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American Beauty Resistance Soldering Systems
American Beauty Resistance Soldering Systems offer the most advanced and complete line of resistance soldering systems available anywhere in the world. You'll find power ratings between 100 and 3,000 watts, and various tool styles and compositions. You may use them to work on anything from tiny hobby/craft projects to soldering large copper plumbing. Here are just a few of the advantages: The concentrated heat reduces soldering time by many times over. Poor solder joints are often the result of insufficient heat throughout the joint, creating weak spots; these systems eliminate such problems. Traditional soldering methods may introduce too much heat into surrounding areas, damaging critical components or de-soldering previously soldered joints. Using resistance soldering systems will improve quality and reduce waste! Resistance soldering systems are ergonomic and versatile. Lightweight hand pieces cool within seconds, greatly reducing the likelihood of repetitive strain-injury and virtually eliminating the burn risk for the user. Versatile systems allow for easy access to restricted areas on circuit boards and inside cabinets. Resistance soldering systems can save you money! Instant heat means you're not paying to heat a soldering station all day long. Electrodes last twice as long as soldering tips and don't require constant re-wetting, thereby reducing consumable waste. American Beauty Resistance Soldering Systems get the job done. Stop trying to perform your difficult soldering operations the same old way with the same old tools. Contact DX Engineering to own of these American Beauty Resistance Soldering Systems today!
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American Beauty Soldering Tool Parts and Components
If American Beauty's soldering tools were of typical quality, then they wouldn't offer an extensive list of soldering tool parts and components. In fact, their tools are designed to withstand the stress of production-line usage in the most difficult and rigorous industrial environments. However, as those familiar with soldering are well aware, soldering tools require regular maintenance and the occasional replacement of consumable parts. Historically, soldering-tool manufacturers had whole departments set up to service tools for their customers. As budgets tightened and these departments were eliminated, tools that were meant to last a decade or more were tossed in the trash, just like the cheap imports. American Beauty soldering tools were designed from the beginning to be serviceable! Their heating elements, connectors, handles, cord sets, foot switches, electrodes, and many other kinds of parts are replaceable. American Beauty even offers Maintenance kits and instructions on how to care for, and extend the life of, their tools! To save money on tools, you need to buy a quality tool that's right for the job...as well as serviceable. American Beauty soldering tool parts and components are now available from DX Engineering and will provide the means for you to keep your soldering tools working (and in great shape) for a long, long time!
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$569.00
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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$699.99
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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$549.99
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 Dual Input Remote Antenna Switches
DX Engineering Dual Input Remote Antenna Switches are two-radio 8-antenna switches (2x8) designed to switch coaxial lines in medium to high power RF antenna systems. With excellent performance on HF and 6 meters, they are typically used in single operator two-radio (SO2R) or multi-two contesting stations. They offer high levels of port-to-port isolation and reliability, the same as the famous DX Engineering RR8 series single input 8-port remote antenna switches. Manual dual-control operation of the DXE-RR2X8B is possible with two separate 1-of-8 control consoles that send +13.8VDC to the selected port, such as the DXE-EC-8. In this instance, the main transceiver has precedence over the secondary when attempting to use the same antenna port, so manual switching care must be exercised. An alternative first come, first served switching approach is available with the optional DXE-MX2X8 Interface Unit. It accepts BCD signals from two DXE-CC-8A Deluxe Control Consoles, and it locks out the selected port from the other radio, rather than main port precedence. DX Engineering RR2X8B Dual Input Switches may be interfaced with a customer-supplied logical switching unit. A third-party antenna controller with dual 1-of-8 switching may be used directly with the DXE-RR2X8B Switch or with BCD to the DXE-MX2X8 Interface Unit. If the DXE-MM2X8 Interface Unit is not used, the third party unit must provide protection against hot switching and prevent the main or secondary radio ports from attempting to select the same antenna port at any time. DX Engineering Dual Input Remote Antenna Switches feature a custom-made stainless steel chassis and a special RF shielded high impact thermoplastic cover. They have a custom conductive gasket to complete the seal between the cover and stainless steel housing base. Disassembly is not required for control wiring access. DX Engineering RR2X8B switches use removable screw terminals for the control cable plugs. These removable plugs greatly simplify installation by eliminating the need for soldering or opening the enclosure. The internal, covered relays are moisture-resistant, providing many years of exceptional performance. The circuitry of the DXE-RR2X8B switches allows the simultaneous selection of multiple antenna port with the required control signals. They can be used in complex antenna systems including stacked and phased arrays. Also, conventional one-of-eight antenna switching for two separate stations is possible using separate 1-of-8 switching arrangements. For example, the main radio Input "M" may select and be connected to any of the 8 ports while the secondary Radio Input "S" can simultaneously select any of the ports that the main isn't using. The main controller always has precedence over any selection made by the secondary controller, unless the DXE-MX2X8 is employed. Features of DX Engineering Dual Input Remote Antenna Switches include: * Rugged, attractive, fully shielded weatherproof housing * DX Engineering stainless steel V-clamp included for easy mounting to tower legs or masts from 1-2 in. diameter * Multi-conductor external cable plugs for easy removal, connection and maintenance * Excellent port-to-port Isolation; greater than 70 dB at 30 MHz, worst case; greater than 60 dB up to 60 MHz * High RF tolerant UHF connectors * Enclosed 16 ampere RF relays * Safe 12V DC relay operation * 16 MOVs for surge protection on control lines * 16 RF bypass capacitors Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. Make your SO2R or other multi-radio multi-antenna operations easy with a DX Engineering Dual Input Remote Antenna Switch.
