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.
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Drilled Insulator Drawing SAF-T-Tilt™ Base Assembly Upgrade Hardware Kit Ref. DXE-MBVE-5A-UGHW for the extended base tube option Number 1/4”-20 x 3/4” long Hex Head Bolt, Stainless Steel 1/4”-20 x 2-3/4” long Hex Head Cap Screw, Stainless Steel 1/4”-20 x 3-1/4” long Hex Head Cap Screw, Stainless Steel 1/4”...
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DXE-MBVE-THW Parts Listing DXE-MBVE-THW Mounting Hardware Kit For the MFJ-993BRT/MFJ-994BRT Tuner mounting option U-Bolt, Stainless Steel, 2.5”, 4” long, 5/16”-18 threads Aluminum Saddle, V-Block 5/16”-18 Hex Nut, Stainless Steel 5/16”-18 x 5/8” long, Hex Head Cap Bolt, Stainless Steel 5/16” Washer, Flat, Stainless Steel 5/16”...
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3. Loosely mount the bottom aluminum saddle clamp assembly approximately 13-1/4” below the previously (upper) mounted saddle clamp using the same hardware described for the upper clamp. Ensure both clamps are facing the same direction. (This installation method works well since the MFJ tuner mounting flanges can be in slightly different positions on the tuners.) 4.
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The feedline coaxial cable connects from the Antenna Tuner to the Bias-T in the radio room. Two views showing the MFJ-993BRT or MFJ-994BRT installed on the DXE-MBVE-5A antenna - 5 -...
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Bias Tee Information The MFJ-4117 Bias Tee is included with the MFJ Remote Tuner. Since the coaxial cable is supplying the DC voltage to the remote tuner (injected in the coaxial cable by the Bias Tee), the coaxial cable used must have a good DC path.
All products manufactured by DX Engineering are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. DX Engineering’s sole obligation under these warranties shall be to issue credit, repair or replace any item or part thereof which is proved to be other than as warranted; no allowance shall be made for any labor charges of Buyer for replacement of parts, adjustment or repairs, or any other work, unless such charges are authorized in advance by DX Engineering.
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