DAntenna installation

Antenna location

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Antenna connector

The antenna uses a PL-259 connector.

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To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, select a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. A non- radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount.

Trunk-mount

PL-259 CONNECTOR

30 mm

qSlide the coupling ring down. Strip the cable jacket and soft solder.

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Roof-mount antennaantenna (Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.)

Gutter-mount antenna

Coupling ring

10 mm (soft solder)

 

10 mm

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solder solder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wStrip the cable as shown at left. Soft solder the cen- ter conductor.

eSlide the connector body on and solder it.

rScrew the coupling ring

onto the connector body.

(10 mm 38 in)

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NOTE: There are many publications covering proper an-

tennas and their installation. Check with your local dealer for more information and recommendations.

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