TV Mast
1-1/2" PVC Pipe
32"
Mast Clamp
108"
7-8 Turns RG-58
Aluminum Tubing or Rod
(Thick Wall)
Small Diameter
Threaded on One End
Check battery condition:
Operating your radio with a weak battery may lead to
unstable tuning (signals drifting off channel rapidly), weak or distorted audio, and motor
boating (a low-frequency "putt-putt-putt" noise in your speaker or headphones). Your
radio needs a minimum of 7-8 volts in order to work properly.
(11 In Case of Difficulty)
The VEC-1016K design has been thoroughly field tested, and is known to be both
reliable and "forgiving" of construction errors. If you have difficulty with your unit, the
cause may be something as simple as a broken cable or a dead battery. In most cases,
you will be able to find the cause with some organized troubleshooting. Begin your
search with this checklist of symptoms and cures:
[ ] Does not turn on:
Check battery condition, snap clip, and power leads. Also, make
sure lead polarity is correct (red to +, black to GND). Make sure power switch is "on".
Also, squelch may be locked "on" (see below). Check operating voltages.
[ ] Turns on, does not receive signals:
Check antenna, antenna lead, and plug for
shorted or open condition. Also, radio may not pick up signals in metal building without
an outdoor antenna.
[ ] Drifts off-frequency rapidly, "motorboats", weak audio:
Symptoms of a weak
battery or insufficient operating voltage. Be sure to check battery voltage "under load"
(with the radio turned on).
