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DX Engineering Premier Telescoping Carbon Fiber Masts
DX Engineering Premier Telescoping Carbon Fiber Masts are the superior choice for portable and temporary antenna supports. These very high-strength and lightweight carbon fiber masts are available in four extended length versions; 24 foot, 33 foot, Heavy-Duty 33 foot and 49 foot. Their short section lengths allow easy transport and low cost shipping. The longest 49 foot model has a closed length of 81 inches; the other three models slide down to an amazing 69 inches! Surpassing the competition and fiberglass, these black UV resistant carbon fiber tubing masts are super lightweight and ultra-portable. Included lever-action cam-lock clamps secure the next smaller tube in place. Clamps are removable for placement of optional guy rings, and their lever grip is adjustable, both with the included 3mm Allen wrench. Each different size clamp mounts securely on a lower tube and its integral cam lock lever allows fast and easy telescopic mast raising and lowering. DX Engineering Premier Carbon Fiber Masts are lighter than aluminum and fiberglass and stiffer than steel of the same thickness. Their resistance to corrosion and breakdown is the best of these four temporary mast materials. Each section features a red color at the bottom to indicate minimum overlap when extending. Click on each model for specific dimensions and number of sections and clamps. These are the ultimate quality carbon fiber masts for portable and temporary antenna supports. Wherever you go and however you get there, DX Engineering Premier Telescoping Carbon Fiber Masts are the absolute best choice for your next portable antenna adventure.
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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 Select Transceiver Packages
DX Engineering Select Transceiver Packages offer Amateur Radio enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase some of our best-selling equipment in conveniently packaged sets. These packages include a transceiver, antenna, and all necessary accessories to form a complete communications package. Certain packages also include a power supply, if required. Basically, once you get the antenna up, it's all you need to get on the air! Choose from packages that lend themselves to all-band / all-mode QRP portable use, 100-watt all-band / all-mode operations through 70cm, an SDR touchscreen 160-6 meter rig that is great for DX and contesting, a compact, ultra-portable, 100-watt all-band / all-mode compact station, or even a compact 50W 1.25 or 2 meter station. When you want a station that includes popular and easy to use components, consider one of these DX Engineering Select Station Packages! Look carefully at the photos for each package and be sure to click on the Kit/Combo Contents tab for more detailed information about every item contained in a package. * Important Note regarding DX Engineering Protection Plans and Kit Combo Contents 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 IC-7300 Power Up Gear Combo
Take your Amateur Radio experience to the next level with the DX Engineering IC-7300 Power Up Gear Combo, featuring two powerhouse components designed for performance, reliability, and convenience.
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DX Engineering Handheld Transceiver Packages
DX Engineering Handheld Transceiver Packages include everything you need to get on the air quickly and start enjoying the 2 meters, 1.25 meters, or 70cm bands, whether you're a brand-new recently licensed HAM or a seasoned veteran. Get started with one of our hand-picked Alinco, ICOM, Kenwood or Yaesu portable handheld transceiver packages. These packages make it easy; we've removed the guesswork about which parts work with each radio. Each package starts with a quality handheld (HT) transceiver and paired them with quality upgrades and accessories such as antennas, batteries, chargers, headsets, or speaker-microphones. Certain packages even include RT Systems PC software to make programming your new radio easy! When reviewing these packages, click on "More Detail…" then the "Kit/Combo Contents" tab to see detailed descriptions of each included item. * Important Note regarding DX Engineering Protection Plans and Kit Combo Contents 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 RigExpert Antenna Analyzer/NANUK Case Combos
