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DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam HF Antenna
The DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam is a lightweight directional five-band HF antenna for the 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 Meter bands that is ideal for permanent or temporary installations. What are the benefits of this oddly shaped HF beam antenna? There are many, such as its small turning radius and full legal-limit power handling on all bands. But the most important are that the XB-5 Hexx Beam receives signals very well and transmits RF very efficiently. Its special configuration of full-size wire elements reject noise so more signals are heard. Months of development have culminated in this advanced antenna design for easier assembly, improved SWR and better bandwidth while maintaining excellent front-to-back performance. The DX Engineering XB-5 is our best Hexx Beam to date. DXE-XB-5 is the complete HF antenna package of specialized DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam components; some are new and pre-assembled. These essential components include the patented* Hexx Hub and the Stainless Steel and PTFE Rigid Flat Feeder which is fully balanced with the Maxi-Core® 20 1:1 Current Balun and Mount. Also included are the all-new Heavy-Duty "Ice" Spreader Support Ropes with thimbles and stainless steel carabiners, better fiberglass Center Post and Spreaders, the Heavy-Duty Mast Mount, newly configured Element Wire Kits with the unique DX Engineering Wire Guides and innovative Element Spacer Insulators. The DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam design has a number of important advantages over other Hex Beams or a mini-Yagi: - New, easy and faster assembly - fewer parts to speed completion of the antenna project - Pre-made 4.4 mm heavy duty "ice" support ropes with thimbles and stainless steel carabiners - High CMI Balun (1:1 5kW) and Mounting Bracket included - New Heavy-duty Mast Plate with DXE Saddle Clamps - Strong fiberglass without slits - Pre-sized and pre-drilled element spacer insulators designed for simple antenna assembly and tuning adjustment - Improved SWR band coverage - Small turning radius - the XB-5 Hexx Beam has a turning radius of 11' - Gain - 5 dBi (3 dBd), depending on band - similar to 2 element Yagi, far exceeding the performance of multi-band mini-beams - Front-to-Back – greater than 20 dB, depending on band - Wind balanced - Hexx symmetry reduces torque on the rotator - Light weight – about 25 lbs. fully assembled - Wind load – only 5 square feet wind surface - Can be turned with a light duty rotator - Performs well at low heights - good results at 25 to 35 feet above ground - Handles full legal limit power – no power restriction as on competing antennas - Low Noise results - approaches performance of closed loop antennas - Full length HF antenna elements - no lossy coils or traps - Five-Band Stainless Steel/PTFE Rigid Feeder System – balanced for best pattern - Requires no matching network - direct single 50 ohm coax feed The DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam is one of the best performance values on the market for a directional HF antenna. *(US Patent No. 8,669,911, US Patent No. D 624,060, British Patent No. GB248003 B)
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DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam 5-Band Wire Element Kit
DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam 5-Band Wire Element Kit is a component of parts and assemblies that are used to construct the directional XB-5 HF Antenna. It features innovation and convenience for the assembler of this high performance antenna. Here are the items included in this kit: - Wire Elements made from high quality AWG 14 stranded copper with a relaxed black PVC insulation for longevity - Band specific Driven Elements and Reflectors are pre-cut and pre-assembled with color coded and printed shrink tubing near one end for easy identification - Floating Element Wire Guides – studded element and P-clamps with nylon guide tubes that secure the elements to the Hexx Beam fiberglass spreaders while allowing independent movement to reduce strain - Innovative Element Spacers, five pairs of band specific lengths made of Acetal rods that are cut and drilled for specific band spacing. Closely spaced holes secure driven and reflector wire element ends with a simple serpentine routing. This allows easy adjustments of element lengths if tuning is necessary. Refer to the DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam HF Antenna manual for more information.
