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Monoband or multi-band. Vertical or directional. Base or mobile. Transmitting or receiving. No matter what type of antenna or antenna system you need, you’ll find it...
Monoband or multi-band. Vertical or directional. Base or mobile. Transmitting or receiving. No matter what type of antenna or antenna system you need, you’ll find it at DX Engineering. Choose from a wide range of antenna types, including single-band, dual-band, multi-band, vertical, trap vertical, wire, Yagi, VHF/UHF and HF/VHF mobile, and more. DX Engineering receive antenna systems feature the best designs available for HF DXing, as well as for “AM DXing” on the MW Broadcast Band and for the Short Wave Listening bands (SWL). Maximize your signal and minimize noise with antenna accessories such as antenna switches, vertical...
Monoband or multi-band. Vertical or directional. Base or mobile. Transmitting or receiving. No matter what type of antenna or antenna system you need, you’ll find it at DX Engineering. Choose from a wide range of antenna types, including single-band, dual-band, multi-band, vertical, trap vertical, wire, Yagi, VHF/UHF and HF/VHF mobile, and more. DX Engineering receive antenna systems feature the best designs available for HF DXing, as well as for “AM DXing” on the MW Broadcast Band and for the Short Wave Listening bands (SWL). Maximize your signal and minimize noise with antenna accessories such as antenna switches, vertical add-on kits, variable phasing controllers, baluns, radial and tilt base plates, preamplifiers, and more. Fortify your existing antenna or build your own with high-quality brackets, clamps, tubing and supports from DX Engineering. Shop here for HAM radio antennas, antenna systems, and antenna components from the best: DX Engineering, Cushcraft, Hy-Gain, Hustler, COMTEK SYSTEMS, Diamond Antenna, and more!
DX Engineering Pre-Assembled Radial Wire Kits
DX Engineering Pre-Assembled Radial Wire Kits have 1/4 in. ring terminals that are CRIMPED and SOLDERED onto one end of high quality 14-gauge stranded copper wire with UV black soft PVC insulation. They make the installation of your ground radial system fast and easy. The stranded wire and soft insulation means that the wire will lay flat as you place it on the ground for a simple, no-tangle installation and convenient attachment to your DX Engineering Radial Plate, model DXE-RADP-3. These radial wire kits are designed for users of vertical antenna systems that have the need for a high quality radial system for optimum antenna performance. These kits feature: * 20 radial wires of the same length in each package * 20-packs are offered in three lengths; 20 ft. (-20RT), 32 ft. (-32RT) and 65 ft. (-65RT) * 10-packs of 120 ft. radials for 160 meter verticals also available (-120RT) * 14 AWG, stranded copper wire * UV resistant black soft PVC insulation * 1/4 in. ring terminals are machine crimped and hand soldered onto each radial wire Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. An effective and efficient system of many radials dramatically improves vertical antenna performance. Give your vertical a boost with DX Engineering Pre-Assembled Radial Wire Kits!
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DX Engineering Pre-Assembled Premium Antenna Wire Kits
DX Engineering Pre-Assembled Premium Antenna Wire Kits come with a set of 2 14 AWG stranded copper antenna wires with a UV-black relaxed PVC jacket for flexibility and strength. Crimped and soldered 1/4 in. ring terminals are pre-installed on one end of each wire for convenience. These Premium Antenna Wire kits are a component of and direct replacement for DX Engineering's Single-Band Dipole Kits. They are an excellent starting point when building your own dipole antennas. These wires are supplied long so the lowest or any frequency of the desired band can be cut to resonance or lowest SWR. Antenna wire kits are available in specific lengths that cover the 160, 80/75, 60/40, 30/20/17 and 15/12/10/6 meter bands.
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DX Engineering Off Center Fed Dipole 80-10M Wire Set
DX Engineering Off Center Fed Dipole 80-10M Wire Set has two different length antenna wire and terminal assemblies. This DXE-ANTW-OCF-80 is a component of the DX Engineering Off Center Fed Dipole Antenna Kits for 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 Meters, and this wire set includes the instructions for the DXE-OCF-HP. Each OCF antenna wire is made from Premium Antenna Wire, AWG 14 stranded copper with a relaxed UV black insulation that is easy to unwind and put up. Strong and resilient, these wire assemblies are pre-cut and terminated on one end with crimped and soldered ¼ in. ring terminals for connection to the OCF-HP kit's 4:1 balun (DXE-MC20-C4-1) and dipole wire antenna balun mounting bracket (DXE-WA-BMB). The DXE-OCF-HP covers 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 Meters with SWR depending upon wire lengths and installation surroundings. Order a replacement wire set here or order an extra set to have on hand for alternative band coverage experimentation with different lengths of Off Center Fed Dipole Wires.
