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ACCESSORIES AND CONNECTION
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D Antenna installation
• Antenna location
To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, se-
lect a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location.
A non-radial antenna should be used when using a mag-
netic mount.
• Antenna connector
The antenna uses a PL-259 connector.
• PL-259 CONNECTOR
NOTE: There are many publications convering proper an-
tennas and their installation. Check with your local dealer
for more information and recommendations.
Roof-mount antenna
(Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.)
Gutter-mount antenna
Trunk-mount
antenna
30 mm
10 mm (soft solder)
10 mm
1–2 mm
solder solder
Soft
solder
Coupling ring
Slide the coupling ring
down. Strip the cable jacket
and soft solder.
Strip the cable as shown at
left. Soft solder the center
connector.
Slide the connector body
on and solder it.
Screw the coupling ring
onto the connector body.
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