DX Engineering DXE-ATK65A Instructions manual

65 Foot Telescoping

Aluminum Antenna Tubing Kit

with Guy Rings

DXE-ATK65A

DXE-ATK65A-INS-Rev 1a

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Introduction

Quantity

DX Engineering

Part Number

Size

Wall

Thickness

Slit

Element

Length

1

DXE-AT1244

0.875"

7/8"

.058"

One End

36"

1

DXE-AT1209

1.000"

1"

.058"

One End

72"

1

DXE-AT1210

1.125"

1-1/8"

.058"

One End

72"

1

DXE-AT1211

1.250"

1-1/4"

.058"

One End

72"

1

DXE-AT1212

1.375"

1-3/8"

.058"

One End

72"

1

DXE-AT1213

1.500"

1-1/2"

.058"

One End

72"

1

DXE-AT1214

1.625"

1-5/8"

.058"

One End

72"

1

DXE-AT1215

1.750"

1-3/4"

.058"

One End

72"

1

DXE-AT1216

1.875"

1-7/8"

.058"

One End

72"

1

DXE-AT1217

2.000"

2"

.058"

One End

72"

1

DXE-AT1222

2.125"

2-1/8"

.058"

Both Ends

72"

1

DXE-AT1313

2.000"

2"

.120"

none

72"

2

DXE-ECL-2250

Stainless Steel Clamp for 2.125” and 2.25" with Straight Slot or 5/16” Drive Nut

2

DXE-ECL-2000

Stainless Steel Clamp for 1.875” and 2" with Straight Slot or 5/16” Drive Nut

2

DXE-ECL-1750

Stainless Steel Clamp for 1.625” and 1.75" with Straight Slot or 5/16” Drive Nut

2

DXE-ECL-1500

Stainless Steel Clamp for 1.375” and 1.5" with Straight Slot or 5/16” Drive Nut

2

DXE-ECL-1250

Stainless Steel Clamp for 1.125” and 1.25" with Straight Slot or 5/16” Drive Nut

1

DXE-ECL-1000

Stainless Steel Clamp for 1" with Straight Slot or 5/16” Drive Nut

1

DXE-GR-5P

DX Engineering Guy Ring, set of 5: 2”, 1-1/2”, 1-1/4”, 1” and 3/4”

The DXE-ATK65A Aluminum Antenna Tubing Kit is constructed of twelve pieces of high quality
aluminum tubing with eleven Stainless Steel clamps and one set of DX Engineering DXE-GR-5P Guy
Rings. When fully assembled, the overall length is 65 feet. Depending on your application, the length can
easily be made shorter by telescoping the elements inward, or removing element sections.

The Aluminum Antenna Tubing Kit is used to make various vertical antennas, or the basics for heavy duty
dipoles. Amateur Radio Operators love to experiment and this antenna element stack is an ideal starting
point. The telescoping aluminum tubing sizes allow adjustment by the addition or removal of tubing
sections as length requirements dictate. Smaller diameter sizes are available from DX Engineering to make
a longer assembly. The Aluminum Antenna Tubing Kit is not designed to support other antennas, nor
should it be treated as if it were a tower support.

DX Engineering Type 6063-T832 drawn - not extruded - aluminum tubing in three foot and six foot
lengths with four slits at one end for fast reliable assembly. In this kit, the 2.125" OD tubing section has
slits at both ends and the 2" OD heavy wall (.120") section has no slits.

Rugged aluminum alloy 6063 is most commonly used for seamless structural tube and pipe. It is popular
in structural use for both its high strength and great, long lasting appearance. Alloy 6063 provides great
resistance to general corrosion, including resistance to stress-corrosion cracking.

Eleven of the aluminum tubes in this kit are six feet in length. The top tube in this kit is three feet in length.

Parts Included:

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WARNING!

INSTALLATION OF ANY ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS

Warning: Do not locate any of the aluminum tubing near overhead power lines or other electric

light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing any
antenna or aluminum tubing, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, because
they may cause serious injury or death.

Overhead Power Line Safety

Before you begin working, check carefully for overhead power lines in the area you will be
working. Don't assume that wires are telephone or cable lines: check with your electric utility for
advice. Although overhead power lines may appear to be insulated, often these coverings are
intended only to protect metal wires from weather conditions and may not protect you from electric
shock

Keep your distance! Remember the 10-foot rule: When carrying and using ladders and other long
tools, keep them at least 10 feet away from all overhead lines - including any lines from the power
pole to your home.

Guy Rings

The included DXE-GR-5P - DX Engineering Guy Rings advance the art of
stabilizing vertical rigid telescopic tubing. These engineered and incredibly
strong Guy Rings are intended for rope guying DX Engineering, Hustler, and all
brands of aluminum tubing vertical antennas, as well as the DX Engineering
Telescoping Fiberglass and Aluminum Tubing Kits. DX Engineering Guy Rings
are made from the super strong, black UV resistant, glass-reinforced poly-resin
material. They are virtually impervious to extreme outdoor conditions and mechanical stress. With
their 1/2 in. thick center hole shoulder, these Guy Rings simply slide over their respective tubing
size and seat firmly against the top of the larger tubing section below. 5 Rings per set: Fits tubing
sizes 2”, 1-1/5”, 1-1/4”, 1” and 3/4”. The 3/4” Guy Ring will not be used with the DXE-ATK65A.

Assembly

For a full 65 foot length, the aluminum tubing sections are assembled starting at the bottom 2" OD,
heavy wall (.120") aluminum tube and working upward.

Note: Jet-Lube SS-30 (JTL-12555) should be used between all antenna element sections. Jet

Lube SS-30 is an electrical joint compound to affect a substantial electrical connection
between metal parts such as telescoping aluminum tubing or other antenna pieces. It
ensures high conductivity at all voltage levels by displacing moisture and preventing
corrosion or oxidation. Jet-Lube should also be used on all clamps, bolts and stainless
steel threaded hardware to prevent galling and to ensure proper tightening.

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