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Build a powerful, efficient vertical antenna array with our HF receive vertical antenna array components! Our selection of vertical array products will help you reduce...
Build a powerful, efficient vertical antenna array with our HF receive vertical antenna array components! Our selection of vertical array products will help you reduce noise and undesirable signals, boost front-to-rear ratio, achieve a cleaner signal pattern, and gain better overall control of your array. We offer all the controllers, electronics, and switches you need to optimize your vertical array for better DX performance. Shop our line of affordable HF receive vertical antenna array components now!
Build a powerful, efficient vertical antenna array with our HF receive vertical antenna array components! Our selection of vertical array products will help you reduce noise and undesirable signals, boost front-to-rear ratio, achieve a cleaner signal pattern, and gain better overall control of your array. We offer all the controllers, electronics, and switches you need to optimize your vertical array for better DX performance. Shop our line of affordable HF receive vertical antenna array components now!
Hi-Z® Antennas PC-8PRO 8 Circle Array Phasing Controller
The Hi-Z Antennas PC-8PRO 8 Circle Array Phasing Controller is the primary component in the Hi-Z Antennas Eight Element V2 Multi-Band 8 Circle Receive Array System, intended for 160-, 80- and 40-meter band coverage, with useful functionality from 500 kHz to 15 MHz. The HIZ-PC-8PRO Phasing Controller and system components combine to provide an effective directional receive pattern that is electronically switchable to eight different directions. The Hi-Z Antennas Eight Element V2 Multi-Band 8 Circle Receive Array System provides enhanced signal-to-noise performance with Receive Directivity Factor (RDF) approaching 12dB and up to 35dB array front-to-back! The HIZ-PC-8PRO is the heart of this antenna which provides dramatically improved reception over transmitting antennas. It properly combines signals from eight receive short element active verticals which are each ground-mounted on a ground rod, in a circle. DXE-RSEAV-1 are sold separately, which use DXE-AVA-3 Element Amplifiers. Sharper cardioid patterns with deeper reverse nulls are developed by the 8 Circle than other arrays. This Phasing Controller and other system components provide an effective receive pattern that can be electronically rotated to eight different directions: typically, 45, 90, 135, 180, 225, 270, 315 and 360 degrees. Standard 85 ft. diameter 8 Circle Arrays provide 160-, 80- and 40-meter band coverage with an exceptional cardioid pattern, supported with the updated delay cables HIZ-DL4-60-85 (Long and Short, sold separately). Alternatively, choose HIZ-DL4-80-113 cables (Long and Short, sold separately) for a 113 ft. diameter 8 circle which increases performance on the 160 and 80 meter bands. The HIZ-MDC-8PRO is the required Manual Directional Control Switch Console, sold separately. The HIZ-PC-8PRO also serves as a replacement part for Hi-Z 8 Circle system owners to order Hi-Z PC-8PRO V2 Phasing Controller. See the listing for more information.
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$649.00
DX Engineering Receive 8 Circle Array Controllers
DX Engineering RCA8C-1 Receive 8 Circle Array Controllers are the highly sophisticated switch controller relay units from the Eight Circle Array Systems--the receiving systems that use time delay phasing--rather than the conventional narrow-band, frequency-dependent phasing, to provide eight 45 degree spaced directional patterns. The RCA8C time delay phasing is directivity-optimized to produce wider and deeper rear nulls and a narrower main lobe. The result is that noise and undesirable signals are greatly reduced for a superior front-to-rear ratio (F/R). Better control of phase and currents provides a cleaner pattern with the Receive 8 Circle than is available with vertical antenna transmit arrays. DX Engineering Receive 8 Circle Array Controllers are designed to be used with eight identical vertical active or passive vertical elements, symmetrically spaced in a large circle, to provide switching for an 8-direction receiving antenna system. Passive elements will generally provide you with a monoband receiving system. Finally, these systems offer greater reliability in receiving applications. Receive Eight Circle Array Controllers use sealed relays sized for receiving applications with silver contacts to prevent oxidation and contamination. Most transmitting four-square switches use large open-frame relays where the contacts are exposed to the air, which can lead to contamination. Relays with brass contacts can oxidize, leading to poor conductivity. Receive Eight Circle Array controllers feature: * W8JI design * Operation from 100 kHz to 30 MHz * Excellent directivity for better signal-to noise ratio * Switching console provides eight 45 degree spaced directions * Less physical space and maintenance required than phased Beverage antennas * Low current DC powered control console allows system operation without AC power mains The optional DX Engineering Eight Circle Receive Short Element Active Vertical Antenna Package, DXE-RSEAV-8, offers excellent receiving performance from 100 kHz to 30 MHz, while using only a 8.5 ft. (2.6m) aluminum vertical antenna elements. A unique design makes the Receive Eight Circle Array System vastly superior to traditional active vertical antennas in both strong signal handling and feedline decoupling. This results in significantly better weak signal reception due to lower spurious signal interference and reduced noise. DX Engineering RCA8C Receive 8 Circle Array Controllers are the foundation of your Eight Circle Array!
