DX Engineering DXE-MBVE-1UGBRT3 Instruction Manual page 2

Introduction
This instruction manual describes the optional remote tuner upgrade packages that use the MFJ
remote tuners available for the DXE-MBVE-1 multi-band vertical antenna system.
There are 5 complete DXE-MBVE-1 antenna systems for use with MFJ the Remote Tuners. These
packages include the DXE-MBVE-1 antenna with mounting hardware and remote tuner options:
DX Engineering DXE-MBVE-
Antenna Model
Numbers Hardware Kit
DXE-MBVE-1-BRT
DXE-MBVE-1-BRT3
DXE-MBVE-1-BRT4
DXE-MBVE-1-RT
DXE-MBVE-1-RT8
There are 5 upgrade retrofit kits for existing DXE-MBVE-1 systems for use with the MFJ remote
tuners. Two of the upgrade kits have only the mounting hardware needed for use with a customer
owned MFJ remote tuner, the other kits include the mounting hardware and an MFJ remote tuner.
DX Engineering
Upgrade Model
Numbers
DXE-MBVE-1-UGBRT
DXE-MBVE-1UGBRT3
DXE-MBVE-1UGBRT4
DXE-MBVE-1UG-RT
DXE-MBVE-1UGRT8
A complete manual including the assembly of the DXE-MBVE-1 antenna system shows detailed
information on the antenna and is a good reference when performing this upgrade. If you have
misplaced your original DXE-MBVE-1 manual, you can view or download a copy from the DX
Engineering web site at www.DXEngineering.com.
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.
 11/64" drill bit and drill
 Pencil
 Tape measure
 Screwdriver
 Standard tools including wrenches, nut drivers, etc.
DXE-MBVE-1-
TBHW UGHW
Hardware Kit
X
X
X
X X
X X
X = Included
DXE-MBVE- DXE-MBVE-1-
TBHW UGHW
Hardware Kit Hardware Kit
X
X
X
X X
X X
X = Included
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SS-30 Pure Copper Anti-Seize 12555 - To ensure good electrical
DXE-MBVE- MFJ-993BRT
THW Tuner
Hardware Kit 300 Watt
X
X X
X
DXE-MBVE- MFJ-993BRT
THW Tuner
Hardware Kit 300 Watt
X
X X
X
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MFJ-994BRT MFJ-998RT
Tuner Tuner
600 Watt 1500 Watt
X
X
MFJ-994BRT MFJ-998RT
Tuner Tuner
600 Watt 1500 Watt
X
X