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DX Engineering Rotator Control Line Connectors
Available here, individually, are the "remarkable and elegant" 4-pin interlocking weather-sealed rotator control line connectors that have metal bodies to provide RF shielding, as supplied with the DXE-RT4500HD. These DX Engineering Rotator Control Line Connectors are top-of-the-line cable-mount solder connectors that are intended to be used outdoors, for a lifetime of reliable control line termination. Their positive latching, moisture-sealing, quick disconnect features make them ideal to build an extension, pigtail or test cable for your DXE-RT4500HD or controller. They are a perfect match for DX Engineering DXE-CW1812OR Heavy-Duty Spec Rotator Cable, with 5 conductors: 2 x 12 AWG and 2 x 18 AWG plus 1 x 18 AWG shield. Each gender are used to build your own rotator cable assembly extension. Just as with standard power extension cords, use female for the power source end and male for the mating end of the extension, so there is never an exposed pin with voltage present. In this case, use the DXE-LP-20-F female connector on any cable, controller pigtail or the rotator end of an extension that can have a voltage present. Use the DXE-LP-20-M male connector on the controller end of the mating extension cable. DXE-LP-20-F 4-pin female to make a controller pigtail or for the end of a cable assembly that mates with the male rotator pigtail. This connector is supplied with DXE-RT4500HD Heavy Duty Rotators DXE-LP-20-M 4-pin male as supplied on the permanently mounted DXE-RT4500HD Heavy Duty Rotator. Used for the controller end of an extension cable to mate with a controller pigtail. These are the best connectors, to make the best weather-sealed 4-conductor cable assembly, for the best rotator on the market, all from DX Engineering.
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DX Engineering Off Center Fed Dipole 40-10M Wire Set
DX Engineering Off Center Fed Dipole 40-10M Wire Set has two different length antenna wire and terminal assemblies. This DXE-ANTW-OCF-40 is a component of the DX Engineering Off Center Fed Dipole Antenna Kits, and this wire set includes the instructions for the DXE-OCF-HP40. Each OCF antenna wire is made from Premium Antenna Wire, 14 AWG stranded copper with a relaxed UV black insulation that is easy to unwind and put up. Strong and resilient, these wire assemblies are pre-cut and terminated on one end with crimped and soldered 1/4 in. ring terminals for connection to the OCF-HP40 kit 4:1 balun (DXE-MC20-C4-1) and dipole wire antenna balun mounting bracket (DXE-WA-BMB). The DXE-OCF-HP40 covers 40, 20, 15 and 10M with SWR depending upon wire lengths and installation surroundings. Order a replacement wire set here, or order an extra set to have on hand for alternative band coverage experimentation with different lengths of Off Center Fed Dipole Wires.
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DX Engineering Low Power Balun Center Insulators
DX Engineering LPB-B Low Power Balun Center Insulators feature an amazing Hi-CMI 50-ohm 1:1 Balun built onto a Center Insulator board, and a BNC female right-angle connector pre-installed. Designed for portable operations on HF bands, these baluns let you join the fun of making a high-performance Single Band or Multi-Band Linked Dipole! This coax wound toroid achieves an amazing common mode impedance (CMI) curve, with an RF choking capability that far exceeds 'a-few-beads-on-coax' products that are offered by other suppliers, and they can handle up to 250 watts on SSB voice, or 100 watts or less on CW or Digital modes on frequencies below a 2:1 SWR. They are designed for building a center supported Inverted Vee Dipole (not end supported) and are great for use with DX Engineering Nomad Portable Telescopic Masts (sold separately). Great for POTA, SOTA and JOTA, low-cost DIY Low Power Balun Center Insulators are ready for use on a monoband resonant or link-clip multi-band resonant wire antenna for portable or long-term temporary operations. These Low Power Balun Center Insulators are the heart of the DX Engineering Low Power Portable Dipole and Winder Kits.
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DX Engineering Band Link Kits
DX Engineering Band Link Kits (DXE-LINK-KIT) are insulators and wire clips, used to "add a band" to a portable wire antenna. These are the same band link parts as supplied with the DX Engineering Low Power Portable Dipole and Winder Kits. Band Links make manual band changes 'quick and easy' on portable 'low-to-the ground' resonant portable dipoles deployed as center-fed single support inverted-vee antennas, and on resonant end-fed antennas. Band Links are sold as a pair for a dipole. Alligator clips on the corresponding pair of Band Links are disconnected to change the dipole to the next higher band and are connected to change the resonance to the lower band. Only one link changes the band on a resonant end-fed wire. Band Links can be used to change the resonant (low SWR) frequency of a dipole or end-fed from CW to digital, and another to phone, and so on. Each DXE-LINK –KIT contains: • 2 Link Insulators – which support the wire and may be used to "break up" the wire antenna into multiband sections. • 4 Alligator Clips - two per Band Link. Two Band Links, one for each wire antenna leg, are included with the DX Engineering Low Power Portable Dipole and Winder Kit to make it a two-band antenna. Adding this second pair would make the dipole a three-band antenna, and a third pair will make the dipole a four-band resonant antenna, and so on.
