Additional Material Needed, Not Supplied - DX Engineering DXE-MBVE-5A Instructions Manual

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 relaxed 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 relaxed 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-GUY-200 Guying Kit for Vertical Antennas
Some vertical antenna manufacturers indicate their antennas do not need guying. During times of
high winds or ice loading, some of these vertical antennas may sustain damage or fail altogether.
With the small amount of effort needed to install a four point guying system, the risk hardly seems
worth taking. A four-point guying scheme provides the best mechanical advantage to reduce wind
stress, regardless of direction. A four point guying system is recommended for use with the DX
Engineering SAF-T-TILT™ Base, because just one of the guy ropes has to be loosened when you
tilt the vertical antenna down. The remaining guys help stabilize the vertical antenna in three
directions when being raised. For details on guying this antenna, refer to the Guying a Vertical
Antenna System page.
See these and other options available from DX Engineering for this antenna system in this manual
refer to the Optional Accessory Items page.
Additional Material Needed but not Supplied:
 JTL-12555 Jet-Lube
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.
 For a new installation: 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.
 For a new installation: Quick-Set or other type of Concrete - Mounting pipe installation
(type depends on your particular conditions and landscape).
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SS-30 Pure Copper Anti-Seize 12555 - To ensure good electrical
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