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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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Antenna installation
•
Antenna location
To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, se-
lect a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. It
is not necessary to use radials on a magnetic mount (“mag
mount”) antenna.
Roof-mount antenna
(Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.)
Gutter-mount antenna
Trunk-mount
antenna
To antenna
•
Antenna connector
The antenna uses a PL-259 connector.
• PL-259 CONNECTOR
30 mm
10 mm (soft solder)
10 mm
1–2 mm
solder solder
Soft
solder
Coupling ring
q
Slide the coupling ring
down. Strip the cable
jacket and tin.
w
Strip the cable as shown
at left. Soft solder the cen-
ter conductor.
e
Slide the connector body
on and solder it.
r
Screw the coupling ring
onto the connector body.
NOTE:
There are many publications covering proper
antennas and their installation. Check with your local
dealer for more information and recommendations.
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