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Alpha Delta Coax Switches
Alpha Delta Coax Switches have a precision-machined switch shaft and quadrant mechanism for more accurate and stable switching performance. These switches have a low-loss micro-strip cavity design, positive detent switching, master antenna ground function, a front panel removable arc-plug surge protection module, and excellent HF through UHF performance. The unselected antenna ports are grounded for protection and maximum isolation. Alpha Delta Coax Switches are used worldwide in government, military, and commercial applications and are manufactured in Alpha Delta's ISO-9001 certified production facility in the USA. They come available with either a 2-port or 4-port position, and both have the option of either the UHF female (SO-239) or N female connector. These switches are all built into the same heavy-duty chassis that is 5.250 x 3.500 x 1.250 in. (WHD), excluding connectors and knob. Note: When placed in the "COM" position, all switch positions are grounded. When a port is selected, that port is ungrounded while all other ports remain grounded. Additional features include: * Higher strength, lower resistance sliver bearing solder * Durable abrasion resistance with powdercoated finish * Brass arc-plug housing for improved gas tube positioning Note: When available, please look at the files under the "Documentation" tab for additional product information. Coaxial switches have to work every time. Alpha Delta Coax Switches from DX Engineering have the quality and reliability you need!
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Par EndFedz® Antennas
Par EndFedz® Antennas are End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) antennas with the match box coax connection at the end of the wire, for convenient and quick stealth portable operations. These single-band and multi-band antennas can be mounted horizontally, vertically, or as a sloper. No ground plane or counterpoise is needed so portable operation could not be easier. Simply hang the far end from a tree limb or send the wire out a hotel room window or balcony. You can use a telescoping fiberglass mast to get the antenna really high in the air and the supplied end insulators the installation easy. Stealth operation in CC&R and HOA antenna restricted locations is simplified. Their all-black construction makes them difficult to see. Each Par EndFedz® features a UV-resistant black ABS plastic housing with a support rope attachment hole that encloses a matching network to allow the antenna to be fed with standard 50 ohm coaxial cable with a PL-259 (UHF male). All hardware is stainless steel and the SO-239 (UHF female) connector is silver plated and has a PTFE dielectric. The antenna wires are either 18 or 26 AWG stranded Copperweld® with 200 pound breaking strength and a tough, 100% UV stable black polyethylene jacket. One end of the antenna wire has a #10 solder lug making attachment to the matching network feedpoint simple and easily replaceable, if necessary. Standard single and multi-band versions handle 100 or 200 watts and higher power versions handle 300 watts. Lightweight QRP PolyStealth models handle 25 watts and are ideal for portable operation because they are lightweight; the MKII model weighs only 8 ounces and the Trail Friendly model weighs only 3.5 oz. Par EndFedz® Antennas require no counterpoise or extra conductors. The EF-ALLBAND-KW model, about 133 ft. in length, covers eight bands, 80 through 10 meters. The ALLBANDKWJR is 74 ft. in length and operates on five bands, 80-10 meters. The 64 ft. EF-40-10-KW operates on four bands. All three models handle up to 1000 watts SSB/CW and 250 watts AM/Digital Modes. The need for an external tuner may vary based on the antenna model selected and the desired operating band. The manufacturer refers to these antennas as "End-Fed Dipoles" based upon the assertion that a "half-wave radiator is a dipole." This is a variant of the classic definition of a dipole which is a center-fed antenna with two radiating legs running in opposite directions from the feed point. Additional claims about the EFHW state that end feeding a half-wave "can energize the radiator 'nearly' as well as a center-fed." Recent anecdotal measurements indicate that the EFHW radiates about 70% as well as a traditional center-fed dipole. More information is available at each Par EndFedz® model listed below. Order yours from DX Engineering.
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DX Engineering RR8B-HP Remote Antenna Switches
DX Engineering RR8B-HP Remote Antenna Switches are RF switches designed to have excellent performance on HF through 6 meters. Using 16 custom, sealed, moisture-resistant relays, these Remote Switches provide the best port-to-port isolation available with reliable, long-term performance. RR8B-HP switches may be used as conventional one-of-eight antenna switches or configured to simultaneously select multiple output ports, thereby allowing their use in complex antenna phasing and stacking systems. DX Engineering RR8B-HP switches use a removable screw-terminal control cable plug that greatly simplifies installation by eliminating the need for disassembly or soldering to wire the control lines. These remote relay boxes are custom-made on a revised stainless steel chassis with integral mounting-bracket flange and include a special RF-shielded high-impact thermoplastic cover. There is also a custom conductive gasket to complete the seal between the cover and stainless steel housing base. A DX Engineering V-Bolt Saddle Clamp is included to mount the RR8B-HP on any tower leg or pipe sized from 1 to 2 in. O.D. Features of the RR8B-HP Remote Antenna Switches include: * Fully RF shielded with stainless steel mounting bracket and hardware * Best port-to-port isolation available: Over 70 dB isolation below 30 MHz, Over 55 dB isolation below 60 MHz * Loss: Less than 0.1 dB below 60 MHz * High-RF tolerant, Amphenol UHF female, SO-239 connectors * Shorted or open selection of unused antenna ports * Sealed 20 ampere, RF-rated relays * Safe 12V DC relay operation * Lightning protection on control lines * External quick-connect plug for control lines * Reliable operation in extreme-weather conditions Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. For reliable operation of multiple antennas through the operation of remote switching, order DX Engineering RR8B-HP Remote Antenna Switches to do the job!
