Technical FAQ's

10/29/2013 - DXE FAQs

One Band is Intermittent on my Multi-Band Trap Antenna

On some trapped antennas, there is a rare case that occurs that causes an intermittent high SWR on…

The soil at my home is sandy and rocky. What kind of radial system do I need?

Rocky and sandy soil have poor conductivity. For a radial system to perform well under these condit…

I need my microphone rewired for my new transceiver. Can you rewire it for me?

We are not a radio service shop, so we cannot help you with your microphone rewiring. You might try …

Can my well casing or a metal chain-link fence take the place of radials?

The extra long pipe doesn't make a good radial system, but it could provide extra lightning protecti…

Can I paint my vertical antenna? I want to do a stealth installation, and if I could paint my antenna to look like a tree trunk, the HOA might leave me alone.

Avoid paints with metallic content, otherwise painting won't affect the performance of your antenna.…

I need replacement parts for my Cushcraft antenna. Do you sell them?

We are a Cushcraft dealer, but we do not stock replacement parts. You will need to contact Cushcraft…

I've tuned my 5 BTV to the lengths shown in your DXE High Performance Guide. My resonant frequencies are still unusually low, and I do have a good ground radial system.

The next step would be to try the trap calibration explained on pg. 42. Remember to move the trap co…

Can you provide schematics for your DXE and Comtek products? I need to do some repairs.

We do not supply schematics for our products. Instead, we suggest sending your Comtek or DXE product…

I need replacement parts for my Comtek product. Can you provide them?

DX Engineering offers complete service to all Comtek and DX Engineering electronic items. Many devic…

I have a DX Engineering Hexx Beam. My original plan was to erect a tower, but I can't afford it now. Can I use a push-up mast or some other inexpensive mount in the meantime?

Many amateur radio operators have purchased the DXE Hexxagonal beam and used telescopic masts for mo…