Operation Manual

56 RS25 Operation and Installation Manual

Section 7 - Install the RS25

7-1 Installation Options

There are two ways to install the radio. You can choose:

• a deck or overhead mounted gimbal installation. The reversible mounting gimbal is xed to a

suitable site and the radio is placed into it. The radio can be removed for storage and the viewing

angle can be adjusted.

• a recessed installation. The radio is recessed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead. The radio xture is

permanent and the viewing angle cannot be adjusted.

7-2 Location Requirements

Please check these BEFORE doing any cutting or drilling.

Whichever installation method you choose, ensure that the chosen location:

• isatleast3'(1m)fromtheantenna

• allowseasyconnection to(at least)a10 Ampfused13.6V DCelectricalsource andthe an-

tenna

• isatleast1.5'(45cms)fromthecompasstoavoidcreatingmagneticdeviationofthecompass

during radio operation

• hasasuitablespaceclosebyforinstallingthemicrophonebulkheadmount

• provideseasyaccesstothecontrolsonthefrontpanel

• providesreasonableaccesstothewiringatthebackoftheradio

• providesenoughroomtoxtheDSCwarninglabel(RS25USonly).

The RS25 has a large FSTN LCD

screen with an optimum viewing

angle of approx. +/-20 deg. Ensure

the chosen location provides a

suitable view of the display. Ideally,

the user should be directly in front

of the display or no more than +/-20

deg from the front of the display.

Note: If unsure, temporarily power

up the radio and check for a suitable

location.

20˚

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