Valcom Manufacturing Group, Inc.
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Sloping Vee Antenna System Manual
Figure 2-1
2.3
Assembly and Raising
When installing the antenna, ensure that the drain holes of the balun and matching
network are facing down. Refer to Figure 2-1.
The antenna is comprised of the parts listed in Section 3. In summary, there is a mast
assembly, two guy rope assemblies, a balun, a load, an element wire, a counterpoise wire
and three ground stakes. Mechanical connections of the mast are made through
aluminum sleeve and pins. Mechanical connections of the antenna wires are made with
fireman snap type connectors. Electrical connections of the antenna are made with wing
nut type fasteners.
2.3.1
Directional Setup
Step 1.
Find a suitable centre point for the base of the mast. Thread the Ground Stake
Ferrule Adaptor onto one of the Ground Rods. Ensure the 3/4-10 stainless
steel bolt is fully threaded into the other end of the Adaptor. Drive the stake,
approximately 1-1/2 feet into the ground using the supplied Club Hammer.
Remove the Adaptor and thread on the Stake Mount Insulator.
Step 2.
Walk out roughly 25 feet from the stake into any direction. Hammer a plastic
peg into the ground at this point.
Step 3.
Walk back to the stake and walk out another 25 feet in the opposite direction
as the first time. Turn to the right by about 60 degrees and walk another 25
feet. Hammer the next peg into the ground at this point, ensuring it is still 25
feet from the stake.
Step 4.
Repeat step 3 but turn to the left this time. There should now be three pegs
located 120 degrees from each other on a 50 foot diameter circle.
Step 5.
Determine the general direction the antenna needs to face. Walk out roughly
50 feet in this direction. Drive another Ground Stake into the ground at this
point, using the Club Hammer and the Ground Stake Ferrule Adaptor.
Remove the Adaptor and thread on a Ground Rod Ferrule Assembly. Clip the
ground side of the Termination Load Resistor onto the insulator loop. The
ground side is the side with two lead wires protruding from it. Insert the fork
terminal under the thumb screw on top of the Ground Stake Ferrule and
tighten.
Step 6.
Clip one end of the “Element” wire onto the free side of the Termination Load
Resistor. Join the fork terminal of the Element wire to the thumbscrew
