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MFJ-1756 Instruction Manual 6 Meter Ground Plane Antenna

MFJ-1756 6 METER GROUND PLANE ANTENNA

INTRODUCTION

The MFJ-1756 Ground Plane Antenna features a DC grounded element and a ground

isolated radial system for improved performance.

The ground isolated radial system, unique to the MFJ-1756 antenna, reduces undesirable

feedline and supporting structure radiation by eliminating common mode current paths.

This unique system improves transmission by producing a much cleaner pattern with

more signal at desired angles, and also reduces conducted noise reaching the antenna over

the outside of the feedline or antenna support. It also insures that the length of the

feedline or support does not change the antenna's resonant frequency or SWR.

The MFJ-1756 is easily cut for the desired area of the six meter band. A rugged low

impedance air insulated matching stub provides convenient adjustment of base impedance

(a normal ground plane is much less than 50 ohms) allowing adjustment to a perfect 1:1

SWR. Power capability is 1000 watts RF continuous.

CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR THE ANTENNA

WARNING: Improper installation and assembly can be

hazardous! Read these instructions thoroughly

before attempting to assemble, install or operate

this product! Always mount this antenna so that

it is out of the reach of adults as well as

children. High power transmitting devices produce

voltages that can cause severe burns or other

injuries.

For the best performance on receiving and transmitting, mount this antenna in a clear

location at least a few feet above or 20 feet away from buildings, towers, feedlines, utility

wires, and other antennas. While your own ingenuity and particular circumstances will

determine the final mounting method, we will pass along some rules that can not be

neglected.

Never mount this antenna in a location that will permit unsuspecting people to come in

contact with the radials or any other part of the antenna.

Never mount this antenna where a mechanical failure might allow the antenna to contact

power lines or other utility wires.

Always ground the feed line at the point where it enters a building to a good earth ground

for lightning protection.

MFJ-1756 Instruction Manual 6 Meter Ground Plane Antenna

This antenna should be mounted on a rigid support. The mounting clamp supplied with

this antenna accepts masts between one and 1.5 inches outside diameter.

Tools required for assembly are:

•Hacksaw or Tubing Cutter

•1-Phillips screwdriver

•3/8" open end wrench

•7/16" open end wrench

PARTS LIST

Note:All screws and nuts are stainless steel.

As you unpack this antenna, you should find the following items. Before attempting to

install this antenna, check the parts bag to insure that all hardware is accounted for. In the

event anything is missing, please contact MFJ Enterprises, Inc. immediately.

1MFJ-1756 Instruction Manual

1Antenna Base assembly

Parts Bag:

210-32 x 1" Phillips head bolts

210-32 stainless nuts

410-32 lock washers

110-32 nut

14-40 Phillips head screw

14-40 kep nut

22 1/2" x 1 3/4" Stainless steel plates

22 1/2" x 1 1/4" Fiberglass plates

1U bolt assembly (2 nuts and 2 washers included)

2plastic bushings

11/4" endcap

Rod Pack:

459 5/8" radials

154 3/4" radiator

1Matching hairpin stub

MFJ-1756 Instruction Manual 6 Meter Ground Plane Antenna

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

Locate the base of the antenna (Figure 1) to begin the assembly.

Figure 1 Antenna base.

Step 1:

To attach the matching hairpin stub to the antenna base (Refer to Figure 2):

A. Place the longer end of the matching stub through the 10-32 screw that extends

through the ceramic insulating post on top of the antenna base. Thread the 10-32 nut

on the 10-32 screw and tighten with a 3/8" open end wrench. Do not over tighten..

B. Locate the hole on the top of the base and insert the 4-40 screw through the holes on

the short end of the matching stub and the antenna base. From the inside of the base,

thread the 4-40 kep nut on the screw and tighten. To tighten, hold the screw with the

1-Phillips screwdriver and hand tighten the nut.

Figure 2 Antenna base with Matching Stub attachment.

MFJ-1756 Instruction Manual 6 Meter Ground Plane Antenna

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.

MFJ-1756 Instruction Manual 6 Meter Ground Plane Antenna

Step 4:

Insert the plastic bushings into each of the 1/2" round holes in the back of the antenna

base. The bushings are to remain flush with the base on both sides. See Figure 4.

Figure 4 Antenna base with radial assembly.