DX Engineering RigExpert Antenna Analyzer/NANUK Case Combos are the ideal antenna analyzer and protective carrying-case set for professionals or Radio Amateurs. RigExpert Antenna Analyzers are powerful antenna analyzers designed for testing, checking, tuning, or repairing antennas and antenna feed-lines across a wide frequency range. Their large, bright, LCD screens provide graphic illustration of SWR, impedance; return loss, and much more. The following tasks are easily accomplished by using RigExpert antenna analyzers: * Rapid check-out of an antenna's performance * Graphic analysis. * Tuning an antenna to resonance * Provides internal storage of antenna data * USB output allows mass PC storage of antenna data * Perform antenna SWR and impedance measurements and comparisons before and after a specific event (rain, hurricane, winter weather, etc.) * Making tuned coaxial lines or measuring their parameters * Cable testing and fault location (TDR function) * Measuring capacitance or inductance of reactive loads * Specific models include Bluetooth capability for plot file transfer directly to Android, PC and MAC devices without USB connection Note: For details on the individual antenna analyzers and NANUK cases in these combos, go to the "More Detail…" page and click the "Kit/Combo Contents" tab. You may then click the links to individual items in the combo. Easy to use measurement modes, as well as additional features such as connection to a personal computer (to plot Smith charts, etc.); make RigExpert analyzers attractive for professionals and hobbyists alike. The graphic display of various parameters over a wide frequency range is a key feature of these analyzers. NANUK Equipment Cases are designed to protect your most sensitive equipment in even the harshest environments. Every detail of NANUK cases has been refined and perfected to offer the utmost in protection and performance. Teamed with your RigExpert analyzers, NANUK equipment cases offer these exceptional qualities: * Waterproof; watertight to IP67 standards** * Impact resistant** * Crushproof * Dustproof** * Available in your choice of colors * Combo includes high-quality NANUK shoulder strap ** Certified to have passed ATA300 impact standards, ASTM D4169 impact, rain, vibration and drop tests, Mil-STD-810F immersion test and IP67 ingress protection tests. For more detailed information on NANUK cases, please search NANUK in our search window. From their high-impact NK-7™ resin to their PowerClaw™ latches, these virtually indestructible, lightweight, watertight cases offer the ultimate grade of protection for your equipment. Pick 'N Pluck foam squares may be easily removed to accommodate the contents of the case. Customize your RigExpert analyzer case to your own needs! You're investing in a fine piece of test equipment. Protect that investment with DX Engineering RigExpert Antenna Analyzer/NANUK Case Combos and your analyzer will always be clean, dry and safe from impact. * Important Note regarding DX Engineering Protection Plans and Kit Combo Contents 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 TW Antenna 5-Band Adventurer Packages
DX Engineering is now the manufacturer of TW Antennas!* Our DX Engineering TW Antenna 5-Band Adventurer Packages preserve and build upon the legacy of this premier portable HF antenna maker. Covering all bands from 20 through 10 meters, including WARC, DX Engineering Adventurer Packages can be easily and remotely band-switched to cover any of the five high bands. DXE-TW-2010-P Adventurer packages include everything you need to go portable! The package is comprised of the basic antenna structure, the switchable band box, a 65.5 ft. control cable, controller console and an antenna stand. You supply the coax and your own powered transceiver. It's perfect for portable QRP! For portable use, the included, lightweight Quadrastand, DXE-TW-AQ, lets you set up your DX Engineering HF Portable TW Antenna wherever you happen to be. Think about special operating events like Scouts Jamboree On-The-Air (JOTA), Field Day or even SOTA (Summits On-The-Air). For backpacking and general camping and travel a convenient carrying case, DXE-TW-DXBAG, is available as an OPTION to make traveling in your car or RV with these antennas a snap. Typical installation for TW Antennas is a compact 8.25 ft. tall and only 5 ft. wide. Make your choice; portable, fixed or both, then equip yourself with the best compact vertical-dipole antennas available. Note: Although a permanently-installed mount is available, DX Engineering TW Antenna band boxes are not waterproof. Do not leave your TW Antenna exposed to the elements without adequate and durable weather protection for the band box. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. DX Engineering TW Antenna 5-Band Adventurer Packages are here to help you enjoy working stealthy HF at home or … anywhere! NOTE: Some older versions of the TW Antennas are not compatible with current production parts. The original manufacturer of TW Antennas had changed the design more than once and newer parts will not fit some older models. Call DX Engineering to verify if your old TW Antenna will be compatible with currently produced parts and assemblies.
