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DX Engineering Radial Plates
DX Engineering Radial Plates are made of 304 Stainless Steel, 1/8 inch thick and 11.625 in. x 11.625 in. outside dimensions. They are made with the finest Stainless Steel that will last! Not cheap aluminum that will dissolve in your soil! ".....it is so beautiful, I want to frame it and put it up on the wall - not in the dirt under my vertical. Sebastian - NS0W" Unique enough to be covered by two US Patents, (Pat. No. 6,927,740 and D533,167), the DX Engineering Radial Plate is meant for those of you that have or are building a quarter wave vertical antenna and who want an easy, neat and effective way to connect those essential radial wires and the coax to your vertical antenna for the lowest takeoff angle and strongest signals. Stainless steel construction assures that your signal won't disappear like a disintegrating aluminum radial plate. One OPTIONAL SADDLE CLAMP (SOLD SEPARATELY) IS REQUIRED to mount the DX Engineering Radial Plate to a ground mounted antenna support pipe, also sold separately. For STEEL pipe from 1 to 2 in. O.D. the all-Stainless Steel DXE-SSVC-2P is the REQUIRED clamp, sold separately. For STEEL pipe from 2 to 3 in. O.D. the all-Stainless Steel DXE-SSVC-3P is the REQUIRED clamp, sold separately. For pipe or rod whose O.D. is between 0.50 in. and 1.75 in. the DXE-CAVS-11P V-saddle clamp is the REQUIRED clamp, sold separately. For aluminum tubing from 1 in.to 2 in. O.D., the DXE-CAVS-2P V-saddle clamp is the REQUIRED clamp, sold separately. This plate will work perfectly with most commercially available vertical antennas such as the Hustler BTV series (4BTV thru the 6BTV), the SteppIR (BiggIR or SmallIR) or an antenna of your own construction. When used with the Hy-Gain AV-18HT Hy-Tower antenna, the radial plate will sit on the concrete under the base plate and will fit within the three concrete-mounted base/insulator pipes. The DX Engineering Radial Plate has a number of advantages over the other plates on the market: First, the DX Engineering Radial Plate will attach easily and rigidly to a 4x4 or 6x6 wooden post using simple wood screws, or to a steel or aluminum pipe (up to 3.0 in. outside diameter) using an OPTIONAL SADDLE CLAMP, SOLD SEPARATELY, to attach to whatever you have supporting your vertical. Size and clamp selection is detailed above. Second, this plate actually has a place where you can attach your coax! What a concept! The plate assembly has been drilled for optional SO-239 Chassis Mount and Bulkhead Fittings. This is a MUST item for proper handling of RF ground current! Regardless of how you do it, it is imperative that your coax be grounded to the radials to complete the circuit for your radial current. Third, the DX Engineering Radial Plate is laser cut from tough stainless steel so that it has smooth edges, won't corrode and will always look good. You will be proud of how good your installation looks. Fourth, it is square. Why? Because a square has more lineal distance around it than the round plates that you usually see. This allowed us to put 60 holes in it, use larger bolts for more clamping power and still not crowd them together. Remember: The more current that flows in through your radials and through this plate, the stronger your signal is going to be and the more DX stations that you are going to hear. So, put on as many radials as you can. Fifth, we supply the correct Stainless Steel bolts, nuts, star washers, flat washers and lock washers to attach the radials. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. For the absolutely finest made radial plate available, order DX Engineering Radial Plates. Suggested as a station upgrade product - make more contacts to worldwide DX stations and DXpeditions
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REZ Antenna Systems [Z]QD Radial Kits
REZ Antenna Systems [Z]QD Radial Kits include 4 pre-assembled 33 ft. 18 gauge radial wires that are terminated with 4mm banana plugs. One set is included with the REZ Antenna Systems Ranger 80 HF Portable Antenna.These "QD" Quick Deploy radial wires are easily connected to Its coil base assembly that features the REZ Radial Puck with 8 holes to accommodate two sets of the [Z]QD Radials. Order one extra [Z]QD Radial set with a Ranger 80 Antenna System for maximum performance.
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DX Commander Vertical Antenna Replacement Telescoping Masts
DX Commander Vertical Antenna Replacement Telescoping Masts are identical to the telescoping masts that are supplied with each of the DX Commander Vertical Antenna kits. These telescoping masts share the same specifications as the original masts and serve as direct replacements.