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DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam Spreader and Center Post Kit
The DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam Spreader and Center Post Kit is a component of the XB-5 Hexx Beam that contains parts for the antenna assembly. The Spreaders and Center Post are manufactured from high quality fiberglass material and all the parts are used as-is and no cutting or drilling is required. This helps to reduce the risk of stray fibers becoming a problem during assembly. This DXE-XB-5-SCP kit includes: - Pre-assembled Spreader Support "Ice" Ropes terminated with thimbles - Stainless Steel Carabiners for easy assembly - Pre-cut Fiberglass Spreader Sections of the appropriate lengths and diameters - Pre-cut Fiberglass Center Post - Element Clamps to serve as stops for the spreader sections and Guy Ring - Vinyl Cap - Guy Rings - only the 1-1/4 in. ID is used on the Hexx Beam Center Post (four other sizes may be retained for use as desired) - Spreader End Padded P-clamps Refer to the DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam HF Antenna manual for more information.
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DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam 5-Band Rigid Feeder System
The patented* DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam 5-Band Rigid Feeder System, DXE-XB-5-FF, is specifically designed for the DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam. A professionally engineered Stainless Steel and PTFE flat balanced feedline system, the Rigid Feeder eliminates vulnerable coaxial cable sections - providing a weatherproof, low-loss, high power balanced connection to all five bands - 20, 17, 15 12 and 10 meters. Used with the DX Engineering Maxi-Core 1:1 Balun, this balanced feeder solves the pattern-skewing problems created by the unbalanced coaxial post feeders used by others, for the optimal antenna pattern and maximum XB-5 Hexx Beam performance. This revolutionary Rigid Feeder attaches directly to the outside of the full-size 1-1/4" fiberglass Center Post of the DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam. There is no drilling for attachments that would weaken the Center Post. The integral wire element center insulators with the unique serpentine wire grip and strain relief assure long, reliable performance. Rated to handle more power than the legal limit, the DXE-XB-5-FF Rigid Feeder is pre-assembled and tested and is also ideal for retrofitting to other hex beams. Intended for use the DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam Wire Element Kit, DXE-XB-5-EK. *US Patent No. 8, 669,911, US Patent No. D 624,060; British Patent Number GB248003B
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$192.99
DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam Hexx Hub
The patented* DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam Hexx Hub provides a strong, solid base for the entire XB-5 Hexx Beam antenna. Made from cast aluminum and machined to perfection, the Hexx Hub is far superior to available base plate designs. The Hexx Hub has integral V-Saddles and with the included Stainless Steel V-Bolt hardware firmly attaches Hexx Beam fiberglass spreaders in proper alignment without drilling or crushing. The upper and lower mast mounts are integrally cast into the hub, eliminating the need to find separate mounting flanges, reducing assembly time, improving mast alignment and providing a far stronger heavy duty attachment for the mast. Kits include: * Cast aluminum Hexx Hub * Twelve 1 1/2 in. short stainless steel V-bolts * Twelve 1/4-20 in. stainless steel hardware kit for V-bolts * Six 1/4-20 in. stainless steel hex head bolts * Six 1/4-20 in. stainless steel hex nuts * Six 1/4-20 in. stainless steel flat washers * Six 1/4-20 in. stainless steel split washers Use DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam Hexx Hubs as replacement parts, for upgrading other kits or for home brew projects. *US Patent # D 605,184
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DX Engineering PRO-STACK 2 Control Consoles
DX Engineering PRO-STACK 2 Control Consoles are designed for use with DX Engineering PS-2 and PS-2B switches. They require 12 Vdc well-filtered at 2 amps (fused) minimum.
