Vectronics VEC-896 - Manual (Page 7)

VEC-896 Vertical Antenna Instructions
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14. Clamp the four long U-channel "L" brackets to the elements 1/4" above and below the
center insulator bolts. See Figure 4 and Figure 6.
15. Mount the two short stubs by threading a 10-32 x 3/8" nut 1/2" from the end of the
threads, toward the elements unthreaded end. This will leave a large area of the threads
exposed at the end of the element. Add a second nut to sandwich the bracket between the
two nuts. See Figure 4. The two short stubs should be mounted opposite from the
balun. See Figure 5.