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         Fig.1  
         Trim cable to dimensions shown. 
         Slide crimp ferrule and shrink sleeve. 
         Braid wires and inner conductor. 
 
 

 
              
Fig.2 
a) Insert assembly into connector body and push the 
crimp ferrule onto the cable braid wires. 
b) Crimp shield layer by using crimping  tools(0.311in.) 
c) Solder  the cable inner conductor into pin 
 
        
 
 
 
 
 

        
     Fig. 3 
     Heat shrink sleeve rear of connector and down onto   
     cable jacket using hot air gun. 
 
 
 
 
 
                          

SPECIFICATIONS 

FREQUENCY RANGE  

156MHz to 162MHz 

GAIN AVERAGE  

3 dB  

IMPEDANCE  

50 ohms  

POLARIZATION   

Vertical 

ELEMENTS 

Brass and copper 

SWR at 156.8MHz 

1.3:1 

DC GROUND 

Yes  

RADOME  

Polished polyurethane 

CONNECTOR 

FME pre-installed on RG8X coaxial cable 

FERRULE 

1"-14 chrome-plated brass 

CABLE LENGTH / TYPE 

20'  / RG-8X 

Performance specifications are nominal and unless otherwise indicated, are subject to change without notice. 

 

WARRANTY / CONTACT 

KJM  warrants  its  products  to  be  free  of  defects  in  materials  and  workmanship  for  5-years.  KJM's  obligation 
under this warranty is limited to repair or replace defective products. No material will be repaired or replaced 
without  written  authorization  from  KJM.  Repair  or  replacement  will  be  made  only  after  an  examination 
indicates  defective  material  or  workmanship  at  time  of  manufacture.  KJM  is  in  no  event  liable  for 
consequential damages, installation costs or other costs of any nature incurred as a result of the use of the 
products  manufactured  by  KJM,  whether  used  in  accordance  with  instructions  or  not.  All  shipping  costs  on 
returned  material  are  the  responsibility  of  the  purchaser.  KJM  is  not  liable  for  repair  or  replacement  of  any 
product damaged by lightening, other natural phenomenon’s or incorrect installation including reverse polarity 
connections. This warranty is in lieu of all others, either expressed or implied. Proof of purchase is required. 

 

KJM Holdings – 

[email protected]

 – www.kjm-holdings.com 

Summary of Contents for A430-V

Page 1: ...A430 V 4 FOOT VHF MARINE ANTENNA Installation Guide Supplied with 20 RG 8X and pre installed FME connectors ...

Page 2: ...cluded Adaptor FME male UHF PL259 male 20 feet RG 8X to PL259 male crymp type connector coaxial cable with pre installed FME connectors M100 FME Ratchet Mount Double Male Adapter INSTALLATION FCC Information The antenna must me located at least 3 away from passengers in order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements For best performance The antenna should be mounted as high as possible Keep the...

Page 3: ...mount before installing the mount on the place chosen for the antenna installation 2 Pass one end of the RG 8X cable through the hole of the M100 ratchet mount or compatible mount 3 Pass the RG 8X cable through the chromed plated brass ferrule 4 Screw the FME connector onto the base of the antenna until hand tight ...

Page 4: ...DE TO THE MOUNT this avoid the cable damage 7 Route the cable to the VHF radio If there is excess cable it is recommended to coil it in a gentle loop and secure 8 Connect the FME to PL 259 connector and to the VHF transceiver Note It may be necessary to remove one FME connector to be able to fit through the cable guide hole on a ratchet mount If this is the case solder the PL 259 connector supplie...

Page 5: ...NTACT KJM warrants its products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years KJM s obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replace defective products No material will be repaired or replaced without written authorization from KJM Repair or replacement will be made only after an examination indicates defective material or workmanship at time of manufacture KJM is in...

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