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DX Engineering RR8B-SD Remote Antenna Switches
DX Engineering RR8B-SD Remote Antenna Switches are the highest power handling antenna switches in the DX Engineering RR8 Series. Think of them as Super Duty. They are designed to switch up to 8 coaxial lines in high-power RF systems. RR8B-SD switches use enclosed RF-rated relays with exceptional RF voltage and current capability to provide reliable, long-term performance. DX Engineering RR8B-SD switches may be used as conventional one-of-eight antenna switches or configured to simultaneously select multiple output ports, allowing for use in complex antenna phasing and stacking systems. RR8B-SD switches use removable screw-terminal control cable plugs that greatly simplify installation by eliminating the need for disassembly or soldering to wire the control lines. These remote relay boxes are custom-made on a revised stainless steel chassis with integral mounting bracket flange, and include a special RF-shielded high-impact thermoplastic cover. There is also a custom conductive gasket to complete the seal between the cover and stainless steel housing base. A DX Engineering V-Bolt Saddle Clamp is included to mount the RR8B-HP on any tower leg or pipe sized from 1 to 2 in. outside diameter. RR8B-SD Remote Antenna Switches feature: * Fully shielded, high impact thermoplastic enclosure, stainless steel mounting bracket, and hardware * Excellent port isolation; greater than 60 dB at 30 MHz, worst case * Power Rating: Greater than 10 kW in normal amateur operation on all modes when using antennas with less than 2:1 SWR on 30 MHz and below. Greater than 5 kW above 30 MHz * High-RF tolerant, Amphenol UHF female, SO-239 connectors * Lightning protection on control lines * Shorted or open selection of unused antenna ports * Custom sealed 30 ampere high-voltage RF relays * Solderless removable plug for easy installation of control line with no disassembly * Safe 12V DC relay operation * Reliable operation in all weather extremes Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. For multi-band multi-antenna QRO operation, there is no better remote switch than DX Engineering RR8B-SD Remote Antenna Switches!
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DX Engineering Beverage Antenna Systems
DX Engineering Beverage Antenna Systems are single-wire, single-direction beverage feed systems. Their W8JI design makes them immune to the strong signal overload and core saturation common in multi-transmitter contesting environments. They are used by winning contest stations and low-band DXers. They use an isolated-winding matching-transformer system to significantly increase the signal-to-noise ratio in Beverage and other high-impedance antennas. Now RoHS-compliant, they will work with antenna impedances from 400-500 ohms. The termination resistor included is a special 470 ohm, 2 watt, non-inductive resistor that withstands nearby lightning strikes significantly better than hard-to-find carbon composition resistors. Features include: * 100 kHz to 30 MHz operating range * Spark gaps minimize damage from lightning * Wing nut terminals eliminate soldering * Rugged aluminum housing and stainless steel hardware * Flange-mount holes for easy mounting * Ground isolated secondary can be connected with normal or reverse phase Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. Beverage antennas have been in use since the 1920s. These DX Engineering Beverage Antenna Systems modernize the Beverage concept for convenience and performance.
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DX Engineering NOISELOOP Portable Receive Flag Antenna Kit
DX Engineering NOISELOOP Portable Receive Flag Antenna Kit is based on the design by Don Kirk, WD8DSB. Don's article on this antenna is published in the March 2021 issue of QST Magazine (used by permission). The DXE-NOISELOOP is a kit of parts to build this receive-only portable directional HF loop antenna, which measures only 48 by 24 inches plus 36 inches of mast-handle. It may be used while walking or stationary with your portable HF receiver. Oriented vertically, this loop antenna features a cardioid pattern at the horizon with a deep null of up to 30 dB rejection. It is an excellent tool for locating noise sources from 1.8 through 30 MHz and for low-noise, general coverage reception from the AM broadcast band through 30 MHz. An optional Preamplifier-Attenuator Unit, DXE-NL-PRE-ATT-1, may be attached to the loop mast handle for enhanced operations. An IC-705, a portable SW or a handheld HF receiver are excellent choices for searching for local noise sources with the NOISELOOP, around the neighborhood and even around your own home. This Portable Flag Antenna Kit includes everything needed to make the antenna: fiberglass tubing for the frame and handle, mounting plate, separate PC boards for the bifilar wound transformer and load resistor, antenna wire, coaxial cable with male BNC and stainless steel hardware. Simple hand tools and a solder iron are required for assembly. Included instructions detail assembly. This kit will typically take between 1 and 2 hours to build. The WD8DSB Portable Flag Antenna design has become a real game changer in direction finding of RFI on MF and HF frequencies, and you will also find it an invaluable tool when hunting RFI due to the following key features. *Unidirectional (unlike a tuned loop) *Broadband (unlike a tuned loop, excellent for AM DXing, SWL and Amateur) *Portable (easy to walk with while directional noise finding or HF Fox Hunting) Traditionally Flag antennas are large and designed for stationary use, but the idea for this antenna was to design a Portable Flag. It was designed to be the largest possible (to maximize gain) that would fit inside a car and it's still small enough to maintain a cardioid pattern up through 30 MHz. The portable Flag has an approximate dimension of 2 feet tall by 4 feet long which you (or a helper) can easily walk with while tracking down a signal. Unlike a tuned loop, the Portable Flag is a broadband antenna with unidirectional properties, and it's designed for direction finding from 1.8 to 30 MHz as long as an appropriate preamp is used. It's even useful for direction finding down in the AM broadcast band. The rear of the antenna produces a sharp null when pointed at the signal of interest and the sharp null is often used for direction finding versus using the broad peak which occurs when the front of the antenna is pointed at the signal of interest. Learn more about how to build this antenna kit by clicking on More Detail and the Documentation link for the Instruction Manual. Order your DX Engineering NOISELOOP Portable Receive Flag Antenna Kit here.