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DX Engineering Tilt Base Antenna Mounting Systems
The patented* DX Engineering Tilt Base Antenna Mounting Systems enable an operator to raise or lower an antenna in seconds, while leaving the base of the antenna securely attached to the mounting plate and post. DX Engineering Tilt Bases make it easy to tune your vertical, repair, or simply lower your antenna to a safe horizontal position long before bad weather hits. One person can install, raise and lower, and service their vertical antenna with our stainless steel Tilt Base; just walk it up or down. The Tilt Base prevents potential accidents when climbing a step ladder to tune the antenna, especially on soft ground. This is an essential tool that has helped countless hams eliminate the possibility of personal injury and damage to their ground-mounted vertical antenna. There is no need to remove brackets from the support posts and you will never again have to lift the entire weight of the antenna in order to tilt it down or tilt it up. Nearly two decades of customer comments about DX Engineering Tilt Bases (and the Radial Plate) have included "it's a work of mechanical art" and another exclaimed "...it's so gorgeous I don't want to mount it outside, I want to hang it on the wall!" Year after year, users are thankful for the amazing ease of the Lift, Slide and Tilt action of this antenna mount for making antenna adjustments simple. Recently, DX Engineering customer Michael, KO4VVH, said "I wondered why this bracket had a cost over $60, but when it arrived today I was blown away. Heavy duty doesn't do this beast justice. Heavy plate stainless steel and it is one of the best mounts I've ever owned. It's big and heavy... Ultra heavy duty. I will mount it up to my Hustler 5BTV HF antenna so I can drop it to ground level for maintenance, adjustments and SWR tweaks. Thank you!" Precision-cut from 3/16 in. 304 stainless steel, these Tilt Base Antenna Mounts are virtually indestructible. They conveniently mount to the same ground pipe or tubing that you use for the antenna and Radial Plate. You could use lag screws or carriage bolts to mount the Tilt Base and the Radial Plate to a wood post, but typically they are securely mounted to a 2 in. max. OD pipe using optional SSVC-2P saddle clamps, displayed in "Required Parts". There are five versions of the DX Engineering Tilt Base Antenna Mounting Systems kit designed for a variety of HF antenna types: DXE-TB-3P: Specifically designed with included stainless steel hardware to mate with the antenna mounting bracket of the Hustler 4, 5 or 6 BTV vertical antennas. DXE-TB-4P: This Tilt Base model provides a mounting plate and clamps for tilting a customer supplied antenna support mast up to 1.75 in. OD and 10 ft. tall, for mounting elevated no-radial vertical antennas that weigh less than or equal to 20 pounds, and have a height of no more than 28 ft. The Vertical antennas and mast assemblies must be adequately guyed. Precautions must be taken when raising or lowering to avoid undue lateral stress on the tilt mechanism. The TB-4P is the tilt option for legacy DX Engineering vertical antenna models DXE-30VE-1, DXE-40-VE-1 and DXE-40VA-1. See the DXE-TB-7P below for the replacement COM-30VA and COM-40VA Monoband Vertical Antennas. DXE-TB-6P: Is specifically designed to mate to the antenna mounting bracket of the Hy-Gain AV-14AVQ (HGN-AV-14AVQ). This special tilt base mounting system includes stainless steel hardware that allows the AV-14AVQ to be closer to ground level for maximum performance. DXE-TB-7P: Is specifically designed to mate to the COMTEK 30 Meter (COM-30VA) and 40 Meter (COM-40VA) Vertical Antennas. DXE-TB-8P: Is specifically designed to mate to the COMTEK 20 Meter Vertical Antennas (COM-20VA) which may be tuned to resonate on one band, 20, 17, 15, 12, or 10 meters. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. *U.S. Patent 7,432,875
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DX Commander Signature 9 Ground Posts
DX Commander Signature 9 Ground Posts are the same as supplied with the DX Commander Signature 9 Kit. These ground posts are made via a pultrusion process and have a high glass content, no carbon, and are extremely strong and flexible. These posts have a corrosion barrier built into the surface of them, meaning that they can be either dug or concreted into the ground.
