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DXE-SSVC-2P - Stainless Steel V-Clamp for steel pipe, 2 inch V-bolt 

 

This V-Clamp is made in one size that fits Steel tubing or pipe from 1"  to 2'' OD as used in antenna construction. The supplied V-
bolt is long enough to attach tubing to thick plates and is made with anti-corrosive properties. The special Stainless Steel saddle has 
serrated teeth will clamp to the pipe securely by biting into the surface.  For this reason, it is not recommended for 
softer aluminum tubing or pipe.  Ideal for fastening a radial plate and antenna mounting to a steel pipe.  

 

Used to clamp 1 to 2'' (OD) steel tubing or pipe   

 

Designed for attachments that don't require resistance to torque  

 

V-bolt and saddle made from high-strength 18-8* stainless steel  

The use of an anti-seize compound is HIGHLY recommended to achieve proper torque and prevent galling.  
 
 

DXE-MBV-ATU-1 - Multiband 43 ft Vertical Antenna Tuner Add-on Kit

 

The DXE-MBV-ATU-1 is the perfect solution for the modest power (200 watts maximum) DXer who wants maximum performance 
on a 43 foot tall multi-band vertical antenna!  Now you can hear and work the weak ones! Just install on your antenna mount and 
start operating.  

NO MANUAL TUNING!  

Now you can have full performance 80-10 meters with no coaxial cable mismatch 

loss!  A no compromise system!  A Bias Tee is included with this special package for supplying the 12 Vdc power through the 
coaxial cable from your radio shack to the remote tuner.  

Works on all DX Engineering, Zero-Five, MFJ and Hy-Gain 43 foot 

vertical antennas. Also on your own vertical antenna homebrew creation!  Shown here in a typical installation with with 
optional radial plate and tilt base:  
DXE-MBV-ATU-1 Features: 

• MFJ-927 Remote IntelliTuner™ - 200 Watts  
• DXE-FCC050-H05-A Feedline Current Choke  
• DXE-SSVC-2P Stainless Steel Mounting V-Clamp  
• Custom Laser Cut Stainless Steel Bracket for Tuner and FCC  
• Bias Tee Power Injector for 12 Vdc  
• RG-8X 2 ft Coaxial Cable with PL-259 Connectors  
• 2 Tinned Copper Braids, 1" wide for connection to your optional Radial Plate  
• Feedline wire - 14 ga insulated stranded copper with Ring Terminal attached. 
 
 

UMI-81343, DXE-NSBT8  -  Anti-Seize &  Never-Seez  

An Anti-seize compound MUST be used on any Stainless Steel nuts, bolts, clamps or other hardware to prevent galling and 
thread seizure. Any of these products can be used for this purpose. 

*

UMI-81343

 

Anti-Seize, 1 oz. Squeeze Tube

 

*

UMI-81464

 

Anti-Seize, 8.5 oz. Aerosol Can

 

*

DXE-NSBT8

 

Never-Seez, 8 oz. Brush Top

 

*

DXE-NMBT8

 

Never-Seez, 8 oz. Brush Top, Marine Grade

 

 

        

               

* These products are limited to domestic UPS Ground shipping only 

 
DXE-P8A  -  Penetrox A Anti-Oxidant - 8 oz Squeeze Bottle

 

Use Penetrox A electrical joint compound to affect a substantial electrical connection between metal parts such as 
telescoping aluminum tubing or other antenna pieces. Ensures high conductivity at all voltage levels by displacing 
moisture and preventing corrosion or oxidation. For Aluminum to Aluminum, Aluminum to Copper, or bare 
conductors. Not recommended for use with rubber or polyethylene insulated wire.  

 

8 oz. squeeze bottle 

                             

    

* This product is limited to domestic UPS Ground shipping only

 

 
 
DXE-RADW  - 500K or 1000K  Radial Wire Kits and Components

 

To achieve optimal performance with a ground-mounted vertical, install as many radials as possible. These bulk radial wire kits 
use insulated wire that is UV resistant, hard to see and lays down easily, unlike the wire that is commonly available at the big box 
stores. It will last much longer in contact with soil than bare wire. 
The DXE-RADW- 500K or 1000K kit provide everything you will need to build the perfect radial system!  

 

500/1000 ft. spool of 14 AWG, stranded copper wire with vinyl insulation  

 

20/40 lugs  

 

100/200 radial wire anchor pins-  Eliminating the need to bury your radials!  

 

Build up to 20/40 radials, 25 feet long 

DXE-RADW-500K 

Bulk Radial Wire Kit, 500 ft Spool of Wire, 20 Lugs, 100 Staples 

DXE-RADW-1000K 

Bulk Radial Wire Kit, 1000 ft Spool of Wire, 40 Lugs, 200 Staples 

 

Summary of Contents for DXE-MBVE-2

Page 1: ...hrough 10 Meters DXE MBVE 2 DXE MBVE 2 INS Revision 11e DX Engineering 2012 P O Box 1491 Akron OH 44309 1491 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax 330 572 3279 E mail...

Page 2: ...ing Pipe 8 Attaching Ground Radial Wires to the Radial Plate 9 Tilt Base to Mounting Pipe 10 Vertical Base Section 11 Base Section to Tilt Base 13 Assembling the Vertical Sections 14 Mating the Vertic...

Page 3: ...for low wind resistance No Coils or Traps Maximum Radiation Efficiency Power Handling up to 5 kW built to last WARNING INSTALLATION OF ANY ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS Warning Do not locate...