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DX Engineering HF Portable Operation Gear Packages
You might have heard about portable ham radio operations and the POTA (Parks On The Air) and SOTA (Summits On The Air) programs, but perhaps you feel a bit overwhelmed when it comes to selecting gear. These HF Portable Operation Gear Packages are expertly curated solutions for amateur radio operators who demand reliable, high-performance gear in the field. Designed with Parks on the Air (POTA) activators in mind, each package includes essential components for efficient HF operation—whether you're setting up at a trailhead, mountaintop, or national park. Rugged, compact, and field-ready, these kits make portable ops easier than ever. Whether you're activating a park for POTA, summiting a peak for SOTA, or simply exploring portable ops, these rugged, compact kits are built to work seamlessly together and get you on the air quickly. No guesswork—just reliable gear, handpicked by DX Engineering to deliver exceptional performance wherever your ham radio adventures take you. Order a DX Engineering HF Portable Operation Gear Package from DX Engineering today!
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DX Engineering RG-213/U 50-ohm Bulk Coaxial Cable
DX Engineering RG-213/U is a low-loss, 50-ohm, standard-spec Coaxial Cable with a non-contaminating Type II PVC jacket. This is unterminated bulk cable that is sold by the foot. See Coaxial Cable Assemblies for coax with connectors. Specially manufactured for DX Engineering, RG-213/U feedline is perfect for outdoor use due to its excellent UV resistance and durability in direct-bury applications. Specially suited for high-power amateur stations, RG-213/U provides a lower loss solution for long cable runs at any power level. Featuring a solid polyethylene dielectric, this is the coax that withstands constant movement and flexing on tower mounted rotatable and directional beam antennas. DXE-213U is recommended by contest station owner K3LR for installation at tower top as "rotator loop" coax for HF and VHF. DX Engineering RG-213/U is easily terminated with standard solder or crimp style PL-259 and N connectors designed for RG-8 sized, 0.405 in. cables. DX Engineering Next Generation hybrid PL259s with crimp shield, solder center attachment are also a great choice for DXE-213U coax cable. Note: For additional product information, please look at the files under the "Documentation" tab.
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DX Engineering Heavy-Duty Control Cable
DX Engineering Heavy-Duty Control Cable suits a multitude of control applications, such as remote switching or antenna rotators. This high-quality, color-coded, PVC-jacketed, 8-wire control cable consists of two 16 AWG and six 18 AWG conductors. A convenient rip cord aids in stripping the jacket. DX Engineering Heavy-Duty Control Cable is adequate for most rotator-to-control box runs greater than 125 ft. Shorter runs may be served by our standard Control Cable model CW8.
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DX Engineering RG-8/U 50-ohm Bulk Coaxial Cable
DX Engineering RG-8/U Bulk Coaxial Cable is a new age low-loss 50-ohm feedline with gas injected foam polyethylene dielectric and black vinyl jacket. This is not your grandfather's RG-8. Highly flexible and specially well suited in low and high power Amateur stations, our new DXE-8U provides a lower loss solution, for nearly any length cable run, at any legal power level. High reliability, flexibility and low loss are key points when considering this cable. DX Engineering RG-8/U accepts standard PL-259 and N connectors (sold separately). Note: For additional product information, please look at the files under the "Documentation" tab.
