Installation manual

Chapter 3: Installation

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Installation

Protection against water ingress

VHF antenna

Use the connector marked ANT to connect the VHF antenna to the radio with a

50 Ohm coaxial cable with low loss, e.g. RG214. Install a PL259 plug at the

cable end.

Place the antenna as high and clear of obstructions as possible. Make sure

that the horizontal distance to metal parts is minimum 1.5 m (5 ft).

Connector type: female SO239 for PL259 plug.

Important

You must protect the cable connection with rubber vulcanizing

tape as shown in the pictures below. This protection prevents

water seeping into the VHF radio, cable and connectors.