Installing the Hardware
Installing the Hardware
Mounting the radio
The.VHF650.can.sit.at.any.angle.in.the.mounting.bracket.so.it.can.easily.
accommodate.the.best.location..First,.determine.the.best.place.to.mount.the.
radio. For optimum performance, find a location that can:
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Properly support the weight of the radio, approximately 2 pounds or
0.9.kilograms..You.may.need.to.use.some.type.of.anchor.with.the.
mounting.screws.to.hold.the.radio,.depending.on.the.surface.
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Keep.the.battery.leads.as.short.as.possible..
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Keep.the.antenna.lead-in.wire.as.short.as.possible..
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Allow free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio.
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Avoid.interference.with.the.ship's.compass.
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Install.the.radio.into.the.mounting.bracket,.and.connect.the.power
cable.and.accessory cable.
Step 1:
Slide the radio
into the mounting
bracket.
Step 2:
Tighten the mounting knobs
to secure the radio in place.
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