NorthStar Navigation 961XD Wiring the AN150 antenna, Mounting the AN150 antenna

SECTION TWO - Installation

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Figure 6: GPS-only antenna (AN150)

Wiring the AN150 antenna

Supplied with the antenna is a 50-foot length of RG-59 coaxial cable for use with either the GPS-only AN150 “active” antenna (as well as the GPS/ DGPS AN205-P “combo” antenna).

CAUTION!

The GPS-only antenna must be used with a minimum of 20 feet of cable, and no more than 100 feet. Any unused length must be coiled up; do not cut it to less than 20 feet!

Mounting the AN150 antenna

Tools needed:

•flat-bladed screwdriver

•knife blade

•Amphenol crimp tools

One TNC connector is pre-attached to the antenna-end of the RG-59 coaxial cable. Connection to the antenna itself involves the following steps:

1.Remove the antenna base by loosening the four captive screws in the base.

2.Screw the base onto the top of the antenna mount (standard 1"-14 marine thread).

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