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Follow the steps below to wire the antenna.
a.
At the location you chose in “Plan the
Installation” on page 4, use a 3/4"
(19 mm) hole saw to cut out a cable access
hole in the vehicle’s roof (see Figure 11).
b.
Smooth the edges of the hole to protect the
cables.
c.
If you plan to connect more than one receiver,
label both RF cables for later reference.
d.
Route the power/data cable and the RF
cable(s) down through the cable access hole
in the roof. Be sure to maintain a service loop
on the roof (approximately 8" (20 cm)).
NOTE:
Ensure the rubber sealing boot on the RF
cable is located on the end of the cable closest to the
antenna’s baseplate connectors.
e.
Connect an RF cable to the antenna’s “RF1”
connector. Hand-tighten first, then tighten
with a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn.
NOTE:
Leave the protective cap installed on the
RF2 connector unless you are connecting a second
RF cable.
f.
If you plan to connect more than one receiver,
connect a second RF cable to the “RF2”
connector.
TIP:
If you need to connect three or more
receivers, install an Eagle Aspen multiswitch
(KVH Part #72-0310); refer to Appendix A
on page 21 for more information.
g.
Connect the power/data cable to the
antenna’s center connector and lock in place
h.
Slide the rubber sealing boot up the RF cable
until it covers the connector. This boot will
help protect the connector from the elements.
Wire the Antenna
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Figure 11 Drilling the Cable Access Hole
Figure 12 Wiring the Antenna
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