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$499.99
Hi-Z® Antennas Manual Directional Control Consoles
Hi-Z® Antennas Manual Directional Control Consoles are specialized "low-side" BCD grounding switches that are specifically designed to operate Hi-Z Antennas Phasing Combiner relay units, also known as Phase Controllers. Each HIZ-MDC console controls the phasing and direction selection of only Hi-Z Antennas Receive Vertical Antenna Arrays and supplies power to the array element amplifiers. Hi-Z Antennas Manual Directional Control Consoles are attractive and convenient, featuring a large rotary switch knob and green LEDs arranged as receive array directional azimuth indicators with corresponding compass bearing degree markings on the front panel. Selection of a specific model Manual Directional Control Console (MDC) is required, corresponding to each version of Hi-Z Antennas Receive Array Phasing Combiner or legacy Phase Controller. Each console serves as a replacement for legacy, discontinued Hi-Z manual Shack Switches, and for the discontinued Hi-Z SS-2 and SS-2PLUS: • HIZ-MDC-4 works only with the multiband Four Square Arrays PC-4A and PC-4ELEMENT • HIZ-MDC-8PRO works only with the 85/113 ft. diameter multiband 8 Circle Arrays PC-8PRO and PC4-8PROUP/PLUS • HIZ-MDC-8 works only with the 200 ft./100 ft. diameter monoband 8 Circle Arrays PC-8, PC-8A and PC-8B HIZ-MDC series Manual Directional Control Consoles are stylish, rugged, and heavy — they stay in place on the desk or shelf with four large non-skid rubber feet under a Stainless Steel chassis and an appropriate black powder coated steel cover. The required multi-conductor array power and BCD control cable (purchased separately for the required number of conductors and length to the array) passes through a grommet on the rear panel and connected internally. A rear panel 2.1mm +13.8VDC power connector accepts the included mating 2.1mm plug and unterminated DC power cable, for connection to a user provided +13.8VDC 1A fused, well-filtered power supply.
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$159.99
DX Engineering Receive Four Square Array Controllers
The patented DXE-RFS-3 DX Engineering Receive Four Square Array Controllers are the heart of a sophisticated receiving system that uses time delay phasing rather than the conventional narrow-band, frequency-dependent phasing systems. The time delay phasing is directivity-optimized to produce wider and deeper rear nulls and a narrower main lobe. The result is that noise and undesirable signals are greatly reduced for a superior front-to-rear ratio (F/R). Better control of phase and currents provides a cleaner pattern than those found on available transmit four square arrays. The RFS-3 DX Engineering Receive Four-Square Array Controllers are the switch relay units that are optimized to use the DX Engineering's Active Vertical Antenna Package DXE-ARAV4-4P of four active verticals. These products together offer great F/R response over octaves of bandwidth. DX Engineering's Active Receive Antenna System offers excellent receiving performance from 100 kHz to 30 MHz, while using only a 8.5 ft. antenna element. A unique design makes it vastly superior to traditional active antennas in both strong signal handling and feedline decoupling. This results in significantly better weak signal reception due to lower spurious signal interference and reduced noise. Finally, these systems offer greater reliability in receiving applications. The RFS-3s use sealed relays sized for receiving applications with silver contacts to prevent oxidation and contamination. Most transmitting four-square switches use large, open-frame relays where the contacts are exposed to air, which can lead to contamination. Relays with brass contacts can oxidize, leading to poor conductivity. Advantages of the RFS-3 Receive Four-Square Antenna Systems over other small or medium-size receiving arrays include: * Reduced susceptibility to high angle signals compared to EWE, Flag, Pennant, and K9AY antennas * Excellent directivity in a small space for better signal-to-noise ratio * Switchable in four 90 degree spaced directions * Directivity over a very wide frequency range using DX Engineering DXE-ARAV4-4P active elements * Less physical space required than a Beverage antenna, and active elements need only a minimal ground system * Enhanced relay contact reliability
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$375.99
Hi-Z® Antennas DL-4 V2 Long and Short Delay Cables
