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Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable to
the antenna.
a.
At the location you chose in Step 2 on
,
use a 5/8" hole saw to cut out a cable access
hole in the vehicle’s roof. Smooth the edges of
the hole to protect the cable.
b.
Connect the RG6 antenna cable (the end with
the rubber sealing boot) to the antenna.
Hand-tighten, then tighten with a 7/16"
wrench for 1/4 turn (see Figure 10).
c.
Slide the rubber sealing boot up the cable
until it covers the connector. This boot will
help protect the connector from the elements.
d.
Route the other end of the antenna cable
down through the roof access hole and into
the vehicle. Later, you will connect this end of
the cable to the interface box.
e.
Leave an adequate service loop -
approximately 8" of slack - in the antenna
cable for easy serviceability.
f.
Seal the cable access hole with a liberal
amount of silicone sealant (or equivalent) to
protect against leakage.
g.
Install the clamshell ventilator over the cable
access hole. The clamshell’s opening should
face the rear of the vehicle. Secure in place
with appropriate fasteners (see Figure 11).
Figure 10: Connecting the Antenna Cable
Do not kink the cable. Maintain a bend radius
of at least 3 inches.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 11: Mounting the Clamshell Ventilator
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Figure 12: Antenna Installed
Wire the Antenna
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