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Follow the steps below to wire the antenna.
a.
At the location you chose in
, use a 3/4"
(19 mm) hole saw to cut out a cable access
hole in the vessel’s deck (see Figure 14).
b.
Smooth the edges of the hole to protect the
cables.
c. Circular only:
If you plan to connect multiple receivers,
label both ends of two RF cables for later
reference. Label one cable “RF1” and the
other “RF2.”
d.
Route the power/data cable and the RF
cable(s) down through the cable access hole
in the deck. Be sure to maintain a service loop
on the deck (approximately 8" (20 cm)).
NOTE:
Ensure the rubber sealing boot on the RF
cable is located on the end of the cable closest to the
antenna’s baseplate connectors.
e.
Connect an RF cable to the antenna’s “RF1”
connector. Hand-tighten first, then tighten
with a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn.
NOTE:
Leave the protective cap installed on the RF2
connector unless you are connecting a second RF
cable.
f. Circular only:
If you plan to connect multiple receivers,
connect a second RF cable to the “RF2”
connector.
g.
Connect the power/data cable to the
antenna’s center connector and lock in place
h.
Slide the rubber sealing boot up the RF cable
until it covers the connector. This boot will
help protect the connector from the elements.
Figure 14: Drilling the Cable Access Hole
Figure 15: Wiring the Antenna
RF2
(option
a
l)
RF1
Power/D
a
t
a
C
a
ble
Antenn
a
B
as
epl
a
te
Wire the Antenna
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