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- Page 1 40 Meter Vertical Antenna DXE-40VE-1 DXE-40VE-1-INS Revision 13a © DX Engineering 2012 P.O. Box 1491 ∙ Akron, OH 44309-1491 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: Table Of Contents
Technical Support and Warranty Introduction The DX Engineering DXE-40VE-1 is a fast taper 33 feet high 40 meter monoband vertical antenna system. The vertical antenna operates over the entire 40 meter band with a SWR less than 1.5:1. There are no traps, coils or linear loading elements to rob power. Designed with 6063 corrosion- resistant aluminum tubing and stainless steel hardware, this antenna is very durable and attractive. -
Page 3: Warning
Every effort is made to supply the latest manual revision with each product. Occasionally a manual will be updated between the time your DX Engineering product is shipped and when you receive it. Please check the DX Engineering web site (www.dxengineering.com) for the latest revision manual. -
Page 4: Parts Included
Parts Included Description Quantity Mount Plate Mast Mount Channel 3/8 U-Bolt x 2" ID x 3.25" leg, Saddle & Hardware 1/4-20 x 1" Hex Head Bolt 1/4" Star Washer DXE-CAVS-1P V-Bolt Saddle Clamp DXE-ECL-040 - Element Clamp DXE-ECL-060 - Element Clamp DXE-ECL-10SS - Element Clamp DXE-ECL-12SS - Element Clamp DXE-ECL-16SS - Element Clamp... -
Page 5: Mounting Pipe
Grass will quickly overgrow the radials and they will be virtually impossible to see. An article describing this process is available the DX Engineering website in the Tech Info section. Radials can also be buried just under the surface by using a power edger to make a slit in the soil. -
Page 6: Vertical Base Section
assemblies, backing plate, 12 stainless steel clamps, black vinyl cap and stainless steel hardware. Carefully un-box the antenna and separate the various parts. All of the element sections are 36" long. Nested inside the 36" drilled base element section is the 18" drilled section for added wall strength to the base element section. -
Page 7: Base Section To Mounting Pipe
Install the lower element on to the insulated channel using the two 3/8" x 2" U-Bolts, two saddle clamps, four flat washers, four split washers, and four nuts as shown in Figure 1. Use the outer upper and lower holes of the channel. When tightening, observe the split washers. When they fully seat (flatten out), the clamp is tight enough. - Page 8 Deburring is a finishing method used in manufacturing. Our aluminum tubing is machine cut on both ends and machine slit on one end. Although DX Engineering manufactured aluminum tubing is deburred, you should further assure that there are no ragged edges or protrusions.
- Page 9 Using a felt tip pen, measure and mark the bottom eight element sections (1-7/8", 1-3/4", 1-5/8", 1- 1/2", 1-3/8", 1-1/4", 1-1/8", and 1") at 4". Mark the top four element sections (7/8", 3/4", 5/8", and 1/2") at 6" (the top 1/2" section does have slits but they are not used) as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 Slide the element clamps over each section before putting them together.
- Page 10 Figure 6 - Finished Antenna Assembly The top section may be adjusted to vary the overall length from 33 to 36 feet for fine tuning if necessary. - 9 -...
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Page 11: Tuning The Vertical Antenna System
When the upper element sections are assembled together install the black vinyl cap in place at the top of the smallest element section. Carefully mount the element sections into the 2" base section (don't forget to install and tighten the bottom element clamp). CAUTION: Attempting final assembly without proper precaution can be dangerous. -
Page 12: Guying The Vertical Antenna
Guying the Vertical Antenna System Guying of vertical antennas is always recommended for stability. However, if your area encounters severe wind velocities or icing conditions, simple guying will reduce the possibility of failure. Using the optional DXE-GUY-200 kit, you can install four guy ropes starting approximately 1/2 the way up the vertical antenna system to ground level. -
Page 13: Appendix A - Optional Radial Plate
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 PVC insulation, 20 Terminal Lugs and 100 Steel or Biodegradable Lawn Staples. -
Page 14: Appendix B - Optional Tilt Base
The stainless steel Tilt Base makes raising and lowering the vertical a one-man operation. If you are upgrading your existing DXE-40VE-1 installation, the Tilt Base will use some of the hardware that originally came with your vertical. -
Page 15: Appendix C - Optional Vertical Feedline Current Choke
Appendix C - Optional Vertical Feedline Current Choke The DXE-VFCC-H05-A Vertical Feedline Current Choke is used to optimize the performance of many kinds of vertical antennas. It prevents unwanted RFI by eliminating feedline current and radiation. By eliminating stray currents from the feedline all power goes to the antenna, and any noise or unwanted signals picked-up by the feedline are eliminated, improving efficiency. -
Page 16: Optional Accessory Items
DXE-RADP-3 - Radial Plate, Stainless Steel with 20 Sets of SS Radial Attachment Hardware The DX Engineering Radial Plate is meant for those of you that have or are building a quarter wave vertical antenna and who want an easy, neat and effective way to connect those essential radial wires and the coax to your vertical antenna for the lowest takeoff angle and strongest signals. - Page 17 DXE-STPL - Radial Wire Anchor Pins, 100/pack - No need to bury your radials! DX Engineering Radial Wire Anchor Pins are perfect for fastening radials below the grass line to eliminate the risk of damaging your radials during lawn maintenance.
- Page 18 A four point guying system is recommended for use with a DX Engineering Tilt Base, because just one of the guy ropes has to be loosened when you tilt the vertical down.
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