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DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam Mast Mount Kit
The all-new DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam Mast Mount Kit, DXE-XB-5-MMK, is a component of the DXE-XB-5 Hexx Beam, used in the initial assembly and final mounting of the antenna onto a user supplied mast of 1.25 to 2.00 in. OD. The DXE-XB-5-MMK Mast Mount includes: - One Center Post Aluminum Mounting Tube, 1.50 in. OD for the XB-5 Hexx Beam - One Element Clamp for use on the Center Post during assembly. - One Mast Mount Plate, Heavy-Duty, 1/4 inch formed aluminum 16 x 5.125 in. with inline clamp holes - Two DXE-SAD-150A U-Bolt Saddle Clamps for the Hexx Beam Mounting Tube - Two DXE-CAVS-2P V-Bolt Saddle Clamps for the user supplied 1.25 to 2.00 in. OD mast. Additional lower holes accommodate two optional DXE-SAD-300B U-Bolt Saddle Clamps for only a 3.00 in. OD mast, or two DXE-CAVS-3P for a 2.00 to 3.00 in. OD mast, or two DXE-SSVC-3P Clamps for a 2.375 to 3.000 in OD steel mast ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This DXE-XB-5-MMK Mast Mount Kit may also be used with the supplied Saddle Clamps to create a short extension at the top of a 1.25 to 2 in. OD mast with an optional 1.50 in. OD only tubing to mount a small VHF or UHF beam or vertical. This kit cannot be added to the top of any Hexx Beam. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This aluminum plate is available separately as DXE-MTMP, to mount a 1.25 in. OD short upper mast. The two upper holes on this plate accommodate Stainless Steel V-Bolt Saddle Clamps model DXE-SSVC-150P for an upper mast mounting a range of 1.00 to 1.50 in. OD steel. The lower inner holes will accommodate two DXE-SSVC-2P Stainless Steel V-Bolt Saddle Clamps for a 1.00 to 2.00 in. OD steel mast, or the lower outer holes accept two DXE-SSVC-3P Stainless Steel V-Bolt Saddle Clamps for a 2.375 to 3.000 in OD steel mast. All applicable Saddle Clamps are sold individually, only at DX Engineering. Off-brand clamps will not fit this plate.
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DX Engineering W1ZR 6 Meter Add-On Kits
DX Engineering W1ZR 6 Meter Add-On Kits are 3-element hardware kits designed for an existing triband or monoband HF beam. Unlike other add-on kits that use clear polycarbonate, these kits include black polymer plastic for the construction of the plates. These kits include: * Six 6 ft. x 0.375 in. x 0.058 in. aluminum tubes, 6063-T832 drawn, no slits * Three 3 ft. x 0.500 in. x 0.058 in. aluminum tubes, 6063-T832 drawn, one end slit * Six V-saddle clamps, 1-2 in. outside diameter applications * Six element clamps for 0.500 in. and smaller tubes * Two 0.250 in. x 7.50 in. x 11.50 in. plate, polymer plastic, blank (sufficient to make four insulator plates) * Six 1/2 in. stainless steel saddle clamps, 1/4 in. U-bolt thread size Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. Want to add 6 meters to that old HF Yagi? Try one of these DX Engineering W1ZR 6 Meter Add-On Kits!
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DX Engineering Skyhawk Tri-Band Yagi Antennas
DX Engineering Skyhawk™ Tri-Band Yagi Antennas are the choice of experienced DXers, especially if your interest is HF contesting. DX Engineering Skyhawk™ antennas provide the highest payback in performance and operating pleasure compared to any other single component in your station. The only better antenna choice is to combine one of our DX Engineering Skylark™ Dual-Band Yagi Antennas with the Skyhawk™! These well-designed, single-tower systems offer outstanding performance without the headaches of maintaining more substantial antenna farms. DX Engineering Skyhawk™ antennas reflect the latest computer-optimized design for maximum gain and bandwidth. They are built from the finest materials utilizing heavy-duty aluminum and all stainless steel hardware. Skyhawk™ operates from a single feed line and has a 90 mph wind survival rating! Have you ever had to replace a rotor in February? Skyhawk™ antennas offer minimal wind-loading for their size and are torque-balanced to reduce wear and tear on your rotor. Assembly is easy, as tower top adjustments have been eliminated and the elements are truly locked in place. DX Engineering Skyhawk™ features