Hi-Z® Antennas DL-4 V2 Long and Short Delay Cables are essential components for the Hi-Z 4 Element V2 4 Square and Hi-Z 8 Element V2 Multi-Band 8 Circle Receive Array Systems. These are the high quality RG-6U coaxial cables that are precision tuned by DX Engineering and terminated with compression-style weather resistant male F connectors. These Hi-Z DL4 V2 Delay Cables must be selected and purchased separately, depending upon the desired array band coverage and corresponding size of the array, detailed below. Each are permanently connected to the 4 Square or 8 Circle Phase Controller "Long Delay" and "Short Delay" female F connectors upon array installation. SMALL ARRAY dimensions for maximized multi-band reception require the selection of one HIZ-DL-4-60-85L (Long) and one HIZ-DL-4-60-85S (Short), as recommended by Hi-Z for: * 4 Square Array with element side spacing of 60 ft. * 8 Circle Array with a diameter of 85 ft. Overall excellent cardioid patterns are achieved for enhanced, low noise reception on all three low band bands--160, 80, and 40 meters with very good receiving results on 30 meters as well. LARGE ARRAYS that are dedicated for ONLY 160 and 80 meters, one HIZ-DL-4-80-113L and one HIZ-DL-4-80-113S are for: * 4 Square Array with element side spacing of 80 ft. * 8 Circle Array with a diameter of 113 ft. Large array spacing and longer delay cable allows the user to manipulate the achieved patterns and the resulting Receive Directivity Factor (RDF) for their desired band coverage optimization. This also requires the change of four jumpers inside the respective phase controller. See the array phase controller instructions for details on jumper settings for alternative delay lines, patterns and performance.
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$33.99
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$48.99
Hi-Z® Antennas DL-3A Delay Cables
Hi-Z® Antennas DL-3A Delay Cables are an essential component of the Hi-Z Three Element V2 Triangular Array, required for installation of the a HIZ-PC-3A Phasing Combiner. Order one HIZ-DL-3AL Long Delay Cable for 40 ft. element spacing of the Hi-Z Three Element V2 Triangular Array. For arrays larger than 40 ft. element spacing, add one HIZ-DL-3AS Delay Cable Set, which includes three 3 ft. extension cables to provide adjustment capability for array size. Use all three for an array with 50 ft. element spacing. The 23 ft. DL-3AL is combined in-line with a single or multiple 3 ft. extensions from the DL-3AS. They connect in series to the PC-3A V2 Phasing Controller Delay Line ports. Signal delay with added cable segments allows the user to accommodate different size arrays, 40 through 50 ft. element spacing, or to manipulate the patterns to achieve changes in Receive Directivity Factor (RDF). See the Hi-Z Three Element V2 Triangular Array Phasing Combiner listing for additional information.
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$29.99
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$35.99
DX Engineering Receive Eight Circle Array Controller and Switch Package
DX Engineering Receive Eight Circle Controller and Switch Package, DXE-RCA8C-SYS-2P, is for the array builder who wants to use their own passive receive verticals for a mono-band receive array. The DX Engineering Eight Circle Array will dramatically improve reception of weak distant signals with unparalleled rejection of extraneous signals and noise. This eight-direction switchable array uses a special end-fire/broadside combination of eight short receiving vertical elements. The resulting narrow directional receiving pattern is superior to standard or short Beverage antennas, Reversible Beverage systems and typical two, three or four element arrays. Receive arrays of short vertical elements limit signal and noise for dramatically superior weak signal reception as compared to full size transmitting antennas and arrays. With proper spacing of eight vertical elements, the Receive Eight Circle Array is the ultimate high performance, directional receive antenna for HF Amateur, SWL or AM DXing. DX Engineering Receive Eight Circle Arrays offer directional performance comparable to eight very long phased Beverages, using far less land area. These packages are designed to be used with eight identical, user-supplied, active or passive symmetrically-spaced vertical elements to provide switching for an 8-direction receiving antenna system. Passive elements will generally provide you with a monoband receiving system. With a DX Engineering Active Vertical package you can achieve excellent directional receiving performance over three bands. Click "More Details" below for additional information, features and specifications. The "Documentation" link contains manuals and associated files for complete product installation information. Build an exceptionally effective, electronically rotatable, stationary receive antenna that lets you hear the DX that cannot be heard on a transmit antenna. Dig the weak signals out of the noise with an antenna that can help make your station one of the best. Order the DX Engineering Receive Eight Circle Controller and Switch Package.
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$815.98
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Hi-Z® Antennas Array Phase Combiner Units
Hi-Z® Antennas Array Phase Combiners are the relay unit at the center of a Hi-Z array, also known as a "phase controller." The sophisticated RF phasing and switching electronic devices have connections for the receive short element active vertical feedlines, delay lines, and the main feedline that goes to the station. Control cable connections to the phase combiner powers the array and steers the array pattern, and the station end connects to the directional control console.
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$325.00
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