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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
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Optional MB-69 installation
An optional MB-69
FLUSH MOUNT
is available for mounting the
transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel.
CAUTION: KEEP
the transceiver and microphone at least
1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation com-
pass.
q
Using the template on p. 39, carefully cut a hole into the
instrument panel (or wherever you plan to mount the trans-
ceiver.)
w
Slide the transceiver through the hole as shown below.
e
Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2
supplied bolts (5
×
8 mm).
• Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver body.
r
Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so
that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the in-
strument control panel.
t
Tighten the locking nuts (rotate counterclockwise) so that
the transceiver is securely mounted in position as below.
y
Connect the antenna and power cable, then return the in-
strument control panel to its original place.