The DX Engineering MBVE-2 is a 33 foot, high performance 80 thru 10 meter vertical multi-band antenna that is tunable to operate with an SWR of 1.5:1 or less. The fast taper antenna element provides the lowest wind resistance.   Designed with 6063 corrosion-resistant drawn aluminum tubing and stainless steel hardware, this antenna is very durable, attractive, and is an optimized height of only 33 feet!

The massive fiberglass channel insulator supporting the rugged structural grade type 6063-T832 drawn aluminum antenna radiator has over twice the tensile and flexural strength of competitive nylon materials, and is superior for its RF handling characteristics.  Never use nylon insulators around RF!

Rugged aluminum alloy 6063 is most commonly used for seamless structural tube and pipe. It is popular in structural use for both its high strength and great, long lasting appearance. Alloy 6063 provides great resistance to general corrosion, including resistance to stress-corrosion cracking.

With excellent surface appearance, 6063 is the best alloy for high strength, long lasting antenna applications.

Of course, another key to performance is a good ground radial system. 32 radials, 30 feet long are recommended. Fewer radials will work, but with diminished results.

 

The MBVE-2 80 thru 10 meter vertical antenna includes the antenna element, mounting plates, Tilt Base, stainless steel hardware and clamps.

The use of a customer supplied, high quality, outboard tuner is required for any multi-band trapless vertical antenna system.  The tuner should be capable of tuning the wide range of impedances presented by the antenna and coaxial cable at all the operating frequencies.

Tuning is accomplished by using a special DX Engineering 4:1 DXE-UN-43 UNUN with coax feed and your in-shack wide-range tuner - or by installing a DXE-MBV-ATU-1 automatic tuner at the base of the antenna.

When the tuner is located in your shack and coaxial cable is used to feed the antenna, the special UNUN is required to force equal current to both the vertical radiator and the radial ground system, and allow your tuner to properly adjust the impedance.  Tuners of this type generally have a good quality variable roller inductor and at least one large variable capacitor for fine tuning.

 

The DXE-MBV-ATU-1 is the perfect solution for the modest power (200 watts maximum) DXer who wants maximum performance on a 33 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! 
 

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 multiband antenna is affected by local conditions, including proximity to structures, other antennas, the number of radials, or personal preference for mounting location.  It may be necessary to adjust the top element section slightly longer or shorter if tuning to best SWR is not achieved with your tuner on all bands.

 

The performance of this versatile, rugged antenna is highly dependent on the ability of your tuner to deliver a low SWR when tuned. Refer to your tuner user's manual for correct tuner operation. 

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The DX Engineering DXE-MBVE-2 is a fast taper design for lowest wind resistance.  The tubing sizes taper from a massive 2 in. at the base to a sleek 3/8 in. at the tip.  Type 6063 corrosion-resistant aluminum tubing and stainless steel hardware are used throughout.. 

At an optimum 33 feet in length, this antenna provides operation from 80m to 10 m with its optional DXE-BAL200-H10-AT  balun and your wide range antenna tuner.

 
Of course, another key to performance is a good ground radial system. 32 radials, 30 feet long are recommended. Fewer radials will work, but with diminishing results.

 

The DXE-MBVE-2 vertical antenna system includes the antenna elements, mounting plate, Tilt base, stainless steel hardware and clamps.

  

Features

• Full band coverage from 80 thru 10 meters with your wide range outboard antenna tuner 
• No Coils or Traps – Maximum Radiation Efficiency
• Power Handling up to 5 kW 
• Only 33 ft overall height
• Requires optional DXE-BAL200-H10-AT balun and DXE-VFCC-BRKT mounting shelf

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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-UN-43	UNUN - 4:1 High Power for use with Non-Resonant Verticals	Ship Monday	$ 104.95
DXE-UN-43-R	UNUN Complete Kit for 43 ft Vertical Antennas	Ship Monday	$ 129.95
DXE-UN-BRKT	UNUN Mounting Kit Only for Multi-Band HF Verticals	Ship Monday	$ 20.95
MFJ-993B	MFJ Dual 300 / 150 Watt IntelliTuner Automatic Antenna Tuner	Ship Monday	$ 239.00
DXE-GUY400-KIT	Guying Kit for DX Engineering & other Verticals exceeding 30 ft.	Ship Monday	$ 54.95
DXE-RADP-1P	Radial Plate, Stainless Steel w/ 20 Sets of SS Radial Attachment Hardware	Ship Monday	$ 54.50
DXE-SSVC-2P	Stainless Steel V-Clamp for 1 to 2 inch steel pipe	Ship Monday	$ 11.95
DXE-RADP-1HWK	Radial Plate Wire Attachment Hardware Kit - Stainless Steel	Ship Monday	$ 7.50
DXE-RADW-1000K	Bulk Radial Wire Kit, 1000 ft Spool of Wire, 40 Ring Terminals, 200 Metal Staples	Ship Monday	$ 123.95
DXE-STPL-100P	Radial Wire Metal Anchor Pins, 100/pack	Ship Monday	$ 16.00
DXE-STPL-300P	Radial Wire Metal Anchor Pins, 300/pack	Ship Monday	$ 44.00
*DXE-P8A	Penetrox A Anti-Oxidant - 8 oz Squeeze Bottle	Ship Monday	$ 13.95
* This product is limited to domestic UPS Ground shipping only
AMR-ADL-1500	Ameritron Dummy Load, 1.5 kW with oil	Ship Monday	$ 67.95
*DXE-NSBT8	Never-Seez, 8 oz. Brush Top	Ship Monday	$ 12.95
* 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