include: * 90 MPH wind survival rating * EZ-mount system for attaching antenna to mast * All parts de-burred * Stainless steel pop-riveted element locking * No user adjustment - just assemble it and put it up Additional specifications include: 20 meters: * Three elements * Effective boom length: 23 ft. * VSWR: less than 1.4:1 between 14.0 and 14.35 MHz, measured at feed-point * Front to back: >20 dB across the entire band * F/B peaks at 14.150 MHz at 21 dB * Gain: better than 7 dBi across band * 7.4 dBi gain at 14.350 MHz * Front lobe beam width (-3dB points) 63 degrees 15 meters: * Three elements * Effective boom length: 15 ft., 6 in. * VSWR: less than 1.5:1 between 21.0 and 21.45 MHz, measured at feed-point * Front to back: >16 dB across the entire band * F/B peaks at 21.350 at 24.5 dB * Gain: better than 7 dBi across band * 7.6 dBi gain at 21.45 MHz * Front lobe beam width (-3dB points) 56 degrees 10 meters: * Four elements * Effective boom length: 16 ft., 9 in. * VSWR: less than 1.5:1 between 28.0 and 28.9 MHz, measured at feed-point * Front to back: >14 dB across the entire band * F/B peaks at 28.5 at 21 dB * Gain: better than 7.7 dBi across band * 9.2 dBi gain at 28.9 MHz * Front lobe beam width (-3dB points) 47 degrees Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. So, what are you waiting for? Get a DX Engineering Skyhawk™ Tri-Band Yagi atop your tower, hook up your coax, and start working some serious DX! You've always heard about DX Engineering quality. DX Engineering Skyhawk™ Tri-Band Yagi Antennas are available now. Order yours today and enjoy great DXing with quality and value!
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DX Engineering PRO-STACK Broadband Antenna Phasing Switches
DX Engineering PRO-STACK Broadband Antenna Phasing Switches are newly designed to combine two identical Yagi or log periodic beams, or three quarter-wave vertical antennas, into a phased array for enhanced operation. There is no need for coaxial delay lines with the DX Engineering PRO-STACK switches. Just connect your antennas to the phasing switch controller with equal-length 50 ohm lines. PRO-STACK switch units are available with high-quality PTFE-silver plated SO-239 (UHF female) connectors. These relay units are 1-of-3 source voltage controlled at 12-15VDC over a four conductor cable. A matching Control Console is available separately or is included in the PRO-STACK System. These phasing switches can be used for any applications that require the following four basic antenna feed selections: both antenna ports in-phase, both antenna ports out-of-phase, antenna port 1 only, and antenna port 2 only. The default is both output ports in-phase. Impedance matching automatically changes when any antenna port is disconnected. Generally, stacked Yagi antennas are separated vertically greater than 1/2-wavelength free space. Since the DX Engineering PRO-STACK Broadband Antenna Phasing Systems are broadband, they may be easily adapted to larger arrays. For example, four stacked Yagis may be combined by creating two sets of two, and then using a third DX Engineering control console to combine the first two sets. PRO-STACK switches can also be used to feed three quarter wave resonant vertical antennas for a high-gain 4-pattern array. In this arrangement, the center #2 passive element is directly grounded to a good ground radial system at all times, while the end elements #1 and #3 are then fed in various phase relationships by the PRO-STACK. Details are in the complete PRO-STACK PS-2B Instruction Manual linked here in Documentation. Features of the DX Engineering PRO-STACK Broadband Antenna Phasing Switches include these great features: * Power handling up to 5 kW * Broadband coverage on 160-10 meters * High-impact RF shielded weatherproof housing * High-RF tolerant, silver-PTFE SO-239 (UHF female) connectors * Proven DX Engineering RF relays for high performance * Safe 12 VDC relay operation, even on battery or solar power * MOV surge protection on control lines * External, removable control line connector * RoHS-compliant assembly
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DX Engineering PS-3B PRO-STACK Three Antenna Phasing System
