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GABU-1P Base Package
GAHR-1P: 10 – 20 m Coverage Package
GA30M-1P: 30 m Coverage Package
GA40M-1P: 40 m Coverage Package
DXE-GA-INS-Rev. 1
© DX Engineering 2006
P.O. Box 1491 · Akron, OH 44309-1491
Phone: (800) 777-0703 ·Tech Support and International: (330) 572-3200
Fax: (330) 572-3279 · E-mail: DXEngineering@DXEngineering.com
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Summary of Contents for DX Engineering Garden Antennas GABU-1P
- Page 1 GAHR-1P: 10 – 20 m Coverage Package GA30M-1P: 30 m Coverage Package GA40M-1P: 40 m Coverage Package DXE-GA-INS-Rev. 1 © DX Engineering 2006 P.O. Box 1491 · Akron, OH 44309-1491 Phone: (800) 777-0703 ·Tech Support and International: (330) 572-3200 Fax: (330) 572-3279 · E-mail: DXEngineering@DXEngineering.com...
- Page 2 The DX Engineering Garden Antennas™ are low profile vertical antenna systems designed to blend into the environment while still providing superior DX performance. They can be removed and reinstalled in minutes, satisfying that fussy neighbor or strict CC&R's. Configurations are available for the 40, 30, and 20 through 10 meter bands.
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Page 3: Installation
Mounting Site Selection Central to the efficiency of a vertical antenna and a shortened vertical in particular is the ground radial system. The best mounting site would allow the installation of at least 16 radials 1/4 wavelength long on the lowest band of operation. More is better. On 40m, this would be about 32 feet long. - Page 4 Connect your coax feedline to the pigtail using a female to female SO-239 adapter. If you are using a DX Engineering Radial Plate, the pigtail should connect to the radial plate using a bulkhead adapter such as the DXE-363-SST SO-239 bulkhead fitting.
- Page 5 Insert a 3/16 Allen wrench through the bottom section of the fitting into the rod end and screw the bottom section to the brass antenna mounting block. Allow the bottom section of the quick disconnect fitting to turn with the Allen wrench to ensure that half of the rod stays in it while the other half is threaded into the brass mounting block.
- Page 6 Assembly of Band-Specific Antennas At least one of the band-specific assemblies must be used before the Garden Antenna is functional. All needed hardware is included with each assembly. Both the 72 inch and the 24 inch masts (96" total) along with a threaded coupler are included in the Base Assembly. The DXE-GAHR-1P kit is for 10-20M, the DXE-GA30M-1P kit is for 30M and the DXE-GA40M-1P kit is for 40M.
- Page 7 Hub Assembly The custom machined hub mounts the Hot Rodz and attaches to the top of the antenna mast using set screws. Use the included Allen wrench to install set screws in all of the threaded holes in the hub. The threaded holes with close vertical spacing are used to secure the Hot Rodz in the hub.
- Page 8 Assembly of DXE-GA30M-1P 30m Kit The 30m kit includes a custom machined hub, a custom 30m loading coil, six 48" Hot Rodz, a threaded adapter with a locking nut and an Allen wrench. Protective rubber tips for the end of the Hot Rodz are also included.
- Page 9 Assembly of DXE-GA40M-1P 40m Kit The 40m kit includes a custom machined hub, a custom 40m loading coil, six 48" Hot Rodz, a threaded adapter with a locking nut and an Allen wrench. Protective rubber tips for the end of the Hot Rodz are also included.
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Page 10: 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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