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Remote Tuner Option
for the
DXE-MBVE-5A
Vertical Antenna
DXE-MBVE-5UGRT8
for the
MFJ-998RT 1500 Watt Remote Tuner
DXE-MBVE-5UGRT8- INS-Revision 0b
Remote Tuner shown with additional optional parts
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Phone: (800) 777-0703 ∙ Tech Support and International: (330) 572-3200
Fax: (330) 572-3279 ∙ E-mail: DXEngineering@DXEngineering.com
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- Page 1 MFJ-998RT 1500 Watt Remote Tuner DXE-MBVE-5UGRT8- INS-Revision 0b Remote Tuner shown with additional optional parts © DX Engineering 2017 1200 Southeast Ave. - Tallmadge, OH 44278 USA Phone: (800) 777-0703 ∙ Tech Support and International: (330) 572-3200 Fax: (330) 572-3279 ∙ E-mail: DXEngineering@DXEngineering.com...
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Page 2: Additional Material Needed But Not Supplied
DXE-MBVE-5AERT8 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. - Page 3 Upgrade Hardware for the Extended Base Tube Drawing This drawing shows the Upgrade Hardware Kit that includes the associated hardware. For existing systems, the new hardware is supplied with the upgrade kits to make installation easier. NOTE: The Upgrade Kits also include an extended (36”) Base Tube and a new Drilled Insulator...
- Page 4 DXE-MBVE-TBHW DXE-MBVE-TBHW Mounting Hardware Kit For the MFJ-998RT Tuner mounting option V-Block Saddle, Aluminum U-Bolt, Stainless Steel, 3.75” x 5/16”-18 Tuner Shelf Bracket, Stainless Steel 5/16” Washer, Split Lock, Stainless Steel 5/16” Washer, Flat, Stainless Steel 5/16” Washer, External Tooth, Stainless Steel 5/16”...
- Page 5 3. With the U-bolts loose, you can slip the assembly onto the lower base tube. <Hint: If you tilt the base, it makes it easy to do this part of the installation.>. Position the top U- bolt 4-1/2” below the top of the base tube as shown.
- Page 6 5. When the upper antenna parts are mounted to the base assembly (see previous installation instructions), install the Studded Band Clamp on the first element just above the black insulator with the stud facing the side nearest the tuner connections. Install the 10” long tuner wire from the studded band clamp using the #10 hardware.
- Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Technical Support
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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