Ground the equipment to
prevent electrical shock and
mutual interference.
Equipment Standard Steering
compass compass
Transceiver 1.1 m 0.8 m
Ant. Coupler 0.6 m 0.5 m
MIC, Handset 0.6 m 0.4 m
DANGER
Never touch the SSB antenna, antenna
coupler or lead-in insulator when the
SSB radiotelephone is transmitting.
High voltage which will cause death or
serious injury is present at the locations
mentioned above when the SSB radiotelephone is transmitting.
Antenna
Indoor
Antenna Wire
(High Voltage)
Antenna
Coupler
Wire
Lead-in
Insulator
(High
Voltage)
WARNING
Do not open the cover
unless totally familiar with
electrical circuits and
service manual.
High voltage exists inside the
equipment, and a residual
charge remains in capacitors
several minutes after the
power is turned off. Improper
handling can result in electrical shock.
Turn off the power at the switchboard
before beginning the installation.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the
power is left on.
The transceiver unit can be mounted on the overhead, a bulkhead, on a tabletop, or in a console
(flush mounting).
When selecting a mounting location keep the following points in mind:
•Make sure the location is strong enough to support the unit under the conditions of continued
vibration and shock normally encountered on the boat. Where necessary , reinforce the mounting location by lining block or doubling plate.
•Locate the unit where it is easily accessible and does not interfere with personnel or operation of other equipment; for example, ship’s wheel.
•Leave enough space around the sides and rear of the unit so a service technician can access
the connectors for maintenance.
•Observe the compass safe distance listed in the Safety Instructions to prevent deviation of a
magnetic compass.
•If the equipment is to be installed without the hanger, leave sufficient space underneath the
the equipment to allow for circulation of cooling air.
Mounting on overhead, bulkhead or tabletop
1. Using the hanger as a template, mark hole locations.
2. Fix the hanger with four sets of self-tapping screws and washers (supplied). (If extra support
is required, drill six pilot holes and use bolts, nuts and flat and slotted washers instead of the
tapping screws.)
3. Screw washers and knobs into the unit. Set the unit to the hanger and tighten the knobs.
For added support,
use nuts, bolts and
washers instead of
tapping screws.
100
Flat
washer
112
115
306
265
Tapping
screw
M5 bolt
Slotted washer
Flat washer
Flat washer
M5 nut
Knob
Washer
100
303
190
90
126
150
155
150
Figure 1-1 How to install the transceiver unit in the hanger
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Console mounting
Mounting considerations
In addition to the general mounting considerations mentioned on the previous page, keep the
following points in mind when selecting a mounting location:
•Select a place where the LCD can be easily viewed, keeping in mind the LCD viewing angle
is as shown in Figure 1-2.
•Leave sufficient space around the unit to permit dispersal of heat after a long transmission.
How to mount the transceiver unit in a console
This method does not require any additional kit. However, the dimensions of the cutout must be
accurate since the hanger also is installed. Prepare a cutout in the mounting location whose
dimensions are as shown in Figure 1-2.
LCD Viewing
Angle
Figure 1-2 Mounting dimensions for console mounting
10°
40°
112
37.5
99
103
90
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1.2 Mounting of Antenna Coupler
The antenna coupler is installed between the antenna and the transceiver, and tunes the antenna
to the transmitter .
Mounting considerations
The splashproof construction of the antenna coupler permits installation indoors or outdoors.
When selecting a location, keep in mind the following points:
•All wires from the coupler to the antenna radiate radio energy. Keep wires as short as possible and routed away from any grounded conductors such as lifelines, mast shrouds, or
fittings.
•For optimum radio energy, locate the coupler close to the antenna base and as near to the
ground as possible.
•For outdoor installation, be sure to select a place where the coupler will not take a con-
tinual soaking. If necessary , cover the top and sides with a wooden housing or by sealing any
opening in the top or sides with silicone sealant.
•For indoor installation, locate the coupler away from GPS and SATNAV receivers and
radio equipment to avoid mutual interference. The lead-in wire should be as near to the
coupler as possible.
•Select a place where the coupler can be easily maintained, but where it will not interfere with
crew or passengers.
•Leave sufficient space around the sides of the coupler for maintenance and checking.
•Observe the compass safe distance listed in the Safety Instructions to prevent deviation of a
magnetic compass.
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Mounting the antenna coupler
Mounting methods
The antenna coupler can be fixed to the floor, bulkhead, or on the overhead. For mounting on
the bulkhead, floor or overhead, fix the coupler with either tapping screws or M6 nuts, bolts and
washers.
