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Table of Contents
Introduction
3
Default Jumper Configuration Settings
18
System Overview
4
Diagram 1 - Default Configuration
19
Features
4
Optimizing the Array
02
Additional Parts Required
5
Front-to-Rear (Null) Optimizing
20
Example of Array Performance
5
Operation
02
Site Selection
7
Normal Receive Four Square Operation
21
Proximity to Transmit Antennas
7
Receive Four Square Troubleshooting
21
Topographical Considerations
8
Site Selection in Relation to Noise Sources
8
Ground System
9
Appendix A - Alternate Configurations
26
Lightning Protection
9
Supplying Power Using the Feedline
26
Sizing the Array
10
Directional Control Using the Feedline
27
Four Square Layout
11
Diagram 2 - Alternate Configuration
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System Operational Overview
12
Diagram 3 - Alternate Configuration
29
Installation
12
DXE-RFS-3 and Active Element Power
30
Active Antenna Elements
13
Directional Control
30
Active Antenna Feedlines
14
Internal Jumper Selection
30
Delay Lines
14
Default Jumper Configuration
31
Control and Power Connections
16
Technical Support and Warranty 32
Default Configuration
18
Figures
Figure 1 - Site Selection Clear Distance
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Figure 2 - Layout of the DXE-RFS-SYS-4S Four Square System
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Figure 3 - Active Element L1MF Jumper Locations
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Figure 4 - Array Diagonal Dimension
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Figure 5 - Jumper Locations showing Default Settings
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Tables
Table 1 - Array Safety Distance Minimums at 1500 watts
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Table 2 - Array Side Lengths
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Table 3 - Examples of DLY3 Required Length
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Table 4 - BCD Directional Control Matrix, “1” 12 Vdc (Default)
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Table 5 - Differential Voltage Control Matrix
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