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DX Engineering 12 Meter Add-On Kits for Hustler 4BTV, 5BTV and 6BTV
DX Engineering 12 Meter Add-On Kits for Hustler 4BTV, 5BTV or 6BTV HF vertical antennas add 12 meter coverage without giving up existing band coverage. This updated kit adds operation across the entire 12 meter band, 24.890 through 24.990 MHz, with a nominal SWR of 1.5:1 or less. Simply install the kit, check the tuning and make minimal tuning adjustments and you're on the air with an additional band! A complete illustrated installation manual is provided with each kit. This DXE-AOKC-12M can handle full legal limit SSB PEP power (of course, use less power on digital modes). Both DX Engineering Hustler BTV Add-On Kits can work together, as they do not interact with each other nor does their presence drastically affect other bands. The DXE-AOKC-12M 12 Meter Add-On Kit and the DXE-AOKC-17M 17 Meter Add-On Kit match each other, except for the coil on the 17M, and they add negligible wind loading to the antenna. Both Add-On Kits, 12M and 17M, can mount on opposite sides of the Hustler BTV vertical, and may be installed at the same time or at different times. TIP: The use of the DXE-OMNI-TILT Tilt Base is recommended for BTV ground mounting when both DXE-AOKC-12M and DXE-AOKC-17M kits will be installed. For those roof mounted Hustler BTV, or those in an elevated position, two or more resonant radials should be added; about (9 ft., 5 in. each) for 12 meter. For ground mounted installations, no change in the radial system should be necessary. Materials supplied with these kits include: * Pre-assembled 12 Meter element wire with soldered ring terminals * Four Stainless Steel Band Clamps with Threaded Studs * Upper Insulated Bracket * Two 14 in. long Tuning Rods * Bottom Aluminum Stand-off Bracket * Spring-loaded End Insulator for the 12 Meter element wire lets the antenna move naturally * Scotch-Brite® Pad for cleaning the antenna tubing * Stainless Steel Hardware The RF power handling of the DXE-AOKC-12M 12 Meter Add-On Kit is conservatively rated for 1,500 watts PEP SSB; 1,000 watts CW and 375 watts RTTY and Digital modes including FT8, at antenna SWR of 2:1 and below. This rating is for 12 meters only; it does not apply to BTV antenna trap or resonator frequencies where the use of less power is advised. NOTE: Additional information appears on the product detail page and in files linked under "Documentation" Join the fun on the 12 meter band and be ready for the next band opening! Add the DX Engineering 12 Meter BTV Add-On Kit to your Hustler HF vertical antenna!
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WiMo 23050 Metal Guy Ring Kits
WiMo 23050 Metal Guy Ring Kits are perfect for stabilizing WiMo metric telescoping aluminum masts. This strong, metal guy ring features a game-changing design with a cable management slot that allows for the rotation of the mast—while preventing the tangling of cables with the guys. The handy 25mm slot for cables (0.984 in.) will accommodate most rotator and RF connectors. Four plastic bushings are included: 50mm (1.969 in.), 40mm (1.575 in.), 30mm (1.181 in.), 20mm (.0787 in.). These bushings provide the flexibility to choose the correct height to guy your mast. Use more than one kit for a tall mast. Properly spaced holes provide attachment for guy ropes or lines for a three-way guying system. Note: If used to guy radiating vertical antenna tubing, non-metallic guy lines must be used.
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DX Engineering Ruggedized BTV Reinforced Lower Tube
Build or refurbish any Hustler BTV antenna to be stronger with a DX Engineering Ruggedized BTV Reinforced Lower Tube. Almost any time we hear of a Hustler BTV Series antenna being damaged by wind, it's the lower tube that gets bent. A BTV is a very tough antenna! But like any antenna, if the wind hits it just right, they can still be damaged. That's where our DX Engineering Ruggedized BTV Reinforced Lower Tube comes in. Our DXE-RLT double-wall aluminum tube is stronger than the original single-wall tube and it works on all BTV Series antennas, old and new. It is 72 in. overall so it is direct replacement; it takes the place of the original Hustler BTV antenna 72 in. lower tube (HSR-4087-1). Once the DXE-RLT reinforced tube is installed, your BTV antenna will be much stronger! Perfect for a new or old BTV antenna, a stronger lower antenna also offers protection against accidents and animal damage. If you're in an area with potentially high-winds, don't allow your BTV to suffer lower-tube wind damage. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. Replace any BTV antenna lower tube with a DX Engineering Ruggedized BTV Reinforced Lower Tube!
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Hustler Antenna Replacement Parts
Hustler Antenna Replacement Parts allow you to keep your Hustler vertical performing at its peak. These Hustler antennas have been on the market for decades. Literally tens of thousands have been put in service around the world. Whether for routine maintenance or repair due to unfortunate damage, Hustler offers the replacement antenna parts that you need. DX Engineering stocks many Hustler Antenna Replacement Parts for your convenience. At each part, click "More Details" for specific application information.
