If you appreciate the thoroughness of DX Engineering user manuals, you’ll want to add this new collection to your amateur radio library!
One thing that has always made DX Engineering stand out is its technical manuals. Written by amateur operators with decades of experience, the manuals provide purchasers of DX Engineering branded equipment with clearly written step-by-step instructions, detailed photos and illustrations, tips on achieving best results, and all the information you need for a successful build or installation.
If you’ve ever received a user manual that left you with a thousand questions and a raging headache, you’ll appreciate the time, research, testing, and care DX Engineering devotes to the essential documentation you receive with your purchase.
For example, here’s what customers have said about the 60-page “DX Engineering Hustler 4-BTV, 5-BTV, 6-BTV Multiband HF Vertical Antenna Assembly and High-Performance Installation Instructions”:
This is a great little book that lets you really tune your antenna for optimal performance. If you have a BTV antenna, you need to have this book.
David, DX Engineering Customer
The DXE manual for the Hustler 5-BTV is a superb resource for the construction and installation of the antenna. They have supplemented the basic instructions with a wealth of technical information to get the best performance out of this antenna.
Brian, DX Engineering Customer
Give Yourself the Gift of Knowledge for the New Year
You’ll find the same level of detailed, useful information in “DX Engineering Charts and Tech-Tips”—a new publication that compiles valuable advice and handy charts from the DX Engineering team into a convenient spiral-bound reference that you can take anywhere.
This comprehensive guide brings together the most valuable charts, technical insights, and practical solutions from DX Engineering—all in one place.
Whether you’re a seasoned operator or just starting your journey, this resource is packed with essential information: antenna assembly tips, coaxial cable specifications, grounding solutions, balun and choke recommendations, connector preparation guides, and much more. Each section is designed to help you build, maintain, and optimize your station with confidence and precision.
This spiral-bound format lays flat on your desk or workbench, making it the perfect companion for hands-on projects. From troubleshooting to advanced installations, “DX Engineering Charts and Tech-Tips” is your go-to reference for achieving peak performance and reliability in every aspect of your station. Here are just a few of the topics covered in the book:
- Antenna Assembly and Installation Tips: Step-by-step guidance for verticals, beams, and dipoles, including safety best practices and pro installer recommendations
- Coaxial Cable Reference Charts: Comprehensive attenuation, power rating, and bend radius data for DX Engineering and LMR® cables—perfect for selecting the right feedline for your setup
- Baluns and Feedline Chokes: Learn how to reduce RFI and maximize signal efficiency with DX Engineering’s Maxi-Core® 20 series, complete with application charts for every antenna type
- Connector Preparation and Crimping Guides: Detailed instructions for PL-259, Type N, BNC, and Powerpole® connectors, plus tool recommendations for flawless terminations
- Grounding and Bonding Solutions: Charts and tips for RF ground plane kits, copper plate sizing, and best practices for station safety and performance
- Ferrite Selection and RFI Suppression: Mix charts, color codes, and application notes to help you eliminate interference and protect your equipment
- Conversion Charts and Quick-Reference Tables: Fraction-to-decimal conversions, SWR calculators, and other handy tools for everyday use
- Much more!
DX Engineering carries close to 200 amateur radio reference books at DXEngineering.com, including reference guides for popular transceivers from Nifty Accessories, and publications from the ARRL and the Radio Society of Great Britain covering topics from grounding and bonding to working the world with D-STAR.
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