Step 5:

With the radials in place, stack the two stainless steel plates together and place them over

the radials in the bottom of the antenna base. See Figure 5. Place one lock washer on

each of the 10-32 Phillips head bolts. Secure the elements by inserting the 10-32 bolts

through the bottom of the base then through the plates. Thread the lock washers and 10-

32 stainless nuts on the bolts. Tighten by using the Phillips screwdriver to hold the bolts

and the 3/8" open end wrench to tighten the kep nuts.

MFJ-1756 Instruction Manual 6 Meter Ground Plane Antenna

Figure 5 Antenna base with stainless steel plate assembly shown.

Step 6:

To install the antenna to your mast:

A. Remove the nuts, washers and saddle from the U bolt. See Figure 6.

Figure 6 U bolt assembly.

B. Place the U bolt around the mast (not included) and install the saddle on the U bolt.

Be sure the saddle is in the correct position to "bite" into the mast.

C. Slide one of the fiberglass plates on the U bolt until it is against the saddle. Insert the

U bolt through the plastic bushings on the back of the base. Be sure the plastic

bushings remain in place. See Figure 7.

MFJ-1756 Instruction Manual 6 Meter Ground Plane Antenna

Figure 7 U bolt assembly with fiberglass plates.

D. Install the other fiberglass plate through the U bolt from the front of the antenna base.

Place the lock washers over the U bolt and hand thread the nuts on the bolt. Tighten

the nuts securely with the 7/16" open end wrench to ensure that the antenna does not

slip. Do not over tighten. See Figure 8.

Figure 8 Final antenna assembly.

MFJ-1756 Instruction Manual 6 Meter Ground Plane Antenna

TUNING THE ANTENNA

After the antenna base with radials has been secured to the mast, refer to Chart 1 to tune

the antenna to the desired frequency. Locate the radiator. This is the 54 3/4" hollow tube

that is threaded on the inside at one end. The radiator length is factory set for 50 Mhz.

To tune the antenna to other frequencies, cut the radiator with a hacksaw or tubing cutter.

Do not cut the radiator at the threaded end! Once the radiator has been cut the change is

permanent!

Chart 1 Cutting measurements for tuning between 50 and 54 Mhz.

FREQUENCY RADIATOR LENGTH CUT LENGTH

50 Mhz 54 3/4 INCHES 0 INCHES

51 Mhz 52 7/8 INCHES 1 7/8 INCHES

52 Mhz 51 INCHES 3 3/4 INCHES

53 Mhz 49 1/8 INCHES 5 5/8 INCHES

54 Mhz 47 1/4 INCHES 7 1/2 INCHES

After cutting the radiator for the desired frequency, place the 1/4" endcap over the end

that is not threaded. This will prevent the antenna radiator from becoming filled with rain

water. Attach the radiator to the antenna base by hand threading the radiator over the 10-

32 screw on the top of the base as shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9 Antenna with radiator attached.

After cutting the radiator to the correct length, adjust for lowest SWR by squeezing or

spreading the center of the matching stub.

MFJ-1756 Instruction Manual 6 Meter Ground Plane Antenna

BALUN

In order to prevent unwanted radiation from the feedline, we suggest installing a balun at

the feedpoint. This need not be an elaborate or expensive addition--you can make a

simple and effective choke-type balun using the feedline itself. Below are three examples

of how to do this:

1. Form a 5-turn coil (about 3 to 6" in diameter) of coax just below the feedpoint using

about 6' of cable. Tape the coils together tightly with electrical tape and secure them

to the mast.

2. Install a 5" total length of 43 mix ferrite core on the feedline at the feedpoint. Be sure

to secure your feedline to the mast with electrical tape to provide stress relief at the

feedpoint.

3. Using a metallic mast, from the feedpoint keep the coax 3 to 4" from the mast for 50".

Use an insulator (PVC pipe) if necessary. Below the 50" air spaced length tape the

coax to the mast and keep the coax taped against the mast for at least three feet.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

If you have any problem with this unit first check the appropriate section of this manual.

If the manual does not reference your problem or your problem is not solved by reading

the manual, you may call MFJ Technical Service at 601-323-0549 or the MFJ Factory at

601-323-5869. You will be best helped if you have your unit, manual and all information

on your station handy so you can answer any questions the technicians may ask.

You can also send questions by mail to MFJ Enterprises, Inc., 300 Industrial Park Road,

Starkville, MS 39759; by Facsimile (FAX) to 601-323-6551; or by email to

[email protected]. Send a complete description of your problem, an

explanation of exactly how you are using your unit, and a complete description of your

station.

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