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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 Tinned Copper Radial Wire
DX Engineering Tinned Copper Radial Wire is the same wire as used by the most successful contest stations and DX enthusiasts for their ground-mounted vertical antennas. This 16 AWG tinned solid copper wire is an extremely cost effective solution for the high-count, full-size ground radial wire systems that are required for top-performing HF vertical antenna installations. This is especially true for 4-element Four Square Array Systems, 3-element ProStack Arrays, and 2-element Dual Vertical Arrays. Why is this wire the absolute best choice for any ground-mounted vertical antenna? Because, DX Engineering Tinned Copper Radial Wire will last much longer in a variety of soil conditions as compared to bare copper, copper coated steel and aluminum wires. Unfortunately, radials deployed with those other wire types actually corrode and degrade rather quickly, but do so slowly enough that the operator may not easily perceive that degradation in terms of antenna system performance. Full radial system integrity is maintained for a much greater number of years with tinned copper wire. Depending upon soil type, installations with DXE-TCRW16 will maintain vertical antenna performance for many, many years… and even decades. DXE-TCRW16 is available in small, easy to handle spools in lengths of 500 feet (DXE-TCRW16-500), 1,000 feet (DXE-TCRW-1000), 2,500 feet (DXE-TCRW16-2500) and 5,000 feet (DXE-TCRW16-5000). NOTE: To prevent accelerated corrosion and the possibility of noise, do not use metal anchor pins (lawn staples) on Tinned Copper Radial Wire. Use only DXE-STPL-100BD Biodegradable Anchor Pins to hold down bare wire radials. DX Engineering Tinned Copper Radial Wire is the right choice for long lasting top-performance radial systems for your ground-mounted vertical antenna system.
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DX Engineering High-Strength Aluminum Tubing Bundles
DX Engineering High-Strength Aluminum Tubing Bundles are ideal for your large-scale antenna projects. These aluminum tubes are available in two types: 6063-T832 seamless drawn aluminum tubing provides good resistance to general corrosion, including stress corrosion cracking, and features an excellent surface appearance. These tubes are great for general antenna use. On the other hand, if your project requires maximum strength at very-long assembly lengths, choose DX Engineering's 6061-T8 thick-wall tubing. 6063-T832 tubing features a 0.058 in. wall thickness and is available in 1/8 in. increments from 3/8 in. to 2 1/8 in. O.D. DX Engineering's thick wall heavy-duty version features a 0.120 in. wall thickness and is available in 1/4 in. increments from 1 1/2 in. to 3 in. O.D. These long aluminum tubes are 145 in. in length to allow for cutting waste. You may easily make four 3 ft. tubes and have a tiny bit of tubing left over. NOTE: DX Engineering aluminum tubing is manufactured to very close tolerances. This provides the greatest amount of surface contact between nesting tubes for mechanical and electrical stability. Due to the close tolerance, any burrs, dirt, grit or other foreign material may cause binding that prevents tubes from nesting. Please refer to the instruction sheet included with your tubing for additional details. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. Tubing that is 12 ft. long MUST be shipped by TRUCK FREIGHT. Buying DX Engineering High-Strength Aluminum Tubing Bundles maximizes the economy of scale for your shipping costs. Order from DX Engineering… today!
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DX Engineering Zip Cord Power Wire
DX Engineering Zip Cord Power Wire is 2-conductor stranded copper insulated cable typically used for low voltage power circuits. It may also be used as speaker wire for low to high power audio. The conductor insulation colors are red and black for immediate polarity identification for both DC and audio applications. This wire is very easy to use. It is a highly flexible, high strand-count insulated wire pair that pulls apart easily, should you want to, hence the name "Zip Cord." Conductor construction details are below. DX Engineering Power Wire is available in six sizes; 18, 16, 14, 12, 10 and 8 AWG (0.8, 1.3, 2.1, 3.3, 5.3 and 8.4 sq. mm equivalent). This wire is sold by-the-foot and is also available in bulk lengths of 500 or 1,000 ft., so you can order just the right size and length for your system! Build your DC power systems with this wire, terminated with Anderson Powerpole® connectors, using our Ultra Crimp Tools, all available from DX Engineering. Order extra sizes and lengths to keep on hand for those spur-of-the-moment projects. DX Engineering Zip Cord Power Wire is ready to deliver power to your system! + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + DX Engineering Power Wire Conductor Construction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Conductor Size - Number of Strands/Strand AWG 18 AWG - 16/30 16 AWG - 26/30 14 AWG - 41/30 12 AWG - 65/30 10 AWG - 105/30 8 AWG - 152/30
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DX Engineering Emergency Readiness Packages
DX Engineering Emergency Readiness Packages – the perfect solution for reliable communication in times of crisis. These expertly designed kits take the guesswork out of emergency preparedness, providing you with everything you need to stay connected when traditional communication methods fail. Whether you're facing a natural disaster, power outage, or system failure, GMRS radios offer a dependable means of communication, using pre-defined channels for simplicity and ease of use. No need to fiddle with complex frequencies – just turn it on and go!
