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4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Transceiver
Your
MT-550
Transceiver is designed to withstand the rigors of the marine
environment. However, selecting a mounting location affording some protection
from the elements will prolong the life of connectors, controls and the liquid crystal
display (LCD).
Select a location within easy reach and view of the operator and away from your
vessel’s compass. Locate the microphone to avoid entanglement with steering or
engine controls, both when in use and when stowed. Also, consider routing of
antenna, power and NMEA interface cables. Mount the transceiver securely to a
solid surface.
4.2 Antenna
Proper installation of a quality VHF antenna is very important to reliable radio
communication. A good quality unity gain antenna is recommended for maximum
range performance. In general, antennas should be located as high as practical
and separated as much as possible from other antennas and structures. The
minimum distance to other objects is 1 meter. Route the antenna cable away from
other electronic equipment and do not bundle the antenna or power cable with other
wiring, especially transducer cables for depth sounders and fish finders. For cables
longer than 10 meters, RG-8/U coaxial cable must be used. Mount the antenna
and install the connector(s) in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Connect the antenna cable to the RF output connector on the rear panel of the
transceiver.
4.3 Power Connection
CAUTION
Reverse polarity connections can damage your transceiver
The power cable for you transceiver must be connected to the ships main power
buss. Use the 6.3 Amp in-line fuse provided. Connect the Red wire to the positive
(+) terminal and the Black wire to the negative (-) terminal. Connect the barrel
terminals on the power cable to the matching color wires and terminals extending
from the rear panel of the transceiver.
