DX Engineering DXE-60VA-1P, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Introduction
The
DX Engineering THUNDERBOLT
®
DXE-60VA-1P is a high performance 60 meter vertical
antenna that is tunable to operate over segments of the entire band with an SWR of 1.5:1 or less,
yet is only an optimum 43 feet high! Designed with 6063 corrosion-resistant aluminum tubing and
stainless steel hardware, this antenna is very durable and attractive.
DX Engineering’s new
THUNDERBOLT
®
technology has been proven in the hostile, remote
environment of Antarctica’s Peter I Island by the outstanding performance by the
3Y0X DXpedition
with an amazing 5,869 QSOs on 80 meters!
Of course, another key to performance is a good ground radial system. 32 radials, 30 feet long are
recommended. Fewer radials will work, but with diminished results.
The DXE-60VA-1P 60 meter vertical antenna includes the antenna element, mounting plates and
Tilt Base.
Features

Full band tunable coverage on 60 meters with an SWR under 1.5:1 No Tuner needed

Includes the patented DXE Tilt Base
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Power Handling up to 5 kW - built to last
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Only 43 ft overall height
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Perfect for Four Square or Phased Array systems

Can be upgraded to 80 Meter Vertical Antenna System - DXE-80VA-3
Additional Material Needed, Not Supplied:

Antenna Mounting - Steel mounting pipe, up to 2.0
″
OD maximum , 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
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DXE-P8A - Penetrox™ A - To ensure good connection with aluminum
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UMI-81343 - Anti-Seize compound - used on the threads of the Stainless Steel Hardware to
prevent galling and aid in proper tightening torque.
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DXE-RADP-3 - Patented Radial Plate: The most effective way to connect those essential
radial wires and the feedline coax to your vertical antenna for the maximum efficiency and
strongest signals. All stainless construction and includes 20 sets of radial connection
hardware. Additional radial components available.

DXE-RAD-1HWK - Stainless Steel Radial Plate Hardware: Additional 20 Sets of all
Stainless Steel Radial Hardware for use with the DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate

DXE-RADW - Radial Wire Kits: DXE-RADW-500K/BD contains a 500 foot spool of 14
gauge PVC insulated black copper stranded wire with 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 PVC insulated black copper stranded wire with 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

DXE-SSVC-2P Stainless Steel V-Clamp. One for the DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate.