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6 INSTALLATION
6.1 LOCATION
The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:
•keeps the radio and microphone at least 1 m away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass
•provides accessibility to the front panel controls
•allows connection to a power source and an antenna
•has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger
•the antenna must be mounted at least 1 m from radio
Note: To insure the radio does not affect the compass or radios performance is not affected by the antenna location, temporarily connect the radio in the de- sired location and:
a. Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviation
b. Connect the antenna and key the radio. Check to ensure the radio is operating correctly by requesting a radio check.
6.2 MOUNTING THE RADIO
6.2.1 Supplied Universal Mounting Bracket
The supplied universal mounting bracket allows overhead or desktop mounting.
Use a
Desktop Mounting | Overhead Mounting | |
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