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GX1700
6.3.2 Optional MMB-97 Flush Mount Bracket
A GPS receiver and antenna is located in the front panel of the
GX1700
. In
many cases the radio may be flush mounted, however before cutting holes
to flush mount the radio it is recommended to temporarily connect the radio
to power and turn on in the location where it will be flush mounted to confirm
it is able to receive a GPS location on it’s display. If the radio is not able
to receive a location, a GPS Chart plotter with NMEA 0183 output or the
optional Standard Horizon external GPS antenna may be needed to receive
GPS satellite signals.
To use the optional Standard Horizon external GPS antenna (Q7000619A),
the
GX1700
internal GPS Unit Power must be turned OFF (refer to section
“
14.1 UNIT POWER
”) and the GPS Selection changed to External GPS (refer
to section “
14.9 GPS SELECTION
”).
1. Use the supplied template to mark the location where the rectangular hole
is to be cut. Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough
to accommodate the transceiver (at least 3.54 inches (90 mm) deep).
There should be at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) between the transceiver’s
heatsink and any wiring, cables or structures.
2. Cut out the rectangular hole 2.82” H x 5.39” W (72 x 137 mm) and insert
the transceiver.
3. Fasten the brackets to the rear panel
of the transceiver (see illustration at
the right).
4. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the
tension so that the transceiver is tight
against the mounting surface.
6.42”
(
163 mm
)
Adjusting Screw
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