VEC-1856 Instruction Manual
6 Meter Ground Plane Antenna
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VEC-1856 6 METER GROUND PLANE ANTENNA
INTRODUCTION
The VEC-1856 Ground Plane Antenna features a DC grounded element and a ground
isolated radial system for improved performance.
The ground isolated radial system, unique to the VEC-1856 antenna, reduces undesirable
feedline and supporting structure radiation by eliminating common mode current paths.
This unique system improves transmission by producing a much cleaner pattern with
more signal at desired angles, and also reduces conducted noise reaching the antenna over
the outside of the feedline or antenna support. It also insures that the length of the
feedline or support does not change the antenna's resonant frequency or SWR.
The VEC-1856 is easily cut for the desired area of the six meter band. A rugged low
impedance air insulated matching stub provides convenient adjustment of base impedance
(a normal ground plane is much less than 50 ohms) allowing adjustment to a perfect 1:1
SWR. Power capability is 1000 watts RF continuous.
CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR THE ANTENNA
WARNING:
Improper installation and assembly can be
hazardous! Read these instructions thoroughly
before attempting to assemble, install or operate
this product! Always mount this antenna so that
it is out of the reach of adults as well as
children. High power transmitting devices produce
voltages that can cause severe burns or other
injuries.
For the best performance on receiving and transmitting, mount this antenna in a clear
location at least a few feet above or 20 feet away from buildings, towers, feedlines, utility
wires, and other antennas. While your own ingenuity and particular circumstances will
determine the final mounting method, we will pass along some rules that can not be
neglected.
Never
mount this antenna in a location that will permit unsuspecting people to come in
contact with the radials or any other part of the antenna.
Never
mount this antenna where a mechanical failure might allow the antenna to contact
power lines or other utility wires.
Always
ground the feed line at the point where it enters a building to a good earth ground
for lightning protection.
