VEC-1856 Instruction Manual
6 Meter Ground Plane Antenna
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Step 4:
Insert the plastic bushings into each of the 1/2" round holes in the back of the antenna
base. The bushings are to remain flush with the base on both sides. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
Antenna base with radial assembly.
Step 5:
With the radials in place, stack the two stainless steel plates together and place them over
the radials in the bottom of the antenna base. See Figure 5. Place one lock washer on
each of the 10-32 Phillips head bolts. Secure the elements by inserting the 10-32 bolts
through the bottom of the base then through the plates. Thread the lock washers and 10-
32 stainless nuts on the bolts. Tighten by using the Phillips screwdriver to hold the bolts
and the 3/8" open end wrench to tighten the kep nuts.
