RS86/RS87 VHF
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7.2.4 Loudhailers/Foghorns
Note Only available on units fitted with the EHX80 expansion board.
Two separate loudhailers/foghorns can be fitted to the RS86/
RS87 (normally one is mounted on the fore of the boat, the other
aft). Connect the loudhailers to the “AFT/FWD HAILERS” ter-
minals on the transceiver unit as appropriate (Fig 7.9).
Terminal
Number
1
2
3
4
Wire
Reference
Aft +
Aft -
Fore +
Fore -
Fig 7.9 - Loudhailer terminal connections
Warning Do not connect any of these terminals to a com-
mon ground, otherwise the RS86/RS87 will be
permanently damaged.
7.2.5 Remote foghorn button
Note Only available on units fitted with the EHX80 expansion board.
A remote button (part no. EHK80; see section 8.6) can be used
to activate the foghorn. Connect the remote button to the termi-
nals marked “HORN KEY” as shown (Fig 7.10).
Terminal
Number
1
2
Wire
Color
Red
Blue
Fig 7.10 - Remote foghorn button terminal connections
Note
Pressing this button will enable the foghorn to be sounded at
any time, regardless of what mode the RS86/RS87 is in, except
during transmissions.