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You gotta be kidding me......
When you first looked at this manual you probably wondered "What is all this?!?!?!" Do I
really need to read all this stuff? Well, this manual was put together using many years of
antenna design experience in making the Hustler BTV Vertical Antenna perform to the
utmost. DX Engineering has sold thousands of Hustler BTVs with DX Engineering add-on
parts that have been engineered, tested and proven to enhance the operation of the Hustler
BTV series of antennas.
When you install any antenna, you want the maximum performance and these instructions
will help you achieve that goal with the Hustler BTV.
Can you install the antenna without all these extra parts? Sure, but your performance will be
far less than optimum.
DX Engineering constantly examines the performance of the Hustler BTV series antennas
and continually engineers add-ons to get the best possible HF performance.
When installed using these instructions and DX Engineering accessories, you will have an
antenna system that will exceed your expectations and provide you with years of great
contacts on the HF Amateur bands!
Basic Assembly and Enhanced Operating Assembly:
We at DX Engineering believe that the Hustler BTV antenna is great and can be installed quickly to
get you on the air making contacts.
Through years of experience, DX Engineering has engineered and manufactured add-ons that will
make the Hustler BTV performance even better!
Do you need the high performance options now? No, you can get started with the basic system and
add enhancements over time. Many hams that have added DX Engineering BTV antenna options
have exclaimed the resulting higher performance was like getting a new antenna!
This manual has chapters for:
Basic assembly instructions for those wanting to install a BTV right out of the box with no
performance enhancing options. (Chapter 5)
Assembly using DX Engineering options that have been engineered to obtain maximum
performance from a BTV antenna system. (Chapter 6)
You'll want to read all the information in order to make an informed decision for your installation.
Proper planning for your installation will provide you with years of great operation on the HF bands
using the Hustler BTV series antenna. To be certain to get optimum performance from this vertical
design, please assemble and install your new antenna according to these DX Engineering
Assembly and High Performance Installation Instructions. These instructions may be used in
place of those originally supplied by the manufacturer. The Hustler BTV series of antennas is
manufactured by New-Tronics Antenna Corporation, Mineral Wells, Texas.
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