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DX Engineering DXE-VE-60-2P-RAD 60-Meter Monoband Vertical Antennas
DX Engineering DXE-VE-60-2P-RAD 60-Meter Monoband Vertical Antennas are high performance, mono-band vertical antenna systems that are easy to assemble, install and adjust. Ruggedly built, they taper from a sturdy 2.125 in. O.D. base section to a 0.25 in. top section. This slow taper provides the widest bandwidth. The base sections are secured to a unique heavy duty insulated channel with DX Engineering's heavy duty U-saddle clamps. The massive EXTREN® fiberglass and polyester 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 they are superior for their RF handling characteristics. An optimum 43 ft. in nominal length, these antennas provide full-band 60M coverage in an antenna that is one full quarter wavelength. Since the impedance at resonance of a properly installed quarter wave vertical is less than 50 ohms, the SWR may be optimized with the optional DXE-VMN-1 Matching Network Kit, rather than changing the length in an attempt to find better SWR. Parts included with DXE-VE-60-2P-RAD antenna kits are: * DXE-MBVE-5ABASE * DXE-MBVE-5ATOP * DXE-MBVE-5A60MCK (60 meter kit) * Maxi-Core® 20 1:1 Current Choke Balun * DXE-UN-BRKT-5A Balun mounting bracket * DXE-RADP-3 Radial plate * DXE-STPL-100P radial ground staples * DXE-RADW-500 radial wire (500 ft. coil) * DXE-225RT-20 Ring terminals * DXE-SSVC-2P Saddle clamps The SAF-T-TILT Tilt™ Base, supplied with the DXE-VE-60-2P-RAD, allows you to make tuning changes easily. Designed with 6063 corrosion-resistant aluminum tubing and stainless steel hardware, these antennas are very durable and attractive. With excellent surface appearance, 6063 aluminum alloy is the best alloy for high strength, long-lasting antenna applications. 60 meters is used throughout much of the world as an emergency and search and rescue band. Carrier frequencies from 5.102 through 5.425 MHz are used, with Upper Sideband as the emission mode. Due to limited access and rugged terrain, heavier activity exists in Australia and the State of Alaska. Alaska's emergency channel is 5167.5 USB. Australia has a 60 meter health and welfare net to monitor its citizens traversing the treacherous Outback regions. Amateur Radio operations have also been authorized on 60 meters in many parts of the world. In the USA, five channels are available including 5330.5 kHz, 5346.5 kHz, 5357.0 kHz, 5371.5 kHz, and 5403.5 kHz. These are the frequencies that appear in your transceiver's tuning display when your transceiver is properly set in the USB mode. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. CW and digital modes may also be used on 60 meters. That makes 60 meters a worldwide and versatile DX band! Get in on the 60 meter action with a robust quarter wave vertical antenna. Install DX Engineering 60 Meter Monoband Vertical Antennas and put your transceiver to work on 5 MHz!
