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Vectronics VEC-1862 User Manual

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VEC-1862 Instruction Manual

Six-meter Yagi Antenna

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VEC-1862 PARTS LIST
To begin, confirm that all necessary parts have been supplied with your antenna package:

(1) - 6' x 1-1/8" OD boom
(2) - 54" x 1/4" OD element section (director)
(2) - 54-1/2" x 1/4" OD element section (driven element)
(2) - 59-1/4" x 1/4" OD element section (reflector)
(1) - 5/16" x 1/4" OD spacer
(1) - hairpin inductor
(2) - "L" bracket
(1) - 1 3/4" x 6-32 screw
(6) - 1/2" x 10-32 screw
(2) - 1/2" x 6-32 screw
(1) - 6-32 Kep-nut
(2) - 6-32 nut
(2) - 6-32 flat washer
(2) - 6-32 lock washer
(4) - Insulated polyethylene element-mounting grommets
(2) - #6 solder lug
(1) - 1 - U-bolt mounting hardware kit (U-bolt, mast clamp, nuts)
(1) - Tube of Locktite


If any parts are damaged or omitted, please contact Vectronics at 601-323-5800 to arrange
for replacement.

TOOLS
You'll need a selection of common household tools to construct your antenna:

Phillips-head screw driver (#2)

Straight-blade screw driver

Pliers

Utility knife or Ex-acto

knife with #11 blade

Soldering Set-up


SUGGESTED ANTENNA MATERIALS

RG8-M Coax (also RG59 if stacking antennas)

Sealant (Seal-All

) or equivalent

Plastic electrical tape


SUGGESTED TEST EQUIPMENT

MFJ-259B RF Analyzer or VSWR bridge