Vectronics VEC-1856 - Manual (Page 4)

VEC-1856 Instruction Manual 6 Meter Ground Plane Antenna
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Step 2:
Insert a radial through the two rear most holes on the left and right sides of the bottom of
the base. Refer to Figure 3 and the holes labeled A. Push the radial through both holes
until one end extends 1/4 inch pass the second hole. Repeat this step for the two front
holes (labeled B) so that the two radials are protruding in opposite directions. Refer to
Figure 4 for an illustration of the radial assembly.
Step 3:
Insert a radial through the two left holes located on the front and rear of the base. Refer
to Figure 3 and the holes labeled C. Push the radial through both holes until one end
extends 1/4 inch pass the second hole. Repeat this step for the two holes on the right
(labeled D) so that the two radials are protruding in opposite directions (see Figure 4).
Figure 3 Antenna base with holes labeled.
Note: The two radials that are placed in holes A and B are inserted in the base before the
radials that are placed in holes C and D.