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Chelegance MC-750 Portable HF Vertical Antenna Replacement Parts
Chelegance MC-750 Portable HF Vertical Antenna Replacement Parts are available to replace any components that become worn, misplaced, or damaged. Chelegance replacement parts meet or exceed the high quality standards of the original components to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
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Butternut Antenna Replacement Parts
Butternut Antenna Replacement Parts enable you to keep your Butternut antennas performing at their peak. They offer their capacitors, coaxial matches, coils, and many other parts. Whether used for maintenance or for repairs due to unfortunate damage, Butternut can provide the replacement antenna parts that you need. Butternut high performance antennas have been available for decades. Maintain your antenna with genuine Butternut replacement parts from DX Engineering!
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Butternut Mounting Post Sleeves
Butternut Mounting Post Sleeves slip over the mounting tube of Butternut vertical antennas. They may also be used as ground mounting sleeves. These high-quality aluminum sleeves have a 1.25 in. outside diameter, 0.058 in. wall thickness and have a slit at one end. A new stainless steel element clamp is also included. These sleeves are 2-ft. long, plus or minus 1/8 in. When you need a mounting post sleeve for your HF6V or HF9V, then DX Engineering is your source for quality Butternut parts.
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CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA CAP-HAT Capacity Hat Kits
CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA CAP-HAT Capacity Hat Kits increase the electrical diameter (and therefore the bandwidth) of your antenna. This electrical change makes the antenna more efficient. CHA CAP-HAT features: * Need to be installed between the two sections of a CHA V1, CHA V1L, CHA V2L * For use with any sectioned antennas with 3/8-24 threads * Base station or portable only, NOT for mobile use * Made of anodized aluminum * Ultra-light fabrication * 32 in. Hat diameter CHAMELEON ANTENNA provides a number of enhancement items for their antenna products. Order CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA CAP-HAT Capacity Hat Kits from DX Engineering to make your compatible CHAMELEON ANTENNA products play even better!
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DX Commander Rapide Ground Mounted Fiberglass Posts
DX Commander Rapide Ground Mounted Fiberglass Posts are extremely strong and flexible tubing that's constructed with a high glass, no carbon content fiberglass via a pultrusion process making them perfect for vertical antenna projects. These 3mm, or about 1/8in. wall fiberglass posts are 45.276 (115cm) long and features a corrosion barrier built into the surface for longer life.
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Chelegance Replacement Parts for JPC-7 and JPC-12 Antennas
Chelegance Replacement Parts for JPC-7 and JPC-12 antennas allow you to replace lost or damaged components of your portable antenna system. These replacement parts are the same ones that came with your antenna and are genuine OEM replacement parts.
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DX Engineering Radial Wire Metal Anchor Pins
DX Engineering radial wire metal anchor pins are perfect for fastening radials below the grass line to eliminate the risk of damaging your radials during lawn maintenance. They are manufactured from 11-gauge steel and are 6 in. long to help keep the cables buried properly.
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Hustler 30 Meter Add-On Kits
Hustler 30 meter add-on kits modify your Hustler 4-BTV or 5-BTV antenna for 30 meter operation. These add-on kits replace the original 56 in. 40 meter tube with a 30 meter trap and 2 shorter tubes. The 3 and 6-element spider assemblies are also eliminated from your antenna. Complete instructions are included to ease installation.
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DX Engineering Vertical Antenna Guying Kits
Some vertical antenna manufacturers indicate that their antennas do not need guying. During times of high winds or ice loading, however, some of these vertical antennas may sustain damage or fail altogether. With the small amount of effort needed to install one of these DX Engineering Vertical Antenna Guying Kits, the risk hardly seems worth taking. They feature a 4-point guying scheme that provides the best mechanical advantage to prevent wind stress, regardless of direction. The guying is intended for stability only and should never be depended on for primary support. DX Engineering Vertical Antenna Guying Kits are especially recommended for use with DX Engineering tilt bases, because just one of the guy ropes has to be loosened when you tilt the vertical down. The remaining guys help to stabilize the vertical in three directions when being raised. These kits have been designed to be used with ground-mounted quarter-wavelength vertical antennas, such as DX Engineering monoband and multiband verticals and the Hustler 4, 5, and 6-BTV models. Using the DX Engineering vertical antenna guying kits, you can install four guy ropes approximately halfway up the vertical antenna system to ground level and angled at approximately 45 degrees. Guying should be tightened just enough to permit the antenna to swing a few inches. The ends of the ropes are tied to the earth anchors that are screwed into the ground at about the same angle as the ropes. Tie the other ends of the ropes to the vertical antenna just above one of the antenna element clamps or traps (a guying ring is not required). Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. The DX Engineering Vertical Antenna Guying Kits are available in different lengths to fit your varying vertical antenna needs.