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DX Engineering Wire Antenna End Insulators
DX Engineering Wire Antenna End Insulators are so unique that they are patented. They feature a unique serpentine wire grip for DX Engineering's insulated antenna wires and for our high-strength, high-power 300 ohm ladder line when used as a folded dipole. The serpentine wire grip and loop method is strong enough to support the antenna wires with no soldering of the wire required. This allows for fast and easy field adjustments of antenna length! The DXE-UWA-END-KIT includes eight of these unique insulators, which make them ideal add-on package to create multiple wire fan dipoles from a single UWA-KIT. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. Many hams enjoy building, testing and experimenting with wire antennas. Make your own experimentation easier with DX Engineering Wire Antenna End Insulators!
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DX Engineering Vertical Antenna Matching Network
The DX Engineering Vertical Antenna Matching Network, DXE-VMN-1, is a custom-designed impedance matching coil that is used at the feedpoint of a low band HF quarter-wave vertical or a Hustler 4-BTV, 5-BTV or 6-BTV multi-band vertical antenna. In most ground-mounted 160, 80, 60 or 40 meter mono-band vertical antenna installations with very good radial systems and high efficiency, feedpoint impedance at resonance is naturally well below 50 ohms, typically between 25 and 40 ohms. Achieving the best SWR match to a 50 ohm coaxial cable feedline on these resonant vertical antennas usually requires this type of coil for adjusting feed point impedance. When mounted with the included L-bracket, the DXE-VMN-1 is just under 7 in. tall. It works as an impedance matching coil, also known as a shunt coil, because it is installed in parallel with the feedline, from the antenna to ground. Plus, it connects the antenna to DC ground to bleed off, or shunt, any static electric charge on the antenna to ground. Yet, it works perfectly as an impedance transformer at HF, just like a hair pin or beta match on a Yagi, easily handling legal limit RF power. The DXE-VMN-1 can aid in matching the low-impedance feedpoint of a multi-band antenna to a reasonable SWR in the user-selected portions of 80 or 40 meter bands without affecting the operation on the other, higher frequency bands. The DXE-VMN-1 has a special coil tap clip to make the inductance adjustment needed for the correct match. NOTE: This matching network is not for use on 43 ft. non-resonant multi-band verticals. It cannot be used as a series coil to "load" a vertical to a lower frequency operation, especially with high power. Matching network shunt coils, loading coils and baluns cannot be used on verticals used in a phased array. Most phased vertical array systems cannot work with matched 50-ohm feedpoints, but rather require 35-ohm, natural impedance feedpoints. Therefore, use the DXE-VMN-1 only on single vertical installations. DX Engineering Vertical Antenna Matching Network features include: * Precision-machined coil tube * Highest quality 12-gauge tin coated solid copper coil wire for high power handling, corrosion resistance, ease of soldering, and long-term reliability * Custom-made silver plated DX Engineering Coil Tap Clip (extras available separately as DXE-CLIP-P) * Custom L bracket for mounting to the optional DX Engineering Radial Plate, DXE-RADP-3 * #14 AWG stranded copper wire with ring terminals for connection to the antenna (adapt or remove as needed for other antennas) * Stainless steel mounting hardware When installed properly as an impedance matching coil, the DXE-VMN-1 easily handles the legal limit Amateur Radio power level of 1500 watts, 1.8 through 30 MHz. DXE VMN-1 maximum inductance by frequency: 300 kHz - 7 MHz: 5.6uH Up to 14 MHz: 7.2uH Up to 21 MHz: 8.5uH Up to 28 MHz: 8.0uH Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information.
