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Multi-Band Vertical Remote
Antenna Tuner Add-on Kit
for 43 Foot Multi-band Vertical Antennas
80-10 Meters
DXE-MBV-ATU-1
DXE-MBV-ATU-1-INS Revision 3e
© 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 1 Antenna Tuner Add-on Kit for 43 Foot Multi-band Vertical Antennas 80-10 Meters DXE-MBV-ATU-1 DXE-MBV-ATU-1-INS Revision 3e © 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: Supplied Items
Multi-band Vertical Antennas is a remotely mounted automatic tuner system which also features proper feedline isolation for a 43 foot vertical antenna. The DXE-MBV-ATU-1 is the perfect solution for the DX’er running modest power (200 watts maximum) who wants maximum performance on any 43 foot tall multi-band vertical antenna. -
Page 3: Manual Updates
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 Made from Laser Cut Stainless Steel with 20 Sets of Stainless Steel Radial Attachment Hardware. The DX Engineering Radial Plate (patented) is meant for those of you having a vertical antenna and want an easy, neat and effective way to connect those essential radial wires to your antenna system for the highest efficiency and strongest signals.
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Page 5: Tools Required
1/2" deep well Nut Driver or open end wrench to attach DXE-SSVC-2P V-Bolt hardware Assembly Note: The assembly of the DXE-MBV-ATU-1 Multi-Band Vertical Remote Antenna Tuner Add-on Kit is described in this assembly manual with the use of the optional DX Engineering Tilt Base, DX Engineering Radial Plate, DX Engineering 43 foot vertical antenna and a 2"... - Page 6 Install the DXE-FCC050-H05-A Feedline Current Choke on the mounting bracket using the four #6 Hex Head Bolts, four #6 flat washers and four #6 tooth lock washers as shown in Figure 3 . Figure 3 On the MFJ-927 IntelliTuner™, remove the wing nut, two flat washers and split washer from the GROUND connection as shown in Figure 4.
- Page 7 MFJ-927 may make it appear that the bolt holes do not align properly with the DX Engineering mounting bracket. The easiest way to mount the MFJ-927 is to install the two hex head bolts closest to the DXE-FCC050-H05-A Feedline Current Choke first.
- Page 8 Install the two Ground Braids on the mounting bracket using two 1" hex head bolts, flat washers, star washers and hex head nuts as shown in Figure 5. Note the Ground Braid from the MFJ-927 remote IntelliTuner™ is installed on one of the bolts as shown. Figure 8 The DXE-8XDU002 coaxial cable jumper is connected from the DXE-FCC050-H05-A Feedline Current Choke SO-239 connector to the MFJ Tuner "Transmit"...
- Page 9 The DXE-MBV-ATU-1 Multi-Band Vertical Remote Antenna Tuner Add-on Kit requires the distance between the bottom of the DXE-TB-3P Tilt Base (included with the DX Engineering 43 foot vertical antennas) and the top surface of the DXE-RADP-3 Radial plate be set at 6-1/2" as shown in Figure 10.
- Page 10 Using the included DXE-SSVC-2P - Stainless Steel V-Clamp, mount the assembly to the antenna mounting pipe just above the Radial Plate. The standard 1-1/2" galvanized water pipe (with its 1.9" OD) is just fine for this application and can usually be found at your local home building supply store.
- Page 11 Attach the two ground braids to the DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate using hardware supplied with the Radial Plate as shown in Figure 12. Figure 12 - Ground Braids connected to the optional DX Engineering Radial Plate Once the remote tuner is installed, you'll want to cut the antenna feed wire to...
- Page 12 Connect the customer supplied coaxial cable from the transceiver to the DXE-FCC050-H05 Feedline Current Choke as shown in Figure 10. Do not ground the transceiver coaxial cable to the radial system. Weatherproofing of all coaxial cable PL-259 connections is recommended. Figure 15 - Coaxial Cable Connection Bias Tee and Operation The MFJ-4117 Bias Tee (included with the MFJ-927 Tuner) is usually located...
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Page 13: 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 14 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 15 DXE Radial Wire Kits for #14 Radial and Antenna Wire. DXE-RADP-1HWK - Radial Plate Wire Attachment Hardware Kit - Stainless Steel 20 Sets of ALL Stainless Steel Radial Hardware for use with the DX Engineering Stainless Steel Radial Plate. ...
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Page 16: 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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