DX Engineering DXE-GUY400-KIT Instructions manual

Vertical Antenna Guying Kits

DXE-GUY100-KIT
DXE-GUY200-KIT
DXE-GUY400-KIT

DXE-GUY-INS-Revision 3b

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Introduction

Some vertical antenna manufacturers indicate their antennas do not need guying. During times of
high winds or ice loading, some of these verticals may sustain damage or fail altogether. With the
small amount of effort needed to install a four point guying system, the risk hardly seems worth
taking. A four-point guying scheme provides the best mechanical advantage to prevent wind stress,
regardless of direction.

When using an optional DXE-TB-3P, 4P or 6P Tilt Base, a four point guying system is
recommended for use with DX Engineering vertical antennas because just one of the guy ropes has
to be loosened when you tilt the vertical down. The remaining guys help stabilize the vertical in
three directions when being raised.

These Vertical Guying kits have been designed to be used with ground mounted vertical antenna
systems. The guying kits are ideal for fixed or portable installations.

Parts Included

DXE-GUY100-KIT

4 - DXE-EA15-4P - Heavy Duty screw-in earth anchors with eyelets, 15" x 3"
1 - SYN-DBR-94-100 - 100 ft Rolls - UV resistant, 3/32" Double-Braided Dacron

Polyester Rope

DXE-GUY200-KIT

4 - DXE-EA15-4P - Heavy Duty screw-in earth anchors with eyelets, 15" x 3"
2 - SYN-DBR-94-100 - 100 ft Rolls - UV resistant, 3/32" Double-Braided Dacron

Polyester Rope

DXE-GUY400-KIT

4 - DXE-EA15-4P - Heavy Duty screw-in earth anchors with eyelets, 15" x 3"
4 - SYN-DBR-94-100 - 100 ft Rolls - UV resistant, 3/32" Double-Braided Dacron

Polyester Rope

Guying a Vertical Antenna System

Guying of vertical antennas is always recommended for stability. However, if your area encounters
severe wind velocities or icing conditions, simple guying will prevent the possibility of failure.

Using the DXE-GUY kits, you can install four guy ropes starting approximately 1/2 the way up the
vertical antenna system to ground level and angled approximately 45 degrees. Your installation may
vary. Guying should be tightened just enough to permit the antenna to swing a few inches. The ends

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of the ropes are tied to the earth anchors that are screwed into the ground at about the same angle as
the ropes will be. Tie the other ends of the ropes to the vertical antenna just above one of the
antenna element clamps or traps (a guying ring is not required). When using the optional DXE-TB-
3P, 4P or 6P Tilt Base, position the guy wires as shown below. This will make it easy to raise or
lower the antenna and only one guy line needs to be loosened. The other guy lines will help guide
the antenna on the way up. Depending on your antenna system, additional guys at higher points on
the antenna may be required.
Examples

Typical No Slip
Knot for DXE-SYN-DBR
Double-Braided Dacron
Polyester Rope

8 Guys on a 6-BTV

Side View

Note: Depending on wind and
ice conditions, additional
guying may be necessary.

8 Guys on a 80VA-3

Top View

The DXE-GUY400-KIT has 400 ft.
of rope to provide a 4 anchor point
guy system going to two levels
on the antenna system.
(about 1/2 and 3/4 up the antenna)

4 Guys on a 4-BTV

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Optional Accessory Items

DXE-TB-3P - Tilt Base Kit for 1/4 wave Hustler 4, 5 & 6 BTV Verticals

With a DX Engineering Tilt Base, operators can raise or lower their BTV vertical 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. Easily make repairs, tune your vertical or
lay your antenna down before bad weather hits.
Precision cut from 3/16 in. 304 Stainless Steel, this Tilt Base is virtually indestructible. Conveniently
mounts to the same pipe or post that you use for the antenna and radial plate.
Note: If you are mounting your Tilt Base to a ground mounted pipe, an additional purchase of two
saddle clamps is required to mount the Tilt Base to that pipe. Please consult the following Tilt Base
Diagrams, or contact us directly for further info. The CAVS-2P clamp can be used with pipes from 1" to 2" OD or the
SAD-200A can be used only with a 2 inch OD pipe. No other hardware is required because the Hustler BTV series base
section attaches directly to the Tilt Base.

DXE-TB-4P - Tilt Base Kit for Ground Mounted 1/4 Wave Vertical Antennas

The DX Engineering Tilt Base mounting plate enables operators to raise or lower an antenna in seconds
while leaving the base securely attached to the mounting post. With the Tilt Base, one person can service
an antenna—no more climbing ladders, or removing a bracket from the support post. Precision cut from
3/16 in. 304 Stainless Steel, this mounting plate is virtually indestructible. Conveniently mounts to the
same mast that you use for the antenna and radial plate. Easily make repairs, tune your vertical, or lay your
antenna down before bad weather hits with a DX Engineering Tilt Base. Two DXE-CAVS-1P V-Clamps
to secure the vertical antenna base to the Tilt Base arm are included. Note: If you are mounting your Tilt
Base to a ground mounted pipe, an additional purchase of two saddle clamps is required to mount the Tilt
Base to that pipe. The CAVS-2P clamp can be used with pipes from 1" to 2" OD or the SAD-200A can be
used with a 2 inch OD pipe.

Technical Support

If you have questions about this product, or if you experience difficulties during the installation, contact DX
Engineering at [phone]. You can also e-mail us at:

[e-mail]

For best service, please take a few minutes to review this manual before you call.

Warranty

All products manufactured by DX Engineering are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from
date of shipment. DX Engineering’s sole obligation under these warranties shall be to issue credit, repair or replace any item or part thereof which is
proved to be other than as warranted; no allowance shall be made for any labor charges of Buyer for replacement of parts, adjustment or repairs, or
any other work, unless such charges are authorized in advance by DX Engineering. If DX Engineering’s products are claimed to be defective in
material or workmanship, DX Engineering shall, upon prompt notice thereof, issue shipping instructions for return to DX Engineering (transportation­charges prepaid by Buyer). Every such claim for breach of these warranties shall be deemed to be waived by Buyer unless made in writing. The above
warranties shall not extend to any products or parts thereof which have been subjected to any misuse or neglect, damaged by accident, rendered
defective by reason of improper installation, damaged from severe weather including floods, or abnormal environmental conditions such as prolonged
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thereof furnished by Buyer or acquired from others at Buyer’s specifications. In addition, DX Engineering’s warranties do not extend to other
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