Dominate the airwaves with a DX Engineering PS-3B PRO-STACK Three Antenna Phasing System. Achieve ultimate array control and performance with three identical Yagi or Log Periodic directional antennas or use the system for vertical antennas in a phased array. DXE-PS-3B Pro-Stack Units are frequency independent broadband phasing devices that operate with three antennas on any bands, from 160 through 10 meters. Select from twelve combinations of in-phase and out-of-phase for pattern and null steering that wins contests and snags the rarest DX! DXE-PS-3B-P PRO-STACK Three Antenna Phasing Systems consist of one DXE-PS-3B Relay Unit and one DXE-EC-PS3 Control Console with manual 12-position rotary switch. This advanced system requires only 9-conductor control cable and standard 50-ohm feedlines of equal lengths to each antenna. DXE-PS-3B Pro-Stack Broadband Three Antenna Phasing Systems offer these compelling features: - Power Handling up to 5 kW - Broad band coverage on 160-10 meters - RF Shielded Weatherproof Housing - unique protection - DXE-PS-3B has High-RF tolerant, silver - PTFE SO-239 (UHF female) connectors - DXE-PS-3BN-P are high-quality silver-PTFE Type N female connectors - DXE-PS-3BDIN has Amphenol Connex 7-16 DIN Panel Connectors - Proven high current DX Engineering RF Relays - Safe 12 volt DC relay operation - MOV surge protection on control lines - RoHS compliant assembly DXE-PS-3B Broadband Phasing Units provide the greatest flexibility for three identical antennas. This relay unit contains a broad-bandwidth high-power 2:1 impedance matching transformer. This eliminates common requirements of using mixtures of 75 ohm and 50 ohm phasing or delay cables for impedance matching. Feedlines to each antenna from the relay unit must be the same cable of the same length and match the antenna impedance. So all of them need only be as long as the longest, to reach from the antennas to the relay unit. While it is best to have feedlines of equal electrical lengths, there is no need to closely phase-match cables; cutting the antenna feedlines made from the same coax to equal physical lengths is sufficient. To ensure lowest SWR, impedance matching automatically changes when any antenna is disabled. By switching between antennas at different heights above ground and/or changing the phase relationship between multiple antennas. The old standard system in stacks was to activate or disable specific antennas in the stack to change pattern. However, with the Pro-Stack system, gain remains higher when all antennas are driven and phase is changed, plus this system allows phase inversion as well as the ability to switch any single antenna out of the array. Signals arrive at your antenna system from different azimuth directions and different elevation angles. Adding a stacking phasing system to a rotational array adds the ability to steer the pattern of the antenna array in two planes, azimuth and elevation, and to move the major lobe and nulls. This is accomplished by switching between three identical antennas that are properly spaced for phasing, as well as changing the phase relationship between the antennas to effect changes in the null positons of their elevation patterns. The greatest advantage of equipping your array with a DX Engineering Pro-Stack is the ability to move debilitating pattern nulls away from signal arrival angles. While gain makes a marginal improvement, moving a 20 to 40 dB null can make a phenomenal change in reception. So, the Pro-Stack can make the difference between a barely readable and a strong signal, thus providing the performance edge needed to work rare DX - and win contests. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. Get a DX Engineering PS-3B PRO-STACK Three Antenna Phasing System for your winning antenna array.
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DX Engineering PS-3B PRO-STACK Three Antenna Phasing Units