INDOOR USE ONLY
Figure 1-3 Typical antenna coupler installations
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How to mount the antenna coupler
For thin bulkhead, use nuts, bolts and
and washers instead of tapping screws.
Lead-in
insulator
ANTENNA SELECTOR
Wire clip
Stand-off
insulator
From antenna selector
INDOOR INSTALLATION
Figure 1-4 How to mount the antenna coupler
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1.3 Ground System
A good antenna can work well only when it is connected to an efficient rf ground. Without a
good ground system, the full potential of this radio cannot be realized.
CAUTION
Ground the equipment to
prevent electrical shock
and mutual interference.
Ground for metallic hull
Run a copper strap (option or local supply) between the earth terminal on the antenna coupler
and the ship’s superstructure. The length of the copper strap should be as short as possible. (If
the coupler is mounted on a metallic mast you can ground the copper strap to the mast; weld a
stainless steel bolt to the mast and connect the copper strap there.)
Copper strap
Solder
For outdoor installation,
paint to prevent rust.
Braze
Ground plate
(piece of steel plate)
Weld to ship's superstructure.
Figure 1-5 Ground for a metallic hull
Ground for non-metallic hull
Run a copper strap (option or local supply) between the ground terminal of the antenna coupler
and the radio ground system. The length of the copper strap should be as short as possible.
Grounding the transceiver unit
Run the ground wire (supplied) between the transceiver unit and ship’s ground, to prevent
interference and protect the equipment against lightning.
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1.4 Mounting of Antenna
About antennas
The antenna plays the most important role in radio communication. If it cannot receive or
transmit effectively because of improper installation, even the most sophisticated transceiver
will be rendered useless.
There are various types of SSB antennas. The most commonly used are a long wire and a whip.
Whatever antenna is to be used, the antenna coupler can tune a long wire or whip whose total
length is 6 to 15 meters. Although a longer antenna is preferable when the radio is operated only
on low frequencies, use this size of antenna to ensure stable automatic tuning on all bands.
A long wire antenna is inexpensive and in general provides better performance than a whip
antenna, provided the vertical part is long enough.
A whip antenna is easier than a long wire antenna to install and provides good overall coverage
of most SSB frequencies. In fact, if you don’t plan to venture more than 500 miles from shore
and the ground system is excellent, a simple 7 m (23 feet) whip antenna will probably suffice.
A whip is installed as high as possible (though height is not so critical as with VHF since SSB
is frequency dependent, not range dependent), away from any nearby objects.
Mounting considerations
When selecting a mounting location, keep the following points in mind:
•The length of the vertical portion should be longer than 4 meters, and the slant angle of that
part should be within 10 degrees of vertical.
•Separate the antenna as far away as possible from stays, metallic objects, direction finder
antenna, Inmarsat antenna.
•Locate the insulator away from funnels and masts.
•If the antenna coupler is installed outdoors, use a lead-in insulator to make the connection. If
necessary, use a high quality antenna switch and stand-off insulator.
•If the antenna is connected directly to the coupler , use a strain insulator to prevent insulator
fatigue.
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Typical antenna installations
Long wire antenna Whip antenna
Ship station
On ship stations, the long wire antenna is spanned
between supporting structures. The length of the
horizontal wire should be between 6 and 15
meters. And the length of the vertical wire should
be no less than 5 meters, the longer the better
transmission.
Sailboat
On sailboats, the long wire antenna is mounted on
the backstay using special high-voltage insulators.
Make sure the selected location is sufficiently apart
from any metal riggings which might cause
detuning. If a wire topping lift is used with an insulated backstay, special care must be taken to
ensure the topping lift does not get caught in the
backstay since the antenna may be shorted to
ground—damaging the transmitter.
Power boats
On power boats, selection of a mounting location
for a whip antenna is much easier, since there is
no mast or deck fixture to worry about. A whip
antenna can be installed almost anywhere,
again the higher the better. If your boat has a
flybridge, install it there. If not, install it atop the
cabin. Make sure the mounting location is
sufficiently apart from any nearby objects
which might affect communication.
Fishing boat/Sailboat
For whip antenna installation on a fishing boat or
sailboat, the mounting location must be chosen
carefully so as not to interfere with vessel
operation. In case of a sailboat, locate the
antenna away from the spinnaker, jib and of
course the boom. Stay especially clear of the
backstay. The taffrail is a good location in the
event of dismasting, since the antenna won’t
be carried away. The best location, however, is
atop the mast, the higher the better for effective
communication. It is always a good idea to keep
spare wire or an emergency antenna onboard in
case of an emergency.
Figure 1-6 Typical antenna installations
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