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Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure
you have everything you need to complete the
installation.
a.
Unpack the box and ensure it contains
everything shown in Figure 1 and on the
Kitpack Contents List
. Save the packaging for
future use.
b.
Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to
ensure nothing was damaged in shipment.
c.
Gather all of the following tools and
materials that you will need:
• Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
• Electric drill and 5/16" (8 mm) bit
• 3.5" (89 mm) hole saw
• 1/2" socket and 7/16" socket
• 7/16" open-end torque wrench set to
20 in.-lbs
• Light hammer and center punch
• Adhesive tape
• Silicone sealant, self-vulcanizing tape, or
equivalent
• Eye protection
• Shop towels
• Voltmeter
• Utility knife
• Flush cutters
• Wire stripper/terminal crimper
• File
• Two 75
RF coax cables, “F” connectors,
and associated termination tools (see
R
a
dome
Antenna
(KVH part no. 02-1860-01)
B
a
sepl
a
te
Integrated CommBox Modem (ICM)
(KVH part no. 02-2204-01)
Figure 1: TracPhone V3-HTS System Components
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and
never by the radome or any portion of the
internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).
IMPORTANT!
• NMEA 0183 talker and interface cable (see
• Isolation transformer, if required (see page 18)
• RS422-to-USB adapter
• Laptop PC with the latest TracPhone V3-HTS
ICM/antenna software (.kvh) downloaded from
the KVH Partner Portal (
) and PuTTY, HyperTerminal, or other
terminal emulator installed
Inspect Parts and Get Tools
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