Owner manual

Y1-03-0180 Rev. D
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3.4.2 Mounting guidelines
Minimum height above deck: 10 feet (3 m)
Allowable obstructions: Obstructions are allowable only below the antenna.
There should be no conductive (metallic) objects in the entire
hemisphere above the antenna.
Coaxial cable length: Maximum: 100 feet (30.5 m)
* Contact the factory if longer runs or different coaxial cable is
required.
Coaxial cable type: RG-8/U marine grade
3.4.3 3.4.3 Antenna assembly
The antenna is shipped with the four elements removed from the housing. Before using the antenna,
these elements must be assembled to the antenna housing.
For each element, assemble as follows:
1. Slide the grooved end of the element into a hole in the side of the housing until it stops
2. Install and tighten appropriate set screw through hole in the bottom housing using included wrench
3. Pull lightly on the element to ensure it is tightly secured
ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 3
3.4.4 Antenna installation
Select mounting location using guidelines and general information above. The top of a mast is an ideal
location for the cross dipole. Mounting to an existing spar or to a bracket attached to a mast is also
acceptable. See Figure 12 for examples. The antenna must be mounted with the connector pointing down
and the elements horizontal. If mounting on a spar or bracket, the antenna elements must be oriented
approximately 45° to the horizontal support when looking from the top or bottom, as shown in Figure 12.
Use one of the following methods to mount the antenna per the guidelines and general information above
with all four elements in the horizontal plane:
The included mount can be used to attach to any small, flat, horizontal surface; i.e. the top of a mast or
a spar. In this case drill holes in the pattern of the mount and attach with marine grade screws as
needed (not supplied).
The included mount can be used to attach the antenna to a round spar using U-bolts.
The antenna can be mounted to any bracket or mast with the standard 1” x 14 thread.
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