Connector/Cable
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Antenna connector
External VHF antenna with a male PL259
(SO238) connector and 50 Ω impedance.
Minimum 4 ft, 3dB rated antenna for
sailboats, 8 ft, 6 dB rated for power boats.
Connecting the radio (see
page 39).
Power cable pigtail
Nominal 13.8 VDC power supply with
negative ground (10.5 VDC to 16.0 VDC)
(Red wire +, black wire -).
Connecting the radio (see
page 39).
Accessory cable
pigtail
GPS receiver, GPS chartplotter.
Connecting accessories
(see page 40)
Parts of the Microphone
VHF585 RADIO
1-800-BOATING
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