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INSTALLATION
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Antenna installation
D
Antenna location
To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, select
a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. A non-
radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount.
D
Antenna connector
The antenna uses a PL-259 connector.
• PL-259 CONNECTOR
q
Slide the coupling ring
down. Strip the cable
jacket and soft solder.
w
Strip the cable as shown
at right. Soft solder the
center conductor.
e
Slide the connector
body on and solder it.
r
Screw the coupling ring
onto the connector body.
(10 mm
≈
3
⁄
8
in)
30 mm
10 mm (soft solder)
10 mm
1–2 mm
solder solder
Soft
solder
Coupling ring
Roof-mount antenna
(Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.)
Gutter-mount antenna
Trunk-mount
antenna