DX Engineering DXE-MBVE-5A User Manual

Multi-Band
Vertical Antenna
160 through 10 Meters
with the patented
SAF-T-TILT
™
Base
DXE-MBVE-5A Series
US Patent Nos. 654,064 and 8,686,919
DXE-MBVE-5A-Series - INS-Revision 1b
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DX Engineering DXE-MBVE-5A Specifications

General

Brand	DX Engineering
Model	DXE-MBVE-5A
Category	Antenna
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

DXE-MBVE-5A Models Available

DXE-MBVE-5 or 5A Remote Tuner Upgrade Models Available

Details upgrade kits for existing DXE-MBVE-5 or 5A systems with remote tuner options.

Tools Required

WARNING!

Overhead Power Line Safety

Provides crucial safety advice regarding overhead power lines during installation and operation.

Suggested Parts

DXE-RADP-3 - Radial Plate, Stainless Steel

Description of the patented DX Engineering Radial Plate for connecting radial wires and coax.

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

Details the stainless steel V-Clamp for securing steel tubing and pipe for antenna mounting.

Additional Material Needed but not Supplied

For a new installation: Antenna Mounting

Specifies requirements for steel mounting pipe and concrete for new antenna installations.

Basics for All New Installations

Site Selection

Guidance on choosing an optimal mounting location, considering clearance and noise sources.

Radial System

Explains the importance and requirements of a radial system for antenna performance.

Mounting Pipe

Details the specifications and installation of the mounting pipe for the vertical antenna.

Assembly

Note on Jet-Lube SS-30

Highlights the use of Jet-Lube SS-30 anti-oxidant for electrical connections and hardware.

Radial Plate to Mounting Pipe

Attaching the optional Ground Radial Wires to the Radial Plate

Tilt Base to Mounting Pipe

DXE-MBVE-5A SAF-T-TILT™ Antenna Base Section Assembly

Mating the Vertical Sections to the SAF-T-TILTTM Base

Raising the Vertical

DANGER: Power Line Warning

Critical safety warning about the extreme danger of antennas near power lines.

Assembling the DXE-UN-BRKT UNUN Mounting Bracket & UNUN

Notes on Optional Tuner Installations

Provides specific notes for installing optional ATU-1 and 60 meter conversion kits.

Installation of UNUN Assembly to Antenna Lower Section

Feedline Connections

Tuning the Vertical Antenna System

Coaxial Cable and 160 Meter Notes

Guying a Vertical Antenna System

DXE-MBVE-5A Antenna Parts List

DXE-MBVE-5A SAF-T-TILT™ Base Section

Appendix A - DXE-MBVE-5A-3ATP - MFJ-927 Remote Tuner Package

Bias Tee and Operation

Explains the function and operation of the Bias Tee for supplying DC voltage to the remote tuner.

Appendix B - Extended Base Tube for Remote Tuner Options

Appendix C - MFJ-993BRT or MFJ-994BRT Remote Tuner Install

General Information

Provides general context and installation overview for MFJ-993BRT/994BRT remote tuner options.

Installing the MFJ-993BRT or MFJ-994BRT option

Appendix D - MFJ-998RT Remote Tuner Installation

General Information

Provides general context and installation overview for MFJ-998RT remote tuner options.

Installing the MFJ-998RT option

Appendix E - Bias Tee Information

Optional Accessory Items

JTL-12555 Jet-Lube SS-30 Pure Copper Anti-Seize

Details the benefits and features of Jet-Lube SS-30 for protecting assemblies and ensuring conductivity.

DXE-RADP-3 - Radial Plate

Description of the patented DX Engineering Radial Plate for connecting radial wires and coax.

DXE-GUY-Kits - Guying Kits for Vertical Antennas

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

DXE-PSW-12D1A - AC Adapter 12VDC/1000mA

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

DXE-RADW-500KBD or 1000KBD - Bulk Radial Wire Kits

DXE-STPL - Radial Wire Anchor Pins

DXE-KIT-DBR - DX Engineering Tube Deburring Tool Kit

Technical Support

Warranty