The DXE-VE-BASE Insulated Vertical Antenna Base with its supplied 2 inch U-Bolt
Saddle Clamps is intended to support your own 2 inch OD HF lower antenna base
section in a fixed vertical position. (Antenna not
supplied)
Features:
- Rugged 1/4" thick aluminum mounting plate
- Upgradable to tilt base operation
- Massive fiberglass insulating channel - not slit PVC pipe
- Stainless steel saddle clamps, not muffler clamps,
firmly grip antenna
- Can withstand maximum+ power, and high voltage from multiband
operation
For heavy duty applications, or if your antenna height will
exceed 30-35 feet, the
DXE-VA-BASE
with its easy tilt-over mounting plate is recommended for ease of installation
and lowering.
The DXE-VE-BASE consists of a unique reinforced
fiberglass insulating channel which has twice the strength of commonly used
nylon and other insulating materials. It is fastened with stainless steel
hardware to a rugged 1/4 inch thick aluminum mounting plate. The aluminum
mounting plate may be bolted to a secure flat mounting surface, or to the
recommended galvanized steel mounting pipe (up to 1-3/4" O.D.) described (not
supplied) in the installation instructions with two optional
DXE-CAVS-1P
V-Saddle clamps.
The titl-over feature may be subsequently added by
ordering the
DXE-TB-3P
Stainless Steel Tilt Base Assembly.
DXE-VE-BASE Fixed Base Instructions (334K pdf)
; "Vertical Antenna Fixed Base Assembly")
