112-KIT - DX Engineering Chassis Mount Coaxial Connector
DX Engineering Chassis Mount Connectors are RF connectors that provide a positive,
secure connection for your coaxial connections to you radio or antenna system. Offering
high-quality Amphenol® and non-Amphenol brand SO-239 chassis mount connectors for
you to choose from, with silver plated conductors and PTFE dielectric or glass-reinforced
PBT insulation to ensure the best performance for your application. SO-239 panel mount connectors
are also available and all connectors come with the correct hardware.
Additional Material Needed but not Supplied:
Antenna Mounting
- Steel mounting pipe, up to 2.0
″
OD, 0.25
″
wall thickness, 4 feet long.
The standard 1-1/2" galvanized water pipe (with its 1.9" OD) is just fine for this application
and can usually be found at your local home building supply store.
Quik-Set Concrete
- Mounting pipe installation (type depends on your landscape)
DXE-P8A - Penetrox™ A
- To ensure good connection for aluminum element sections
UMI-81343 - Anti-Seize
compound - used on the threads of Stainless Steel Hardware to
prevent galling and aid in proper tightening torque.
Installation
Site Selection
Select a mounting location clear from power lines, structures and other antennas by a minimum of
35 feet.
Consider overhead power lines, utility cables and wires
. The vertical should be mounted
away from local noise sources or other metallic objects which can re-radiate noise and affect the
tuning, radiation pattern and SWR. Determine the direction you want the antenna to tilt down and
make sure there is adequate clearance (at least 35 feet). There should also be a clear area around the
antenna for the guying and radial system that will extend away from the antenna.