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$669.99
DX Engineering 400MAX Type-N to PL-259 Low-Loss 50-ohm Coaxial Adapter Cable Assemblies
What if two RF devices – the radio, switch, meter, lightning protector, choke, balun or the antenna – have opposite female connectors, one type-N and the other SO-239? This dilemma is solved with the uniquely helpful DX Engineering 400MAX Type-N to PL-259 Low-Loss 50-ohm Coaxial Adapter Cable Assemblies, the perfect alternative to questionable straight adapters. Made for any job (HF, VHF and UHF) and especially for outdoors, one top-quality silver plated Type-N male connector and one patented* Next Generation PL-259 (UHF male) connector terminates our premium, low-loss 400MAX coaxial cable to create these very useful Adapter Cable Assemblies. DX Engineering 400MAX coax features a waterproof jacket made with a highly UV-resistant, Type III-A polyethylene which is ideal for all outdoor feedline applications, including direct-bury installations. With a large 10 AWG stranded copper center conductor, 400MAX NX Series low-loss assemblies are perfectly suited for short or long cable runs and low or high-power level operations. Our 400MAX coaxial cable also features modern, gas-injected foam polyethylene dielectric that cannot absorb moisture and has complete shielding with 100 percent coverage bonded aluminum tape covered by minimum 95-percent coverage tinned copper braid. Regarded in the industry as a top quality low-loss feedline, DX Engineering 400MAX Coaxial Cable is custom made to provide the highest performance and excellent longevity. Coaxial cables with foil-braid dual shielding or foam dielectric are optimized for stationary simplex antenna applications across HF, VHF and UHF. Note: DXE-400MAX is not recommended for use in repeater applications, VHF/UHF duplex, or for a beam antenna rotator loop. DX Engineering 400MAX PL-259 NX Series Coaxial Adapter Cable Assemblies are terminated at one end with the N-Type male connector and the other end with our custom-designed DX Engineering PL-259 (UHF male) connector. Both silver plated connectors feature machine-crimped shields with 360 degrees of complete mechanical and electrical contact for maximum reliability. PL-259 center pins are hand-soldered, and Type-N center pins are machine-crimped by trained assembly techs to assure a proper connection. Next Generation PL-259 connectors feature: * Full diameter, full-length soldered center pins that snugly fit even worn SO-239s * Spacious center pin inside diameter that accepts large conductors and allows generous solder flow * Deep, double-knurled threaded shells for secure finger tightening These high-quality PL-259s have all silver-plated brass shells and bodies with center pins securely mounted in PTFE dielectric for exceptional RF characteristics and power handling. Every assembly is continuity and Hi-Pot tested and then heat-shrink weather-sealed for the ultimate service longevity. You won't find this level of cable assembly quality anywhere else! 400MAX Type-N to PL-259 Low-Loss 50-ohm Coaxial Adapter Cable Assemblies are available in selected lengths and at any length in the Custom Cable Builder, only from DX Engineering! *U.S. Patent D745849
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$573.70
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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American Beauty Thermal Wire-Stripping Systems
American Beauty Thermal Wire-Stripping Systems are designed to remove insulation using heat, without any chance of nicking the conductor. The insulation is stripped cleanly and quickly, readying the wire for crimping or soldering. They are widely used for OEM, MIL-SPEC, and IPC-A-610 applications. They will quickly and cleanly remove insulation from solid and stranded wire and from many coaxial cables as well. Simply choose your unit sized to your application. Their blades heat up in seconds, and then cool instantly for safe, burn-free operation and to minimize unintentional bench or work-area damage. A foot switch ensures that heat will be applied only when and where it is needed. Just apply the blade, press the foot switch, rotate the stripper, and pull the separated insulation off with your fingers. Their fast-heating blades and ease of use make these systems an easy way to increase your productivity. Ruggedly built and suitable for production line use, American Beauty Thermal Wire-Stripping systems have a record of performance that speaks for itself. Units have been known to continue in use even after years of daily wear and tear. Are you stripping a lot of wire? Are nicks to the conductor a problem? Do you want to make the stripping process cleaner, faster, and easier? No problem! Just contact DX Engineering for your own American Beauty Thermal Wire-Stripping Systems.