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DX Engineering Tinned Copper Radial Wire Kits
DX Engineering Tinned Copper Radial Wire Kits include plentiful quantities of biodegradable staples and tinned crimp ring terminals that are easily soldered. Along with spools of the same wire as used by the most successful contest stations and DX enthusiasts for their ground-mounted vertical antennas, these kits will help your antenna system achieve optimal performance. The 16 AWG tinned solid copper wire in these kits provide an extremely cost effective solution for the high-count, full-size ground radial wire systems that are required for top-performing HF vertical antenna installations. Ground wire radials do not need to be any specific length because the earth detunes them. Fill your ground-mounted vertical space with radials that run out from the antenna feedpoint in all possible directions, as far as they can go, up to about one-quarter wavelength on the lowest frequency. Even radials that are all about one-eighth wavelength long on the lowest frequency band are just fine for multi-band verticals over reasonably conductive soils. Use longer radials on lossy soils with sand and rocks. In most cases, a greater number of short ground radials will provide greater efficiency and stronger signals than is achieved with a few long radials. DX Engineering Tinned Copper Radial Wire Kits are available in four sizes: Shorter spool kits, 500 ft. and 1,000 ft., are perfect for the single HF ground-mounted vertical. Longer spool kits, 2,500 ft. and 5,000 ft., are intended for 2-element Dual Vertical Arrays, 3-element ProStack Arrays, and 4-element Four Square Array Systems. Each kit has the appropriate number of biodegradable staples and tinned crimp ring terminals. Why is this wire the absolute best choice for any ground-mounted vertical antenna? Because, DX Engineering Tinned Copper Radial Wire will last much longer in a variety of soil conditions as compared to bare copper, copper coated steel or aluminum wires. Radials deployed with those other wire types actually corrode and degrade rather quickly. Unfortunately, they do so slowly enough that the operator does not easily perceive that degradation in terms of antenna system performance. With Tinned Copper wire, full radial system integrity is maintained for a greater number of years. Depending upon soil type, installations with DXE-TCRW16 will maintain vertical antenna performance for many, many years… and even decades. NOTE: To prevent accelerated corrosion and the possibility of noise, DO NOT use metal anchor pins (lawn staples) on Tinned Copper Radial Wire. These kits contain only the DXE-STPL-100BD Biodegradable Anchor Pins to hold down bare wire radials. Biodegradable staples allow easy installation of radial wires and will disperse in a couple years, after they are no longer needed, making them site friendly. Biodegradable staples work best in soft ground where they may be pushed or lightly tapped into the ground. Since they are a lacto-resin material they are subject to breaking in rocky or hard soil and are not intended to be hammered. DX Engineering Tinned Copper Radial Wire kits are the right choice for long lasting top-performance radial systems for your ground-mounted vertical antenna system.
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DX Engineering Four-Square Array Three-Quarter Wave Tuned Cables
DX Engineering Four-Square Array Three-Quarter Wave Tuned Cables are offered for your antenna system where the recommended quarter wave cables will be too short for your installation. There are cases where the phasing controller relay unit must be mounted away from the exact physical center of the array, such as when elevated verticals or elevated vertical dipoles are used. Three-quarter wavelength tuned cables are then required. The electrical dimensions of these cables are critical to system performance. They're made from the highest quality waterproof, direct bury 75-ohm RG-11/U gas-injected low-loss foam coaxial cable. Their length differs from a free-space dimension by the velocity factor of the specific cable type. These cables, manufactured to DX Engineering specifications, have a velocity factor of 0.84, providing the maximum physical length to allow for easy burial and routing from the feedpoint of the antenna to the controller relay unit. DX Engineering Four-Square Array Three-Quarter Wave Tuned Cables must be ordered for your desired frequency. These custom built tuned coaxial cable assemblies ordered from DX Engineering are hand crafted and electronically tuned to a specific HF frequency. Typically, customers request that they are tuned to the center or slightly below the center of their antenna array band, depending upon their planned modes of operation. After placing your order, please inform us of the desired frequency for your cables by e-mailing dxengineering@dxengineering.com or by calling 800-777-0703 or 330-572-3200. You may leave a message after business hours. Custom cable assembly orders will process after we receive your frequency information. Please contact DX Engineering Technical Support if additional assistance is needed. We will contact you if we have any questions about your special orders.
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