Vectronics VEC-1862 - Manual (Page 2)

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
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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:
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Phillips-head screw driver (#2)
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Straight-blade screw driver
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Pliers
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Utility knife or Ex-acto
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knife with #11 blade
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Soldering Set-up
SUGGESTED ANTENNA MATERIALS
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RG8-M Coax (also RG59 if stacking antennas)
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Sealant (Seal-All
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) or equivalent
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Plastic electrical tape
SUGGESTED TEST EQUIPMENT
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MFJ-259B RF Analyzer or VSWR bridge