Sailor 6248 VHF, Installation Manual

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Connectors
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Connecting DC power
• Connect DC+ (red wire) to DC out + from your DC supply.
• Connect DC- (blue wire) to DC out - from your DC supply.
Connect the yellow wire in the power cable to use the Remote on/off function.
2.3.8 DSC ANT connector for DSC antenna
Use the connector marked DSC ANT on the rear panel to connect the DSC antenna to
the radio with a 50 Ohm coaxial cable with low loss, e.g. RG214. Install a PL259 plug at
the cable end.
Place the antenna as high and clear of obstructions as possible. Make sure that the
horizontal distance to metal parts is minimum 1.5 m (5 ft.).
Connector type : female SO239 for PL259 plug.
For more information about DSC antenna installation see VHF and DSC antenna
installation on page 2-18
2.3.9 ANT connector for VHF antenna
Use the connector marked ANT to connect the VHF antenna to the radio with a 50 Ohm
coaxial cable with low loss, e.g. RG214. Install a PL259 plug at the cable end.
Place the antenna as high and clear of obstructions as possible. Make sure that the
horizontal distance to metal parts is minimum 1.5 m (5 ft.).
Connector type : female SO239 for PL259 plug.
For more information about VHF antenna installation see VHF and DSC antenna
installation on page 2-18.
2.3.10 Ground stud for grounding
The ground stud is located on the rear panel and is used to connect a ground wire for
grounding the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC. To connect the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC to ship
ground, do as follows:
1. Connect a ground cable of > 1 m length and > 4 mm
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cross section to the Ground
stud located between the DSC ANT and ANT connector and fasten it with the wing
nut.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to ship ground. Make the cable as short as
possible.
Important
You must connect the Ground stud to ship ground.