DX Engineering PS-3B PRO-STACK Three Antenna Phasing Units offer the ultimate performance for combining three identical Yagi or Log Periodic directional antennas and may be used for vertical antennas in a phased array that cover any band, from 160 through 10 meters. Pro-Stack frequency independent broadband phasing devices operate optimally with three properly spaced mono-band antennas, but can be used with three identical stacked multi-band beam antennas, for pattern and null steering that wins contests and snags the rarest DX! Signals arrive at your antenna system from different azimuth directions and different elevation angles. Adding a stacking phasing system to a rotational array adds the ability to steer the pattern of the antenna array in two planes, azimuth and elevation, and to move the major lobe and nulls. The greatest advantage of Pro-Stack arrays is the ability to move harmful pattern nulls away from signal arrival angles. While gain makes a marginal improvement, moving a 20 to 40 dB null can be a phenomenal change, so the Pro-Stack can make the difference between a barely readable and a strong signal, providing the performance edge needed to work rare DX - and win contests. DXE-PS-3B Pro-Stack Phasing Units are 50 ohm relay systems that handle up to 5 kW. A separate user-supplied automated controller or the optional DX Engineering DXE-EC-PS3 Control Console for these 12-position rotary switch selections: - Three antenna ports in phase, default with no power to control console. - Antenna port 1 only - Antenna port 2 only - Antenna port 3 only - Port 2 out of phase, Port 3 in phase - Port 1 out of phase, Port 3 in phase - Port 1 out of phase, Port 2 in phase - Ports 2 and 3 in phase - Ports 1 and 3 in phase - Ports 1 and 2 in phase - Ports 1 and 2 in phase, Port 3 out of phase - Ports 1 and 3 in phase, Port 2 out of phase - Port 1 out of phase, Ports 2 and 3 in phase These PRO-STACK units may also be used for other applications requiring these feedline selections. To ensure lowest SWR, impedance matching automatically changes when any antenna is disabled. By switching between antennas at different heights above ground and/or changing the phase relationship between multiple antennas. The old standard system in stacks was to activate or disable specific antennas in the stack to change pattern. However, with the Pro-Stack system, gain remains higher when all antennas are driven and phase is changed, plus this system allows phase inversion as well as the ability to switch any single antenna out of the array. DXE-PS-3B Broadband Phasing Units provide the greatest flexibility for three identical antennas. This relay unit contains a broad-bandwidth high-power 2:1 impedance matching transformer. This eliminates common requirements of using mixtures of 75 ohm and 50 ohm phasing or delay cables for impedance matching. Feedlines to each antenna from the relay unit must be the same cable of the same length and match the antenna impedance. DXE-PS-3B Pro-Stack Broadband Three Antenna Phasing Units feature: - Power Handling up to 5 kW - Broad band coverage on 160-10 meters - RF Shielded Weatherproof Housing - unique protection - DXE-PS-3B has High-RF tolerant, silver - PTFE UHF connectors - DXE-PS-3BDIN has Amphenol Connex 7/16 DIN Panel Connectors - DXE-PS-3BN-P are made with high-quality silver-PTFE Type N female connectors - Proven high current DX Engineering RF Relays - Safe 12 volt dc relay operation - MOV surge protection on control lines - RoHS compliant assembly Get a DX Engineering PS-3B PRO-STACK Three Antenna Phasing System for your winning antenna array.
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$895.99
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$999.99
DX Engineering PRO-STACK 3 Control Consoles
DX Engineering PRO-STACK Three Antenna Control Consoles, model DXE-EC-PS3, are custom made twelve-position rotary switch controls for manual operation of PRO-STACK Broadband Three Antenna Phasing Relay Units, models DXE-PS-3B and DXE-PS-3BDIN. DXE-EC-PS3 Control Consoles offer the following features: * Stainless Steel Housing * Non-Skid feet * On-Off toggle switch * Green LED power on indicator * Filter capacitors on each control line * Internal automatic resettable fuse * Includes a 2.1mm power plug for +12 V DC power connection Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. DXE-EC-PS3 Control Consoles connect to the PRO-STACK Relay Units with 9-conductor control cable, or with 8-conductor cable plus ground using the coaxial cable shield as the ground return. These consoles were designed for the PS-3B series, but may be used for other applications which require a special BCD controller. See the EC-PS3 manual linked in the "Documentation" tab for detail on connections and the BCD truth table.
