DX Engineering DXE-MBVE-1UGBRT3, Instruction Manual

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Introduction 

 
This instruction manual describes the optional remote tuner upgrade packages that use the MFJ   
remote tuners available for the 

DXE-MBVE-1

 multi-band vertical antenna system.  

 
There are 5 

complete

DXE-MBVE-1

 antenna systems for use with MFJ the Remote Tuners. These 

packages include the 

DXE-MBVE-1

 antenna with mounting hardware and remote tuner options: 

DX Engineering 

Antenna Model 

Numbers

DXE-MBVE-

TBHW 

Hardware Kit

DXE-MBVE-1-

UGHW 

Hardware Kit 

DXE-MBVE-

THW 

Hardware Kit

MFJ-993BRT 

Tuner 

300 Watt 

MFJ-994BRT 

Tuner 

600 Watt 

MFJ-998RT 

Tuner 

1500 Watt 

DXE-MBVE-1-BRT 

X 

X 

DXE-MBVE-1-BRT3 

X 

X 

X 

DXE-MBVE-1-BRT4 

X 

X 

X 

DXE-MBVE-1-RT 

X 

X 

DXE-MBVE-1-RT8 

X 

X 

X 

X = Included 

 
There are 5 upgrade retrofit kits for 

existing

DXE-MBVE-1

 systems for use with the MFJ remote 

tuners. Two of the upgrade kits have only the mounting hardware needed for use with a customer 
owned MFJ remote tuner, the other kits include the mounting hardware and an MFJ remote tuner. 
  

DX Engineering 

Upgrade Model 

Numbers 

DXE-MBVE-

TBHW 

Hardware Kit 

DXE-MBVE-1-

UGHW 

Hardware Kit 

DXE-MBVE-

THW 

Hardware Kit

MFJ-993BRT 

Tuner 

300 Watt 

MFJ-994BRT 

Tuner 

600 Watt 

MFJ-998RT 

Tuner 

1500 Watt 

DXE-MBVE-1-UGBRT 

X 

X 

DXE-MBVE-1UGBRT3 

X 

X 

X 

DXE-MBVE-1UGBRT4 

X 

X 

X 

DXE-MBVE-1UG-RT 

X 

X 

DXE-MBVE-1UGRT8 

X 

X 

X 

X = Included

 
A complete manual including the assembly of the 

DXE-MBVE-1

 antenna system shows detailed 

information on the antenna and is a good reference when performing this upgrade. If you have 
misplaced your original 

DXE-MBVE-1

 manual, you can view or download a copy from the DX 

Engineering web site at 

www.DXEngineering.com

. 

Additional Material Needed but not Supplied: 



JTL-12555  Jet-Lube

™

 SS-30 Pure Copper Anti-Seize 12555 

- To ensure good electrical 

and RF connection for Aluminum Element Sections and also used on the threads of Stainless 
Steel Hardware to prevent galling (seizing) and aid in proper tightening. 



11/64” drill bit and drill  



Pencil 



Tape measure 



Screwdriver 



Standard tools including wrenches, nut drivers, etc.