DX Engineering’s Active Receive Antenna system offers excellent receiving performance from 100 kHz to 30 MHz using a whip antenna element 102 in. long. DX Engineering’s unique design makes it vastly superior to traditional active antennas in both strong signal handling and feedline decoupling. You get significantly better weak signal reception due to lower spurious signal interference and reduced noise. This antenna system is ideal for Amateur Radio or Shortwave Listening.

The ARAV2-1P active vertical antenna grounds the antenna element when power is turned off. These active antennas are used in installations when spacing from transmit antennas is less than 1/2 wavelength but more than 1/10 wavelength (on the lowest frequency). A sequencer such as the DXE-TVSU-1 should be used to ensure the correct transmit to receive switching. Two active antennas can be used with the DXE-NCC-1 Noise/Phase Controller to make a steerable vertical array. The NCC can also provide power for the active antennas and the proper transmit power-off sequencing.

This compact receiving antenna system operates over a very wide bandwidth with superior strong signal performance. The output Third Order Intercept (TOI) is approximately +30 dBm, which is significantly better than most aftermarket amplifiers and receivers, making this one of the cleanest active antennas on the market. This exceptionally high Third Order Intercept (TOI) reduces or eliminates spurious signals.

Feedline decoupling, absent in some other popular designs, is also exceptionally good. Decoupling the shield greatly reduces feedline conducted noise and unwanted signal interference.

Features

• Close Spacing from Transmit Antennas – element grounded at power-off
• Sensitive − weak signal sensitivity rivaling full size antennas
• Wide Bandwidth – 100 kHz to 30 MHz
• Excellent Strong Signal Handling − outstanding Third Order Intercept of +30 dBm
• Reduced Noise − quiet FET followers and exceptional feedline shield isolation
• Long Life − high quality stainless and brass mounting hardware, metal enclosure
• Compact − stainless steel tapered element has low visual and environmental impact
• Easy Mounting and Installation Flexibility − pre-drilled mounting plate and universal V-saddle clamps

The ARAV-2P Vertical System Includes:

• Non-conductive mounting plate
• Solid brass element mounting block
• High quality, 102 in. tapered stainless steel whip antenna element
• Active matching system w/ Internal Antenna Disconnect Relay
• Feedline Voltage Injector − powers the matching system and provides radio connections
• Element connection wire
• Stainless steel clamps and hardware for element assembly

Additional Hardware Needed, But Not Supplied:

• Mounting pipe − included clamps work with pipe from 1/2 in. to 1-3/4 in.
• Copper ground pipe, 3/4 in. diameter, 5 ft. long
• We recommend using a high quality 75 Ω “flooded” CATV F-6 style coax, such as DX Engineering part number DXE-F6-SPL. Flooded-style cables automatically seal small accidental cuts or lacerations of the cable jacket. Flooded cables also prevent shield contamination and can be direct-buried.
• The feedline shield is used as the ground return for the active antenna power, so the feedline connections must be high quality and weather resistant. For this reason, we recommend the use of Snap-N-Seal type F connectors, part number DXE-SNS6-25 (contains 25 connectors).
• The Snap-N-Seal connectors cannot be installed with normal crimping tools or pliers. An installation tool like the DX Engineering DXE-SNS-CT1 is essential for proper connector installation.
• DX Engineering’s inexpensive stripping tool, part number DXE-CPT-659, prepares CATV F-6 style coax for connectors in one operation and includes an extra cutting cartridge.
• Use marine grade, non-corrosive silicone RTV, like DX Engineering part number DXE-RTV598335. Avoid corrosive sealants which have a vinegar-like smell.
• Anti-Seize should be used on stainless steel hardware to prevent galling and to ensure proper torque.

To learn more about low frequency receiving, also order "ON4UN's Low Band DXing".

DXE-ARAV2-1P Active Vertical Receive Antenna Instructions (705K pdf)

Excellent receiving performance from 100 kHz to 30 MHz!

The vertical configuration can be used singly or makes an ideal building block for a multi-band directional array when used with the DX Engineering Receive Four Square Switch, Controller and Feedpoint Voltage Control Package.

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; no allowance shall be made for any labor charges of Buyer for replacement of parts, adjustments or repairs, or any other work, unless such charges are authorized in advance by DX Engineering.

If DX Engineering's products are claimed to be defective in material or workmanship, DX Engineering shall, upon prompt notice thereof, issue shipping instructions for return to DX Engineering (transportation-charges prepaid by Buyer). Every such claim for breach of these warranties shall be deemed to be waived by Buyer unless made in writing.

The above warranties shall not extend to any products or parts thereof which have been subjected to any misuse or neglect, damaged by accident, rendered defective by reason of improper installation, damaged from severe weather including floods, or abnormal environmental conditions such as prolonged exposure to corrosives or power surges, or by the performance of repairs or alterations outside of our plant, and shall not apply to any goods or parts thereof furnished by Buyer or acquired from others at Buyer's specifications. In addition, DX Engineering's warranties do not extend to other equipment and parts manufactured by others except to the extent of the original manufacturer's warranty to DX Engineering. The obligations under the foregoing warranties are limited to the precise terms thereof. These warranties provide exclusive remedies, expressly in lieu of all other remedies including claims for special or consequential damages.

SELLER NEITHER MAKES NOR ASSUMES ANY OTHER WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, STATUTORY, OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, AND NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR DX ENGINEERING ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY NOT STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING.

Part #	Part Name	Ship By	Price	Add to Cart
DXE-RFCC-1	Receive Feedline Current Choke 50 to 75 Ohm 300 kHz to 30 MHz	Ship Monday	$ 64.95
DXE-SNS6-25	Watertight Coax Connector, Snap-N-Seal for CATV F-6 Cable, 25 pieces	Ship Monday	$ 25.50
DXE-SNS-CT1	Compression Tool for Snap-N-Seal 75 Ohm Coax Connectors	Ship Monday	$ 52.00
DXE-F6-1000	75 ohm F-6 Style Direct Bury Coax, 1000 ft. Spool	Ship Monday	$ 149.95
DXE-CPT-659	Coax Cable Stripper for CATV F-6, RG-6 and RG-59 coax. Includes 1 Replacement Blade	Ship Monday	$ 24.30
*DXE-RTV598335	Permatex Black RTV Sealant, Non-Acetic - 3.3 oz Tube, Black	Ship Monday	$ 6.95
* This product is limited to domestic UPS Ground shipping only
*DXE-81343	Anti-Seize, 1 oz. Squeeze Tube	Ship Monday	$ 2.99
* This product is limited to domestic UPS Ground shipping only
*DXE-81464	Anti-Seize, 8.5 oz. Aerosol Can	Ship Monday	$ 8.99
* This product is limited to domestic UPS Ground shipping only
*DXE-NSBT8	Never-Seez, 8 oz. Brush Top	Ship Monday	$ 12.95
* This product is limited to domestic UPS Ground shipping only

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