Installation
This chapter describes basic installation options for the V10 Transceiver.
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General installation notes
Installation should be performed by a qualified aircraft electronics technician.
All wiring external to the V6 Transceiver to conform to relevant aircraft
standards. Flame proof or flame retardant insulation to be used on all wiring.
Installations must conform to local regulations.
All soldering to use acceptable electronic fluxed solder wire. Solder joints are
required to be of high quality to acceptable standards.
It is recommended that shielded cables are used for all audio signal
connections and digital communications links. Using unshielded cables may
result in interference or audio feedback.
Choose suitable power cable of sufficient diameter to carry the maximum
expected current to the V6 Transceiver (1.5A maximum).
It is mandatory to install a 2.5A-5A slow blow fuse or equivalent circuit
breaker in line to the supply of the V6 Transceiver.
Never share power to a Radio Frequency device with sensitive equipment
such as GPS receivers and EFIS systems. Route separate grounds and
power supply wiring to the V6 Transceiver.
Use good quality coaxial cable - RG400 or equivalent. Choose a low loss
cable if the antenna mount far from the Radio.
Ensure that BNC connectors on the antenna cable are fitted correctly. In
particular, ensure that there are no short circuits either inside the BNC
connector or at the antenna end of the cable. An incorrectly fitted connector
may result in poor performance and and may also damage the transmitter.
Never route the antenna cable in a bundle with other wires. Never bend the
antenna cable sharply as this degrades its function as a transmission line.
After installation verify proper operation of the V6 transmitter using a suitable
RF power meter with SWR readout. Ensure that the antenna is well matched
and is able to radiate the available RF power generated by the V6. Reflected
power due to poor antenna match may enter the aircraft ground system and
cause interference with other systems.
Before using the transmitter of the V6 Transceiver, ensure that microphones
are working and levels have been set correctly (in the First Level Menu).
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