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DX Engineering Wire Antenna Balun Mounting Brackets
DX Engineering Wire Antenna Balun Mounting Bracket Kits are custom designed specifically for mounting high-performance Maxi-Core® 20 Baluns or legacy Comtek baluns. These kits include the virtually unbreakable combination balun mounting frame and wire antenna center insulator bracket, two DX Engineering End Insulators plus all stainless steel hardware. This unique design provides minimum capacitive coupling between the antenna wire and the field surrounding the balun core. Wire Antenna Balun Mounting Bracket Kits are the ideal starting point for building a top-performing and long-lasting coaxial cable fed single-band or multi-band wire antennas. Use a DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 Balun or Comtek balun, or other manufacturer's similar NEMA box balun, for a resonant or off-center fed dipole, inverted-V or loop. Use the optional coaxial cable strain relief (DXE-CSR213-1 for RG-213 or RG-8U sized coax or the DXE-CSR8X-1 for RG-8X sized coax) with your optional dipole wire (DXE-ANTW Antenna Wire) and antenna rope, all from DX Engineering. These patented** balun wire antenna insulator brackets and end insulators are made from a super high-strength UV resistant black poly-resin compound. They provide an exclusive serpentine wire-weave grip for insulated antenna wire. This method of threading the wire provides a grip strong enough to permanently support the antenna wires without the need for soldered wrapped wire ends onto the antenna wires. This allows fast and easy field adjustments of antenna length for tuning without soldering. Get everything you need to build the best performing, longest lasting wire antenna possible, all from DX Engineering! DX Engineering Wire Antenna Balun Mounting Bracket Kits DXE-WA-BMB: 1 ea. Balun & Wire Antenna bracket High-strength UV black poly-resin (** US Patent # D744,459) 2 ea. DX Engineering End Insulators High-strength, UV poly-resin (**US Patent # D534,905) 4 ea. 6-32 x 3/4" long Stainless Steel Hex Head Bolts 8 ea. #6 Stainless Steel Flat Washers 4 ea. 6-32 Nyloc Hex Nuts Click "More Detail" to see the "Documentation" tab for additional product information and the "Suggested Parts" tab for the additional items (not supplied) for your resonant wire antenna project with the DX Engineering Wire Antenna Balun Mounting Bracket Kit.
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DX Engineering CC-8A Deluxe Control Consoles
DX Engineering CC-8A Deluxe Control Consoles are flexible, 8-position controllers used to control the DX Engineering RR8 series Antenna Switches, 8 Circle Arrays, or any product that uses a 13.8V DC, 1-of-8 or BCD control format. They feature an attractive metal housing that is powder-coated and features an ON/OFF switch, ergonomic selector knob, and eight front-panel LEDs, with adjustable brightness, to indicate the switch position. Their rear-panel external plug allows the control cable to be easily unplugged during weather events or if the shack needs to be rearranged. We also suggest unplugging the control console leads when severe weather is expected. The use of a lightning protector on the control lines (DXE-IS-RCT) is prudent as well. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. DX Engineering CC-8A Deluxe Control Consoles are RoHS-compliant and the components, including the solder used, are all lead-free. Only use lead-free solder and lead-free soldering tools if internal servicing is required.
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DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® UWA Center-T and End Insulator Kits
DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® UWA Center-T and End Insulator Kits are designed for building wire antennas for high-power operations. This model will mount to any DX Engineering Balun for a balanced and isolated wire antenna, or this insulator kit may be used directly with DX Engineering 300 Ohm Ladder Line for a non-resonant multi-band dipole. All EZ-BUILD® kits include our lightweight, high strength, UV-protected center-T and end insulators. They feature an exclusive serpentine wire grip for insulated DX Engineering antenna wire and our high strength, high power 300 ohm ladder (window) line. Threading the wire or window line through the center and end insulator openings in a serpentine manner creates a grip that is so strong, the wire ends do not need to be looped, wrapped, or soldered. EZ-BUILD® kits allow for fast and easy field adjustments! The DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® Center-T includes a centered top 3/8 in. hole for the attachment of an antenna support rope, and the End Insulators accept up to 5/16 in. antenna support rope. Our EZ-BUILD® kits simplify the construction of your wire antenna, with wire crimp terminals and stainless steel hardware. For a wire antenna, built with a DX Engineering Balun at the feed-point, the coax feedline may be secured with the optional DX Engineering Coax Strain Relief which features an aluminum bracket, neoprene-cushioned P-clamps, and stainless steel hardware. This method supports the feedline without subjecting the balun connector to the strain of the coaxial cable's weight or movement. DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® UWA Center-T and End Insulator Kits let you create any type of wire antennas, including single-band, multi-band, multi-frequency, folded dipole, doublet