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Introduction
This instruction manual describes the optional remote tuner upgrade package available for the
DXE-MBVE-5A
multi-band vertical antenna system using the MFJ-998RT 1500 watt remote tuner.
There are two complete
DXE-MBVE-5A
systems for use with the
MFJ-998RT
Remote Tuner
DX Engineering
MBVE-5A
Model Numbers
MFJ-998RT
Brackets
MFJ-998RT
Tuner
1500 Watt
DXE-MBVE-5AE-RT
X
DXE-MBVE-5AERT8
X
X
X = Included
There are two upgrade retrofit kits for existing
DXE-MBVE-5/5A
systems for use with the
MFJ-
998RT
remote tuner. One with the tuner, one for use if the customer already has the tuner.
Upgrade kits include new longer base tube, brackets, remote tuner as selected below.
DX Engineering
Upgrade Model
Numbers
DXE-MBVE-
TBHW
Hardware Kit
DXE-MBVE-5A-
UGHW
Hardware Kit
MFJ-998RT -
Brackets
MFJ-998RT -
Tuner
1500 Watt
DXE-MBVE-5UG-RT
X
X
X
DXE-MBVE-5UGRT8
X
X
X
X
X = Included
There are also options available for other MFJ remote tuners allowing operation at 200, 300, 600 or
1500 Watt power levels. See the DX Engineering web site for complete details.
A complete manual including the assembly of the
DXE-MBVE-5A
antenna system that also
includes the information in this manual is available from DX Engineering and can be downloaded
from the DX Engineering web site at
Additional Material Needed but not Supplied:
JTL-12555 Jet-Lube
™
SS-30 Pure Copper Anti-Seize 12555
- To ensure good electrical
and RF connection for Aluminum Element Sections and also used on the threads of Stainless
Steel Hardware to prevent galling (seizing) and aid in proper tightening.
The assemblies or upgrades that use the extended base tube and new base tube insulator are
basically built the same as the standard
DXE-MBVE-5A
which is described in greater detail in the
DXE-MBVE-5A
manual which is available on-line from the DX Engineering web site at
. The Saf-T-Tilt™ base and the aluminum vertical elements are all the
same for all of the
DXE-MBVE-5A
models. The only difference is the base tube length (Short Base
tube is 14”, Long Base Tube required for the remote tuners is 36”) new base tube insulator and
associated hardware.
