DX Engineering DXE-VE-BASE Assembly

DXE-VE-BASE DXE-VE-BASE-INS Rev. 4b (DXE-VE-BASE shown with customer supplied mounting pipe and antenna section) © DX Engineering 2010 P.O. Box 1491 · Akron, OH 44309-1491 USA Phone: (800) 777-0703 · Tech Support and International: (330) 572-3200 Fax: (330) 572-3279 · E-mail: [email protected] ...

Introduction The DXE-VE-BASE Insulated Vertical Antenna Base with its supplied 2 inch U-Bolt Saddle Clamps is intended to support a 2 inch OD antenna base section in a fixed vertical position. Features: • Rugged 1/4" thick aluminum mounting plate • Upgradable to tilt base operation • Massive fiberglass insulating channel - not slit PVC pipe • S ...

Parts Included Description Quantity Aluminum Mounting Plate 1 Mast Mount Insulated Channel 1 3/8" U-Bolt x 2" ID x 3.25" leg, Saddle & Hardware 2 1/4-20 x 2" Hex Head Bolt 4 1/4" Flat Washer 8 1/4" Split Washer 4 1/4-20 Hex Nut 4 Aluminum Spacer 4 Installation Site Selection Select a mounting location clear from power lines, structures and other antenn ...

Assembly The DXE-VE-BASE shipping box contains an aluminum plate with eight holes, an insulated channel, two U-Bolt assemblies and stainless steel hardware. DXE-81343 Never-Seez or NSBT8 Anti-Seize should be used on all clamps, bolts and stainless steel threaded hardware to prevent galling and to ensure proper tightening. Attach the Aluminum Mounting P ...

Base Section to Mounting Pipe If you are using the optional DXE-RAD31 Radial Plate, it must be installed on your mounting pipe prior to installing the DXE-VE-Base. Attach the completed DXE-VE-BASE to your ground mounting pipe using two optional DXE-CAVS-1P Saddle Clamps, as shown in Figure 3. When tightening, observe the split washers. When they fully ...

When you decide to add the DXE-TB-3P Tilt Base, the DXE-VE-BASE can be easily installed. With a DX Engineering DXE-TB-3P Tilt Base, operators can raise or lower their vertical antenna in seconds while leaving the base plate securely attached to the mounting pipe or post. One person can service the antenna. No more climbing ladders or removing brackets. ...

Optional Accessory Items DXE-RADP-3 - Radial Plate, Stainless Steel with 20 Sets of SS Radial Attachment Hardware The DX Engineering Radial Plate is meant for those of you that have or are building a quarter wave vertical antenna and who want an easy, neat and effective way to connect those essential radial wires and the coax to your vertical antenna ...

Technical Support If you have questions about this product, or if you experience difficulties during the installation, contact DX Engineering at (330) 572-3200. You can also e-mail us at: [email protected] For best service, please take a few minutes to review this manual before you call. Manual Updates Every effort is made to supply the ...