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InnovAntennas DXR Series Multi-Band HF Beams
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InnovAntennas DXR Series Multi-Band HF Beams are available exclusively from DX Engineering in North America.
Important features of InnovAntennas DXR Series Multi-Band HF Beams:
* No traps, matching links, or hairpins
* Only one feed line for all bands
* Careful selection of materials without regard to cost
* Very robust construction with still manageable package size
The DXR Series beams use a 1.97 x 1.97 in. (50 x 50 mm) square boom with 0.078 in. (2 mm) wall thickness. A square boom has the advantage that the elements cannot twist in the plane. On the other hand, it is slightly heavier than a round boom of the same stiffness. The DXR Yagis do not require any bracing of the boom. The longest elements are 1.378 in. (35 mm) diameter in the middle and taper relatively quickly to achieve a good compromise between weight and strength. This construction also helps to avoid constant vibration even in light winds.
With these multi-band Yagis, care has been taken to ensure that there are never more than the elements of three bands nested within each other. This is because each additional element for one band can cause interference on another band. This negative effect was avoided by careful manual optimization. The result is the best possible matching over a wider band range than other antenna designs. In most cases, no tuner is necessary; the SWR minimum can be precisely set by adjusting the element lengths.
Due to the robust construction and the absence of moving or electrically active components such as coils, traps, hairpins, etc., an InnovAntennas DXR beam is maintenance-free for many years. The insulators are UV-resistant and designed for a wide temperature range. The mounting hardware uses sea-water resistant stainless steel and the aluminum is type T6 6066/6082, which is also used in aviation. It is nice not to have to climb the mast every year to maintain the antenna.
The DXR Series Multiband beams are designed to require only one feed line. This makes installation on a mast with a rotor very easy. And the use of modern SDR transceivers, which allow the observation of several bands at the same time, becomes really useful. The one feed line is connected directly to the solid distribution rails of the fed elements. By avoiding baluns, matching elements, traps, or hairpins for tuning, transmit power is only limited by the coaxial cable and connectors.
Note: Front-to-back ratio (F/B) and SWR bandwidth data for the DXR Series will be added as it becomes available.
Many models of the DXR Series are available as a "super-compact" version, on which the longest elements have been shortened with capacity hats, thus reducing their turning radius considerably. The installation of these impressive antennas is possible even where space is limited.
Antenna, DXR6-MKII, Yagi, 20/17/15/12/10/6 meters, 11 Elements, 11.05 ft. (3.5m) Boom Length, Stainless Steel Hardware, Each
Part Number: IVA-DXR6
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Antenna, DXR6C-MKII, Yagi, Compact, 20/17/15/12/10/6 meters, 11 Elements, 11.5 ft. (3.5m) Boom Length, Stainless Steel Hardware, Each
Part Number: IVA-DXR6C
Estimated Ship Date: Dec 9, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Dec 9, 2026 if ordered today
Antenna, DXR3C-MKII, Yagi, Compact, 20/15/10 meters, 6 Elements, 10.2 ft. (3.1m) Boom Length, Stainless Steel Hardware, Each
Part Number: IVA-DXR3C
Estimated Ship Date: Today
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Antenna, DXR3-MKII Yagi, 20/15/10 meters, 6 Elements, 10.2 ft. (3.1m) Boom Length, Stainless Steel Hardware, Each
Part Number: IVA-DXR3
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Antenna, DXR7, Yagi, 20/17/15/12/10/6/4 meters, 14 Elements, 12.0 ft. (3.65m) Boom Length, Stainless Steel Hardware, Each
Part Number: IVA-DXR7
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Antenna, DXR7C, Yagi, Compact, 20/17/15/12/10/6/4 meters, 14 Elements, 12.0 ft. (3.65m) Boom Length, Stainless Steel Hardware, Each
Part Number: IVA-DXR7C
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Antenna, DXR4C-MKII, Yagi, Compact, 20/15/10/6 meters, 8 Elements, 10.2 ft. (3.1m) Boom Length, Stainless Steel Hardware, Each
Part Number: IVA-DXR4C
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Antenna, DXR5-MKII, Yagi, 20/17/15/12/10 meters, 9 Elements, 10.8 ft. (3.3m) Boom Length, Stainless Steel Hardware, Each
Part Number: IVA-DXR5
Estimated Ship Date: Today
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Antenna, DXR5C-MKII, Yagi, Compact, 20/17/15/12/10 meters, 9 Elements, 10.8 ft. (3.3m) Boom Length, Stainless Steel Hardware, Each
Part Number: IVA-DXR5C
Estimated Ship Date: Today
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