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Install the radio into the mounting bracket.
Position the
radio into the
desired location.
Mark the edges
of the bracket
on the mounting
surface.
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.
Drill the holes for the mounting bracket; be sure to follow any special requirements of
the mounting surface.
Remove the bracket from the radio,
and use the mounting hardware to
secure the bracket to the mounting
surface.
Install the radio back into the
mounting bracket.
Connecting the radio
To operate correctly, your radio
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 (10.5 VDC to 16.0 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
extensions up to 20 feet, 12 AWG wire for
extensions from 20 to 35 feet, or 10 AWG
wire for extensions from 35 to 60 feet.
Male PL-259 connector
50 Ω impedance
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.
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Step 1:
Slide the radio
into the mounting
bracket.
Step 2:
Tighten the mounting knobs
to secure the radio in place.
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2
Step 1:
Slide the radio
into the mounting
bracket.
Step 2:
Tighten the mounting knobs
to secure the radio in place.
Hex bolt
Washer
Spring washer
Hex nut
Mounting
bracket
Mounting
surface
Hex bolt
Washer
Spring washer
Hex nut
Mounting
bracket
Mounting
surface