INSTALLING THE HARDWARE
Mounting the Radio
Your radio can sit at any angle in the mounting bracket so it can easily accommodate
the best location. First, determine the best place to mount the radio. For optimum
performance, find a location that can:
• Properly support the weight of the radio, approximately 2.2 pounds or 1.1 kilograms.
You may need to use some type of anchor with the mounting screws to hold the radio,
depending on the surface.
• Keep the battery leads as short as possible.
• Keep the antenna lead-in wire as short as possible.
• Allow free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio.
• Avoid interference with the ship’s compass.
1. Install the radio into the mounting bracket.
2. Position the radio into the desired location. Mark the edges of the bracket on the
mounting surface.
3. Remove the mounting bracket drill template from the back of the manual, and use
the template to mark the drill holes on the mounting surface.
4. Drill the holes for the mounting bracket; be sure to follow any special requirements
of the mounting surface.
VHF585 RADIO
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