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General Information
This compact receiving antenna system operates over a very wide bandwidth with superior strong signal
performance. The output Third Order Intercept (TOI) rating of +39 dBm is significantly better than most
aftermarket preamplifiers and receivers - making it one of the cleanest active antennas on the market,
reducing or eliminating spurious signals.
Feedline decoupling, absent in some other popular designs, is also exceptionally good. Decoupling the shield
greatly reduces feedline conducted noise and unwanted signal interference.
The
DXE-AVA-3
Active Matching Unit achieves unparalleled weak signal reception from 40 kHz* to 30
MHz. It may be used for VLF through HF reception with short metal or wire elements that range from less
than 6 feet up to 24 feet. The
DXE-AVA-3
has a myriad of broadband RF applications as a high impedance
buffer between a physically small antenna element and the receiver.
DXE-RSEAV-1
– Single Active Antenna with no power source included; intended for use with devices that
send +13.8 Vdc on the RF coaxial cable, such as
DXE-RTR-2
or
DXE-NCC-2
. Also, this model is for those
who will be using the Direct DC feature of the second F connector to power the
DXE-AVA-3
with DC on a
separate coaxial cable. The
DXE-RSEAV-1
includes:
DXE-AVA-3
Active Matching Unit
Non-conductive mounting plate
High quality Aluminum 3-piece antenna elements, 8 feet 6 inches long
Pair of Element connection wires, with ring and fork terminals
Stainless steel clamps and hardware
DXE-RSEAV-1FVI
– Single Active Antenna that includes a bias tee and power source; for use with any
receiver or a transceiver with a receive antenna (RX ANT) input. May be used on any transceiver with the
optional
DXE-RTR-2
Modular Receive-Transmit Interface
DXE-AVA-3
Active Matching Unit
Non-conductive mounting plate
Aluminum 3-piece antenna element, 8 feet 6 inches long
DXE-FVI-1
- Feedline Voltage Injector − powers the matching system and provides radio
connections
Includes a US plug wall transformer; 120 Vac 60 Hz to +12 Vdc, nominal
Stainless steel clamps and hardware
Using the Active Receive Verticals in a 4 Square or 8 Circle Array
Use the DX Engineering Receive Four Square System and four RSEAV-1 Antennas (
DXE-RSEAV-4
) to
configure a four square vertical array. Power and receiver connections are provided through the Four Square
system. Use the Receive Eight Circle system and eight RSEAV-1 Antennas (
DXE-RSEAV-8
) to configure
an eight circle receiving array. Power and receiver connections are provided through the Receive Eight
Circle system.
Using the Active Receive Verticals with the DXE-NCC-2
The
DXE-RSEAV-2P
Active Receive Vertical Antenna Set (two
RSEAV-1
Antennas) and a DX
Engineering
NCC-2
Receive Antenna Phasing Unit are used as a steerable dual vertical array for weak signal
and DXing.
RSEAV
Active Receive Verticals must be at least 1/10-wavelength away from any transmit
antenna. The
NCC-2
switches the power off during transmit. This configuration allows the operator to
selectively null out interference, and thereby enhance the desired received signal direction ability. Every
radio manufacturer and every amateur radio operator's location is different. Refer to the
DXE-NCC-2
manual for details. Also, you should consult your radio manufacturer's manual for details and further
requirements.
