Installation
Caution: The SOLARA DSC will only operate with a nominal 13.8 volt negative ground battery system.
It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your radio on your vessel. Electrical, mechanical, and environmental considerations must all be taken into account. You should select the optimum relationship among these considerations.
Keep in mind the flexibility designed into the SOLARA DSC so that you can most conveniently use it. Features which should be considered are:
1.The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top or bottom of a shelf, on a bulkhead, or for overhead mounting.
2.The REMOTE speaker wires can be used with an auxiliary speaker.
3.Front fire internal speaker allows convenient
Choosing a Location
Some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your
SOLARA DSC.
1.Select a location that is free from spray and splash.
2.Keep the battery leads as short as possible. Direct connection to the battery is most desirable. If direct connection can not be made with the supplied power lead, any extension should be made with #10 AWG wire. Long extensions should use larger gauge wire.
3.Keep the antenna lead as short as possible. Long antenna leads can cause substantial loss of performance for both receiving and transmitting.
4.Locate your antenna as high as possible and clear from metal objects. The reliable range of coverage is a direct function of the antenna height.
5.Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio.
6.Select a location well away from the ship’s compass. Auxiliary speakers also should be located away from the compass.
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