Page 4: ...4 20 x 1 HH Bolt full thread 1 1 500 x 0 058 x 36 Tube Slit one end 1 1 4 Flat Washer 6 1 375 x 0 058 x 36 Tube Slit one end 1 1 4 Star Washer 2 1 250 x 0 058 x 36 Tube Slit one end 1 1 4 Split Washer...

Page 5: ...dance 200 ohms to 50 ohms optimized for 43 ft verticals Ratio 4 1 Power Handling 2 KW 5 KW Peak Handles rated power with minimal energy loss so there is no thermal related failure Silver Teflon SO 239...

Page 6: ...sulation 20 Terminal Lugs and 100 Steel or Biodegradable Lawn Staples The DXE RADW 1000K BD Radial Wire Kit contains a 1 000 foot spool of 14 gauge copper stranded wire with black PVC insulation 40 Te...

Page 7: ...t hole digger to make the hole deep enough to accommodate at least 2 feet of pipe and a couple inches of gravel at the bottom for drainage Set the mounting pipe on the gravel use the pre mix concrete...

Page 8: ...n the Tech Info section Radials can also be buried just under the surface by using a power edger to make a slit in the soil Assembly The DXE MBVE 2 shipping box contains the vertical tubing sections a...

Page 9: ...alvanized 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 Mount the Radial Plate so you have approximately 1 of space bet...

Page 10: ...nded wire with black PVC insulation 20 Terminal Lugs and 100 Steel or Biodegradable Lawn Staples The DXE RADW 1000K BD Radial Wire Kit contains a 1 000 foot spool of 14 gauge copper stranded wire with...

Page 11: ...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 Make sure the Tilt Base and optional DXE RADP 3 Radial Plate...

Page 12: ...washers four aluminum spacers four split washers and four nuts From the inside of the channel insert a 2 hex head bolt with a flat washer through each of the middle four holes through the backing plat...

Page 13: ...e section tube should extend 1 3 4 beyond the bottom of the U bolt clamp The feedpoint hardware should be coming out on the left side as you look at the lower section as shown in Figure 6 When tighten...

Page 14: ...htly loose Figure 7 Using a wrench or nut driver securely tighten the two Nyloc Nuts at the bottom of the Tilt Base Then loosen them one half turn each This will allow proper movement of the Tilt Base...

Page 15: ...bind up and bend the lower bolts The Tilt Base is not made to support the whole antenna by itself when tilted When the antenna is tilted over ensure you have some sort of table stand or saw horse to...

Page 16: ...num tubing sections Oils or general lubricants can cause poor electrical connections for radio frequencies 3 Clean the outside of the aluminum tubing to clear any dirt or foreign material that would c...

Page 17: ...e sure the body of the element clamp is positioned between the slits and tighten securely Repeat the procedure with the marked end of the elements and the other element tubes using one of the element...

Page 18: ...17 Figure 13 Finished Antenna Assembly...

Page 19: ...snug fit so use a small amount of Penetrox A on the bottom section to make the fit easier Slide the band clamp down between the slits and tighten Raising the Vertical DANGER Make sure you have not in...

Page 20: ...e never excessively loose before raising They should be first tightened securely and then backed off no more than 1 2 turn Once the antenna is fully raised tighten the tilt base hardware Top two Nyloc...

Page 21: ...the upper and lower custom studded element clamps as shown in Figure 13 Figure 13 Position the UNUN Mounting Bracket so the bottom element clamp is located between the feedpoint hardware and the U Bo...

Page 22: ...sert the clamp ends into the worm drive of the clamps and using a flat blade screwdriver or nut driver snug them up as shown in Figure 15 Note position of lower clamp is between the feedpoint hardware...

Page 23: ...l antenna system Both braids are 1 wide by 9 in length Connect one braid from the antenna feedpoint located on the base section of the antenna to the terminal on the DXE UN 43 UNUN closest to the Red...

Page 24: ...t interfere with the tilting process Figure 17 Your coaxial cable from the radio connects direct to the SO 239 connector on the DXE UN 43 UNUN Weatherproof this coaxial connection using TRM 06133 Scot...

Page 25: ...24 Figure 18a Completed Base Assembly for Reference...

Page 26: ...25 Figure 18b Completed Base Assembly for Reference...

Page 27: ...erformance vertical antenna system Tuners which are built into transceivers lack sufficient impedance tuning range for this type of high performance vertical antenna system The actual impedance of the...

Page 28: ...tied to the earth anchors that are screwed into the ground at about the same angle as the ropes will be When using the Tilt Base position the guy wires as shown below This will make it easy to raise...

Page 29: ...rks with the DXE UN 43 UNUN or similar competitive UNUNs and Baluns which use the same weatherproof NEMA case Kit includes Aluminum Mounting Plate Studded Stainless Steel Element Clamps Stainless stee...

Page 30: ...Power Injector for 12 Vdc RG 8X 2 ft Coaxial Cable with PL 259 Connectors 2 Tinned Copper Braids 1 wide for connection to your optional Radial Plate Feedline wire 14 ga insulated stranded copper with...

Page 31: ...endly DXE 225RT 20 Ring terminal 16 14 Wire Gauge 1 4 hole 20 pk his is a set of 20 ring terminals for AWG 14 to 16 wire with a clearance hole for a 1 4 bolt These are the same crimp terminals supplie...

Page 32: ...BR 94 1000 Technical Support If you have questions about this product or if you experience difficulties during the installation contact DX Engineering at 330 572 3200 You can also e mail us at DXEngin...

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