Installing the Hardware
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Connecting the radio
To operate correctly, your VHF650 requires two electrical connections:
•
providing it with power from the boat’s electrical system
•
connecting a VHF-FM marine antenna to the antenna connector
Power supply requirements
VHF antenna requirements
Nominal 13.8 VDC power supply with
a negative ground (11.7 VDC to 14.3
VDC).
Power leads should be kept as short
as possible. A direct connection to the
power supply is ideal.
Minimum of #14 AWG copper wire for
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Male PL-259 connector
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Minimum 4 foot, 3 dB rated antenna for
sailboats or 8 foot, 6dB rated antenna
for powerboats
Minimum RG-58 lead-in wire for antenna
leads up to 20 feet, RG-8X for antenna
leads from 20 to 35 feet, or RG-8U for
antenna leads from 35 to 60 feet.
13.8V DC
Power
cable
Power
connector
Black wire
(-)
Red wire
(+)
Summary of Contents for VHF650
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