and inverted-V, off-center fed, Windom, Zepp, long wires, rhombic, V-beam, or loop antennas. EZ-BUILD® UWA Center-T may be used as a strain relief for our 300-ohm ladder line at the ground end or house end of the run, or as the strain relief on the feed end of a vertical wire or long wire antenna. Since soldering is not necessary when building an antenna with this kit, it is perfect for Field Day use, portable operations, or even for the weekend experimenter. However, it is certainly the best choice for your permanent wire antenna system. This UWA-KIT is for building a wire antenna with any DX Engineering Balun or 300 Ohm Ladder Line. Use the EZ-BUILD® UWA213-KIT for the construction of an RG-213 or RG-8U coax fed wire antenna without a balun, that will be operated at high power and high duty cycle modes of operation, such as AM, RTTY, or FM. The UWA8X-KIT will handle low and medium power levels and tolerate low SWR levels. DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® UWA Center-T and End Insulator Kits include: -- One center-T insulator featuring an exclusive no-loop, no-solder wire, multiple wire, or 300 ohm ladder line serpentine grip design, which allow for the rapid field adjustment of wire lengths; the center-T includes a centered top hole for attaching support ropes -- Two end insulators featuring the no-loop, no-solder, serpentine grip design -- Two stainless steel wire connection bolts, nuts, and washers. -- Six crimp ring terminals for antenna and ladder line wire connections -- Additional stainless steel hardware for mounting DX Engineering baluns DX Engineering baluns, antenna wire, 300 ohm ladder line, and support rope are sold separately. Only your imagination is the limit to the practical applications for which this useful insulator system may be used. It is made from a very strong UV resistant poly-resin plastic that can handle the weight of huge wire antennas, and a DX Engineering balun as well as the attached coaxial cables. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. So, keeping an inexpensive EZ-BUILD® DXE-UWA-KIT on hand for your next wire antenna project is a great idea!
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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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DX Engineering Ring Terminals
DX Engineering Ring Terminals are designed for 14 AWG radial and antenna wire. They can be crimped, soldered, or crimped and soldered for maximum durability. The terminal wire ends fit 14 or 16 AWG with a clearance hole for a 1/4 in. diameter bolt. These ring terminals are perfect for adding more radials to your vertical antenna system.
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DX Engineering Off Center Fed High Power Dipole Kits
DX Engineering Off Center Fed (OCF) dipole wire antenna kits use two different lengths of antenna wire (dipole legs) to achieve operation on the HF bands. A slightly elevated SWR is the trade-off for a single wire antenna that covers multiple bands efficiently. On most bands, the internal tuner in modern transceivers will match the antenna feedline when the SWR is 3:1 or less. On frequencies where the SWR is above 3:1 SWR, an ATU external to the rig may be needed. DX Engineering Off Center Fed Dipoles are designed to be rugged yet lightweight, and handles 1,500 watts SSB and CW. These kits include two lengths of premium 14 gauge relaxed PVC antenna wire, each with a ring terminal soldered on one end; one DXE-MC20-C4-1 DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 4:1 Dual Core Balun (with SO-239); the DXE-WA-BMB Dipole Center Insulator Mounting Bracket for Maxi-Core® Balun including End Insulators; and Stainless Steel hardware. Add supports, coax and rope to your order for a complete multi-band antenna installation.
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![REZ Antenna Systems Universal [Z]QD Radial Puck Upgrade](http://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/prod/mediumlarge/rez-zqd-rp-u_ni_ml.jpg "REZ Antenna Systems Universal [Z]QD Radial Puck Upgrade")
REZ Antenna Systems Universal [Z]QD Radial Puck Upgrade
REZ Antenna Systems Universal [Z]QD Radial Puck Upgrade lets you upgrade your Wolf River Coil tripod or other mount. The puck is designed to work with the existing components on a Wolf River Coil tripod as well as any other SO-239 to 3/8-24 adapter type mount. Refer to the technical drawing image to ensure the insulating washer supplied in their mount will fit in the machined pocket of this Radial Puck Upgrade. By adding the puck to your tripod you can do away with ring terminals and instead use up to (8) 4mm banana plugs. You can even solder in multiple radials to each banana plug to make radial bundles. This allows you to expand your radial field while making setup a breeze. Make your own radial kit or purchase a pre-built [Z]QD Radial Kit. NOTE: This item is the REZ-ZQD-RP-U Radial Puck Upgrade only. The pictured tripod, radials and the 3/8-24 to SO-239 adapter with insulating washer are NOT included. To install, start by unscrewing the 3/8-24 coupling nut from your SO-239 adapter. Then remove the insulating washer from the tripod. Now insert the insulating washer into the puck and place the puck on top of the tripod hub. Now reassemble the SO-239 connector making sure the lock washer does not come in contact with the puck. It's important that the washer ONLY makes contact with the plastic insulator or you will create a short in your system.