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DX Engineering Pre-Cut Elevated Radial Wire Kits
DX Engineering Elevated Pre-Cut Radial Wire Kits are for elevated feed-point vertical antennas. These pre-cut resonant radial wires come in sets for optimal performance on 10, 15, and 20 meters, or 40 meters, or 80 meters. They allow for the construction of four quarter wavelength resonant radial wires for each band. Each kit includes ring terminals for 1/4 in. bolts and contains wires that are precut to the correct length. The radial wire is 14 AWG stranded copper with relaxed black PVC insulation. Order DXE-RADW-1K for combined 20, 15 and 10 meter radials Order DXE-RADW-40MK for 40 meters Order DXE-RADW-80MK for 80 meters Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. For ground-mounted verticals, use one of our Bulk Radial Wire Kits or Pre-Cut Radial Wire Kits. Order your DX Engineering Elevated Pre-Cut Radial Wire Kits to get the most from your elevated vertical antenna!
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Chelegance MC-599 Replacement Telescopic Antenna Whips
Chelegance MC-599 Replacement Telescopic Antenna Whips serve as high-quality OEM replacements should one become damaged and will ensure your 40-6M Portable Rigid V Rotatable Dipole remains in top working condition. Each section of the whips comes with carefully printed, user-friendly band markings to simplify the tuning process. Simply align the markings on each telescoping whip to the corresponding position for your desired band and you're set for efficient operation. This hassle-free adjustment procedure ensures you can focus more on operating and less on the setup.
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Mastrant Portable Mast and Vertical Antenna Guying Kits
Mastrant Portable Mast and Vertical Antenna Guying Kits include sufficient material suitable for guying in one direction - so in practice you need 3 or 4 sets for each level (height) of guying. When choosing the number of guying levels, always adhere to the mast manufacturer's recommendations. While there isn't a universal rule, using two or more levels of guying significantly reduces the risk of accidental buckling and potential mast damage. The specifications for the sets with yellow and reflective-orange ropes are identical; the only difference is that the rope and tensioner in these reflective kits are fluorescent.
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DX Engineering Remote Tuner Hardware Mounting Kits
DX Engineering Remote Tuner Hardware Mounting Kits provide the hardware needed for the extension tubing and insulator (sold separately) that upgrades an original MBVE-1 Series 43 ft. vertical to a new base tuner version. These hardware kits facilitate the mounting of a remote tuner above the tilt base, for easier installation. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information.
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DX Engineering Tilt Base Adapter Plate
DX Engineering Tilt Base Adapter Plate, model DXE-TBP-1, is used in several antenna applications with the original DX Engineering Tilt Base. This part is used as a backing plate for the DXE-1071 Insulated Channel on the following current and discontinued models: DXE-4030VA-1 DXE-60VA-1 DXE-7580FS-VA-1 DXE-80VA-1 DXE-80VA-2 DXE-80VA-3 DXE-MBVA-1P DXE-MBVE-1 DXE-MBVE-2 DXE-MBVE-3 DXE-VA-BASE This plate is also included with the TB-4P to convert a TB-3P to accommodate and tilt up to 1.75 in. mast. This DXE-TBP-1 Adapter Plate and the DXE-1071 Insulated Channel are attached together and to the Tilt Base with the DXE-MBV-1HWK Hardware Kit. Special U-bolts, DXE-MBV-200S, mounts only 2 in. OD aluminum tubing antenna element to the channel. The DXE-TBP-1 Tilt Base Adapter Plate is offered here as a replacement part. It may also be used with the DXE-1071 as a backing plate as described above. For vertical antenna projects the DXE-VA-BASE offers all of these parts in a complete, insulated vertical antenna tilt base kit.
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DX Engineering CW Optimizer Capacity Hat Kits
DX Engineering CW Optimizer Capacity Hat Kits are specially designed for the DXE-8040VA-1 80 and 40 meter multi-band and the DXE-7580VA-1 75/80 meter monoband high performance THUNDERBOLT™ Vertical Antenna Systems. These add-on kits allow the center of resonance to be moved down to the low band edge for dedicated CW operation. These kits are easily added to or removed from upper antenna masts (with its two studded element clamps) after lowering antenna. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. DXE-7580-THK CW Optimizer Capacity Hat Kits may be added to most antenna designs, including homebrew, to lower the resonant frequency or allow for a shorter overall length antenna for the same frequency. The kits consist of a hub, 48 in. adjustable rods, and easy-to-remove set screws.
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