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$205.99
DX Engineering PRO-STACK Broadband Antenna Phasing Systems
DX Engineering PRO-STACK Broadband Antenna Phasing Systems are designed to combine two identical Yagi or log periodic beams, or three quarter-wave vertical antennas, into a phased array for enhanced directional pattern selections and dramatically improved HF operations. There is no need for special coaxial delay lines with the DX Engineering PRO-STACK systems. Just connect your antennas to the system relay unit with equal-length 50-ohm coaxial cable assemblies. The PRO-STACK switch relay units are available with high-quality PTFE-silver plated SO-239, UHF female connectors. The matching PRO-STACK Control Console operates the system with a 1-of-3 source voltage control format at 12-15V DC with a user supplied four conductor control cable to achieve four different antenna phasing selections. PRO-STACK Broadband Antenna Phasing Systems operate across the 160 to 10 meter range. They have two antenna ports that can be used for any application requiring the four basic selections: 1. BIP - Both antenna ports In-Phase 2. BOP - Both antenna ports Out-of-Phase 3. BOTTOM - Antenna port 1 only 4. TOP - Antenna port 2 only. The unpowered default is 1 - Both ports In-Phase. Impedance matching is automatic in the PRO-STACK even when any antenna port is disconnected. Generally, stacked Yagi antennas are separated vertically with greater than one half wavelength free space. Since the DX Engineering PRO-STACK Antenna Phasing Systems are broadband, they may be easily adapted to larger arrays. For example, four stacked Yagis may be combined by creating two sets of PRO-STACKS, with a third DX Engineering PRO-STACK to combine the first two. PRO-STACK systems may also be used to feed quarter-wave resonant vertical antennas for a high-gain, 4-pattern array. This arrangement requires three verticals, with the center #2 passive antenna element directly grounded to the system ground radial system at all times, while elements #1 and #3 are then fed in various phase relationships by the PRO-STACK. Details are in the complete PRO-STACK PS-2B Instruction Manual linked here in "Documentation" tab. The full- color printed manual is included with the system relay unit. PRO-STACK Broadband Antenna Phasing Systems are available as separate Relay Units for operators who have automated BCD switching devices, and as packaged systems with Relay Unit and matching manual Control Console. Features of the DX Engineering PRO-STACK Broadband Antenna Phasing Systems include: * Power handling up to 5 kW * Broadband coverage on 160-10 meters * High impact shielded weatherproof housing * High-RF tolerant, silver-PTFE SO-239 (UHF female) connectors * Proven DX Engineering RF relays for high performance * Safe 12V relay operation * DC-powered control console allows battery or solar emergency operation * MOV surge protection on control lines * External, removable control line connector * RoHS-compliant assembly Dominate the airwaves with DX Engineering PRO-STACK Broadband Antenna Phasing Systems. * Important Note regarding DX Engineering Protection Plans and Kit Combo Contents NOTE: Protection plans cannot be purchased for combination packages or on applicable devices after shipment. DX Engineering Combination Kits and Packages are designed to help you easily visualize and order the right items for your specific needs. However, we encourage you to contact our experienced Technical Sales Team for assistance. We can help adjust the kit contents, suggest substitutions based on stock availability, and offer DXE Protection Plans for radios and devices when applicable. Contact us for Expert assistance and make informed purchasing decisions with our guidance.
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DX Engineering Skylark Dual-Band Yagi Antennas
DX Engineering Skylark™ Dual-Band Yagi Antennas cover 17 and 12 meters and have no moving parts, support instant band changes, have no UV challenges, and no antenna-related lightning issues! Skylark™ antennas require no tuning and offer an SWR of less than 1.3:1 over the entire width of both bands. DX Engineering's Skylark™ utilizes aluminum and stainless steel construction, operate from a single feed line, and have a 90 mph wind survival rating. At only 38 lbs., Skylark™ antennas are light enough to be easily installed. These antennas are supplied complete with all mounting hardware for a 2 in. mast. Their stainless steel U-bolts and unique boom to mast mounting system make for very easy installation. Check these DX Engineering Skylark™ features: * Gain on 17 meters: 7.95 dBi * Gain on 12 meters: 7.75 dBi * Front to back on 17 meters: 21 dB * Front to back on 12 meters: 24 dB * 16 ft. boom * Wind loading: 6.5 square feet * Longest element is 27 ft., 8 in. * Turning radius is 16 ft. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. These Skylark™ antennas are a perfect match for stacking with any classic tri-bander. Your tri-bander would support 20, 15, and 10 meters, while the Skylark™ adds 17 and 12 meters. They are also a perfect companion for DX Engineering Skyhawk™ Tri-Band Yagi Antennas. Whatever antenna your tower currently supports, one of these DX Engineering Skylark™ Dual-Band Yagis from DX Engineering will be a worthwhile addition to your antenna farm!
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$1,999.98