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Portable Broadband Hexbeam Antenna
What is included:
a. DX-75 Hexbeam Hub with SO239 coax cable female connector
b. 6ea Fiberglass Spreader Arm sets with wire clasp ps
c. Assembled antenna wire with extra "U" shaped connectors
d. Dacron Cord with looped ends
e. Nylon spreader arm case and Hub drawstring bag
Quick Start Guide
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Summary of Contents for ENS DX-75
- Page 1 Portable Broadband Hexbeam Antenna Quick Start Guide What is included: a. DX-75 Hexbeam Hub with SO239 coax cable female connector b. 6ea Fiberglass Spreader Arm sets with wire clasp ps c. Assembled antenna wire with extra “U” shaped connectors d. Dacron Cord with looped ends e.
- Page 2 1. Using a tripod or ground stake, mount a short 4’ or 5’ sec on of mast material in a ver cal orienta on. Note you should allow 6’+ of side clearance in all direc ons from the mast. 2. Loosen ¼”‐ 20 stainless‐steel mast thumbscrews so that bolts do not extend into the mast opening. 3. Slide the hub onto the mast with the hub’s coax connector facing downward towards the ground and ghten the stainless‐steel mast thumbscrews to secure the hub to the mast. Note: Do not use tools, only hand ghten all thumbscrews! Step 2 – A aching Spreader Arm sets to DX-75 Hub 1. Loosen all six brass 8/32 thumbscrews un l the bolts no longer protrude into the spreader arm socket. Note there is no need to remove the screws en rely as they could become lost if dropped. 2. Insert the spreader arms into the hub’s spreader arm socket one at a me as shown below in “Figure 1” 3. Align the “Index Marker” on the spreader arm with the corresponding brass 8/32 thumbscrew on the hub. This should align the arm’s locking hole with the hub’s thumbscrew. 4. Hand ghten the corresponding brass thumbscrew fully. Note if the spreader arm’s locking hole is not properly aligned the thumbscrew may not seat fully, to remedy, ensure the arm is fully inserted and ...
- Page 3 Quick Start Guide Con nued… Step 3 – Extending the Spreader Arms 1. Loosen the yellow bu erfly stainless‐steel hose clamp turn key. 2. Slide the ½” fiberglass tube outward from the ¾” fiberglass tube un l you see a black line on the smaller tube. Align the black index line with the end of the larger tube. 3. Ensure the wire clasp on the p is facing down groundward and ghten the yellow hose clamp turn key by hand. Note the hose clamp’s turn key should be facing upward towards the sky. 4. Repeat items 1‐3 on remaining spreader arms. Step 4 – Installing Antenna Wire and Cord 1. Loosen one of the hub’s antenna wire connectors (see Figure 1) found on either side of the coax connector. 2. A ach one end of the wire’s “U” shaped connector and ghten the wire connector terminal. 3.
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Page 4: Step 5 - Final Step
Quick Start Guide Con nued… Step 5 – Final Step! 1. A ach coax cable to the hub’s SO239 connector and secure coax to mast pole for strain relief. 2. Raise the antenna, recommended height is one‐half to one wavelength (16.5’‐33’) above ground; although, the antenna performs surprisingly well even at low heights. 3. Exercise extreme cau on when erec ng an antenna near powerlines. Ensure there is no possibility of the antenna or mast coming in contact with high energy power sources. Never a empt to setup an antenna during a rain or ligh ng storm. 4 | P a g e ... - Page 5 Power Handling 1.6 KW 30 Day Return Policy: You may return this product for any reason in unused condi on in its original packaging for a full refund minus a 15% restocking fee within 30 days from date‐of‐purchase. Contact Support@Eckles.net for product return instruc ons. Limited Warranty: ENS | Eckles Network Services warrants to the original owner this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship affec ng opera on for a period of 12 months from date‐of‐purchase. ENS agrees to repair or replace in whole or part any defec ve product or subcomponent at its sole discre on at no cost to the Buyer. Warranty Exclusions (i) ordinary wear and tear by Buyer; (ii) Buyer’s non‐observance of installa on, opera ng, and/or maintenance wri en instruc ons; (iii) Buyer’s abuse, improper use, or neglect of Goods and Services; (iv) unauthorized modifica ons made to Goods and Services by Buyer (v) Minor cosme c blemishes or material color varia ons. Making a warranty claim: 1. Document the issue by taking photos of the defect 2. Email Support@Eckles.net with a descrip on of the issue with the following: Proof of Purchase (sales receipt for the product) b. Photo showing the defect ...
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