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DX Engineering RT4500HD Rotator Control Extension Cables
DX Engineering RT4500HD Rotator Control Extension Cables are premium pre-assembled cables with the appropriate 4-pin mating connectors installed for the DX Engineering RT4500HD Rotator. They eliminate the time-consuming task of soldering two additional optional connectors onto a long control cable. Designed for durability, these 4-conductor cable assemblies are rugged, yet flexible and are built to last with heavy duty stranded copper conductors and industry leading direct-bury polyethylene (PE) black jacket that is impervious to water and highly resistant to sunlight UV. Two 12AWG wires are for DC supply to the rotator motor and two 18AWG wires are for the rotator Pulse Sensor. One end of the cable features an interlocking weather-sealed 4-pin DXE-LP20-F female connector that mates with the RT4500HD rotator pigtail male connector. The 4-pin DXE-LP20-M cable mount male connector on the opposite end of this extension cable is intended to be connected to the controller pigtail. The DXE-LP20-F Rotator Control Line cable-mount female connector supplied with the RT4500HD, along with any convenient length of DXE-CW1812OR Heavy-Duty Spec Rotator Cable (sold separately), can be used to make a permanent pigtail with appropriate ring terminals for the screw terminal connections on the rotator controller. The use of the pigtail and this Rotator Control Extension Cable with mating connectors supports easy disconnection of the controller for additional surge protection and for simplified equipment repositioning. In this arrangement, the female receptacle connectors are appropriately used to supply power. Cable mounted male connector exposed pins are never energized when they are disconnected from their mate, thereby eliminating an accidental short circuit to ground. NOTE: At the appropriate point along the run, this cable may be cut, split, prepared and terminated for connection to a grounded surge protection device. Control Line Surge Protection, such as the DXE-CLTB-M or DXE-IS-RCT, is recommended to be installed at the grounding point of the tower base.
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Elecraft W2 Wattmeters
Elecraft W2 Wattmeters are versatile, auto-ranging power and SWR meters with simultaneous, fast response dual bar graph LEDs. Keep track of transmitter, amplifier, and antenna performance with this compact and attractive display that will fit just about anywhere in the shack. It requires only 10-14 Vdc and sensor cable connections. The W2 features two sensor inputs, an over-range alarm, a fully isolated amplifier keying cutout relay and amp keying control. PC remote connectivity is supported with the included USB cable. Read both power and SWR with higher accuracy, as well as set and check alarms, turn the LEDs off, and use for remote operations, all via computer. Included with the Elecraft W2 is one remote RF power sensor, for 1- 54 MHz or 144-450 MHz, which can be placed near the transceiver or amplifier output, minimizing coax cable length. Two sensors can be connected to the W2 to monitor different transmitters or amplifiers, switch-selected from the front panel. Also known as Directional Couplers, sensors have standard SO-239 connectors (UHF female) and connect to the display with standard CAT5 cables, also included. Accommodated by the second sensor input, additional sensors are available separately for a secondary radio, amplifier or alternative frequency coverage. DX Engineering stocks all six versions of the Elecraft W2, three as factory-assembled and tested units, and three as no-solder, easy-build kit units. All versions include one remote power sensor. Choose from the 1-54 MHz, 200W version or the 144-450 MHz, 200W version, both with 2/20/200 watt ranges; or the 1 -54 MHz, 2kW version for 20/200/2000 watt ranges. Offering accurate and efficient SWR and power metering for in-shack and remote operations, Elecraft W2 Wattmeters are an excellent choice. Order yours today from DX Engineering.
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DX Engineering RG-8X High Visibility Orange 50-ohm Bulk Coaxial Cable
DX Engineering RG-8X High Visibility Orange 50-ohm Bulk Coaxial Cable is one of the most flexible high-quality low-loss coaxial cables on the market. DXE-8XV features a stranded copper 16 AWG center conductor, gas injected foam dielectric, with a braided copper shield and a non-contaminating, highly water-resistant Type II-A PVC direct-bury orange colored jacket. This cable is intended for most low, medium and medium-high power HF operations in base, mobile and especially in portable applications where short runs, flexibility and visibility are key factors. NOTE: DXE-8XV Orange will fade with continuous sunlight UV exposure. Color delivered can vary. DX Engineering DXE-8XV Orange Jacket Coax has the same industry standard specifications as DXE-8X black jacket coax. DXE-8X is the coax cable most often used for jumpers in the shack and for medium length cables for portable operations, offering significantly better handling characteristics than larger cables, excellent shielding, and lower loss than slightly smaller RG-58. DXE-8XV orange coax is a 0.242 in. diameter cable that can be terminated with standard PL-259 or Type-N connectors and UG-176S reducing adapters (connectors and reducers sold separately). DXE-8XV is also easily terminated with crimp connectors including DX Engineering Next Generation Crimp-Solder 8X PL-259 Connectors. Connectors and Tools are displayed in Suggested Parts. DXE-8XV with DX Engineering Next Gen PL-259 connectors is available in our top-quality Coaxial Cable Assemblies. DXE-8XV is the part number sold by the foot, or it is available in 1,000 ft. spools as DXE-8XV-1000. DXE-8XV Specs: Attenuation/100 ft. – Power Rating 0.65 dB @ 5 MHz – 3.0 kW 1.0 dB @ 10 MHz – 2.2 kW 1.5 dB @ 30 MHz – 1.2 kW For additional product information, please check the files in the "Documentation" section.
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