Installing the Extension Cable in the Mounting Surface
Before drilling a hole to mount the extension cable, you must make sure that the extension cable is long enough
to connect to the microphone relocation port or a STATION port on the VHF radio from the selected mounting
location (
Mounting Considerations, page 2
).
1 Using the mounting plate as a template, trace the cable hole in the center of the mounting plate and mark
the screw locations.
2 Set the mounting plate aside.
Do not drill through the mounting plate.
3 Using a 22 mm (
7
/
8
in.) drill bit or hole saw, drill the center cable hole in the mounting surface.
4 Using a 3 mm (
1
/
8
in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.
5 Apply marine sealant between the mounting plate and the mounting surface to help seal the holes (optional).
6 Using the included screws, attach the mounting plate to the mounting surface.
7 Connect one end of the extension cable to the microphone relocation port or a STATION port on the VHF
radio, and route the other end of the extension cable to the mounting location.
8 Feed the extension cable connector through the back of the mounting surface.
9 Apply marine sealant around the extension cable connector in the mounting plate to help seal the hole
(optional).
10 Secure the extension cable connector to the mounting plate using the weather cap and the nut .
11 Connect the handset to the extension cable.
Installing the Handset Cradle
You should install the handset connector in the mounting surface before installing the handset cradle (
the Extension Cable in the Mounting Surface, page 3
).
1 Select a mounting location for the handset cradle near the handset connector.
TIP: To help determine the best location, you can place the handset in the cradle, connect the handset to the
connector, and hold it against the mounting surface.
2 Using the cradle as a template, mark the screw locations.
3 Set the cradle aside.
Do not drill through the cradle.
4 Using a 3 mm (
1
/
8
in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.
5 Using the included M3.5 screws, secure the cradle to the mounting surface.
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