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Single-Band Dipole Kits
DXE-RDPK-160
DXE-RDPK-8075
DXE-RDPK-6040
DXE-RDPK-30-17
DXE-RDPK-15-6
Phone: (800) 777-0703 ∙ Tech Support and International: (330) 572-3200
DXE-RDPK-INS Rev 0
Shown with optional parts
DX Engineering 2023
1200 Southeast Ave. - Tallmadge, OH 44278 USA
E-mail: DXEngineering@DXEngineering.com
160 Meters
80 or 75 Meters
60 or 40 Meters
30, 20 or 17 Meters
15, 12, 10 or 6 Meters
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- Page 1 Shown with optional parts DX Engineering 2023 1200 Southeast Ave. - Tallmadge, OH 44278 USA Phone: (800) 777-0703 ∙ Tech Support and International: (330) 572-3200 E-mail: DXEngineering@DXEngineering.com Page - 1 -...
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Page 2: Specifications
This allows fast and easy field adjustments of antenna length for tuning without soldering. Hardware - Stainless steel Power rating - Up to legal limit of 1.5 kW when using the included DX Engineering DXE-MC20-1-1 Maxi- ®... - Page 3 Single-Band Dipole Wire Lengths Use this chart to select the dipole kit that covers the desired band and resonant points. Overall Dipole Lengths user cuts wire - Total antenna Mono Band Desired Center Length of each length from end Length listed is for one Band(s) wire length Dipole Kit...
- Page 4 Required Items not included in Dipole Kits Rope Choose the type of rope you desire in the total lengths required for: both ends of Dipole to the Dipole Supports, Guy Ropes (as needed), and center support Messenger Line length (if used). Lengths will vary with customer’s installation configuration and requirements.
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Page 5: Safety Considerations
Safety Considerations WARNING! INSTALLATION OF ANY ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS Warning: Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they may cause serious injury or death. - Page 6 Note: The following assembly instructions are based on building a 10 meter single band dipole antenna using the DXE-RDPK-15-6 single band antenna kit. Optional items used include a DX Engineering Coax Strain Relief, Rope, DX Engineering RG-8X Coaxial Cable assembly, Jet-Lube SS-30 for the stainless steel hardware and weatherproofing materials for coaxial connectors.
- Page 7 Cutting Antenna Wire Lengths for a Desired Center Frequency This example is for a 10 meter dipole with the resonant point at 28.4 MHz. Therefore the wires included with the DXE-RDPK-15-6 are to be cut to the lengths listed 11 Feet (3.5m) each (make two of them). In this example of a 10 meter dipole with a resonant point of 28.4 MHz, the finished length of each dipole leg should be 8 feet, 3 inches (2.51m) and overall dipole length from end insulator to end insulator should be 16 feet, 6 inches (5.03m).
- Page 8 Dipole Wires and End Insulators The End Insulators are installed at the far ends of the dipole wires. One on each wire end. Route the dipole wire in a serpentine manner as shown below. Note the wire enters the End Insulator at the cupped area. At this point, do not cut the length of the dipole legs shorter.
- Page 9 1 (https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-csr213-1) if using RG-213 sized coax cable as feedline. The instructions for assembly and mounting the Coax Cable Strain Relief to the Balun Mounting Bracket are included with the Coax Cable Strain Relief kit (they can also be seen on-line at DX Engineering.com). Other Support Options If you have the room and can install three telescoping poles, use a longer one for the center to install the Balun Mounting Bracket and for the dipole ends two other telescoping pole as well.
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Page 10: Maintenance
Weatherproof the Coax Connector The PL-259 connector should be properly weatherproofed after installing the coax cable to the Balun. Use of the DX Engineering Coaxial Connection Weatherproofing Kit DXE-WPCC88-1 is recommended (https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-wpcc88-1). If, at a later date, you decided to replace the coax cable, removal of the weatherproofing is easy and leave no mess on the PL-259 connector or Balun SO-239 connection. -
Page 11: Common Questions And Answers
Common Questions and Answers Q: Does the dipole have to be straight i.e.: flat top? A: No, the dipole antenna does not have to be what is referred to as flat top. The ends can slope downward. An inverted-vee can have each leg angled down from the feedpoint at a 22 to 45 degree angle from horizontal, with corresponding tuned resonant lengths that are about 2 to 5% shorter for the inverted-vee than a horizontal dipole which will reduce the overall physical length needed to hang the dipole. -
Page 12: Manual Updates And Information
Warranty 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;...
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