GX1100E
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6 INSTALLATION
6.1
LOCATION
The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:
• keeps the radio and microphone at least 1 m away from your vessel’s
magnetic navigation compass
• provides accessibility to the front panel controls
• allows connection to a power source and an antenna
• has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger
• the antenna must be mounted at least 1 m from radio
Note
: To insure the radio does not affect the compass, or that radios perfor-
mance is not affected by the antenna location, temporarily connect the radio in
the desired location and:
a. Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviation
b. Connect the antenna and key the radio. Check to ensure the radio is
operating correctly by requesting a radio check.
6.2 MOUNTING THE RADIO
6.2.1 Supplied Universal Mounting Bracket
The supplied universal mounting bracket allows overhead or desktop mounting.
Use a 5.2-mm bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 10 mm thick and
can support more than 5 kg and secure the bracket with the supplied screws,
spring washers, flat washers, and nuts.
Desktop Mounting
Overhead Mounting