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DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® UWA8X Center-T and End Insulator Kits
DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® UWA8X Center-T and End Insulator Kits are designed for building coax fed wire antennas that will be used in medium to low-power operations. These new universal wire antenna building kits include a completely unique coaxial cable connector and feedline strain relief system. All EZ-BUILD® kits also include our lightweight, high strength, UV-protected center-T and end insulators. They feature an exclusive serpentine wire grip for insulated DX Engineering antenna wire and our high strength, high power 300 ohm ladder line. Threading the wire or window line through the center and end insulator openings in a serpentine manner creates a grip that is so strong, the wire ends do not need to be looped, wrapped, or soldered. EZ-BUILD® kits allow for fast and easy field adjustments! The DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® Center-T includes a centered, top, 3/8 in. hole for the attachment of an antenna support rope, and the End Insulators accept up to 5/16 in. antenna support rope. Our EZ-BUILD® kits simplify the construction of your wire antenna, with wire crimp terminals, stainless steel hardware, and a pre-assembled coax pigtail with connector and adapter that accepts your feedline PL-259 (UHF male) connector. The feedline is secured with the exclusive DX Engineering Coax Strain Relief which features an aluminum bracket, neoprene-cushioned P-clamps, and stainless steel hardware. This method supports the feedline without subjecting the connectors to the strain of the coaxial cable's weight or movement. DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® UWA8X Center-T and End Insulator Kits let you create any type of wire antennas, including single-band, multi-band, multi-frequency, folded dipole, doublet and inverted-V, off-center fed, Windom, Zepp, long wires, rhombic, V-beam, or loop antennas. This UWA8X-KIT will handle low and medium power levels and tolerate low SWR levels. The UWA213-KIT is the model to use for the construction of a coax fed wire antenna that will be operated at moderate power and high duty cycle modes of operation, such as AM, RTTY, or FM. Use the EZ-BUILD® UWA-KIT for building a wire antenna with any DX Engineering Balun or 300 Ohm Ladder Line. DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® UWA8X Center-T and End Insulator Kits include: -- One center-T insulator featuring an exclusive no-loop, no-solder wire, multiple wire, or 300 ohm ladder line serpentine grip design, which allow for the rapid field adjustment of wire lengths; the center-T includes a centered top hole for attaching support ropes -- Two end insulators featuring the no-loop, no-solder, serpentine grip design -- Two stainless steel wire connection bolts, nuts, and washers -- Four crimp ring terminals for antenna and ladder line wire connections -- One pre-soldered, weather-sealed and tested coaxial connector and adapter assembly -- One aluminum cable strain relief bracket and mounting hardware -- Two strain relief P-clamps with neoprene cushions sized to grip RG-8X without crushing the coaxial cable -- Additional stainless steel hardware for mounting DX Engineering baluns Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. DX Engineering baluns, antenna wire, 300 ohm ladder line, and support rope are sold separately.
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Unified Microsystems RAS-4 Receive Antenna Switch
Unified Microsystems RAS-4 Receive Antenna Switch is an outdoor capable remote relay unit that allows the operator to select up to four antennas. Receive only antennas are critical for success on the low bands. Due to the wavelengths of the low bands, these antennas cannot be rotated. Several very effective receive only antennas are mono-directional or bi-directional, including Beverage, Reversible Beverage, Beverage on the Ground (BOG), Reversible Beverage on the Ground (RBOG) and many others,. Therefore, a high quality, low noise four port receive antenna switch is required to cover all of the directions with multiple antennas. Common mode noise pick up can ruin the performance of receive antenna systems, so the RAS-4 isolates both the center conductor and shield of unselected ports. An internal bifilar ferrite choke further reduces common mode currents. This unit features female F connectors for RG6U coax with male F connectors, the standard field-serviceable coaxial cable assemblies for receive antenna systems. A very important requirement for dual feedline Reversible Beverage and RBOG antennas is provided by the RAS-4. By default, unselected ports are terminated for 75 ohms. The user can change to 50 ohm, open circuit, or center conductor-shield short by soldering wire jumpers. The RAS-4 is housed in a NEMA rated enclosure with a gasket lid. A cable gland seals the control cable entry. The internal circuit board has a conformal coating for additional protection. The RAS-4 can be mounted outdoors, with the enclosure flanges or with the included L bracket for mounting to a pole or post. The RAS-4 Receive Antenna Switch is a receive-only relay unit that cannot be used for transmitting antennas. The required in-shack control console switch is not included. The RAS-4 will work with a commercial or a simple home brewed, positive 12V One-of-Four switch. Choose from DX Engineering, EA4TX and others for manual or automated switching. Unified Microsystems RAS-4 Receive Antenna Switch Specifications Antenna Selection: 4 receive antennas to 1 main feedline Dimensions: Approx. 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.25 in. (11.4 x 8.9 x 8.3 cm), not including the bracket. Connector type: F (5 total) Unselected port termination: 75 ohm default; 50 ohm; open; shorted. Wire jumper selectable VSWR: < 1.5:1 from 100 kHz to 20 MHz Insertion loss: < 0.4dB from 100 kHz to 20 MHz Port to Port Isolation: > 45dB from 100 kHz to 20 MHz Control Cable: 3 wire plus ground (4 total conductors), Not included Switch Controller: 12 to 14 Vdc, Not included
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