Vhf antenna, 4 mounting procedure for flush mount (option), The antenna requirements – Furuno FM-8800S User Manual

Page 12: Mounting considerations, Mounting procedure

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1. MOUNTING

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Mounting procedure for flush mount (option)

Requires optional flush mount kit OP05-102 (Code No. 000-054-120). Prepare a cutout in

the mounting location whose dimensions are as shown in the figure below.
Flush mount kit OP05-102

Name Type

Code

No.

Qty

1 Mounting

plate

05-093-1211 100-323-160

1

2 Self-tapping

screw

5x20

000-802-081

4

3 Hex

screw

M8x16

000-882-075

2

Pilot holes (4 pcs.)

122 0.5

±

30 1

±

277 0.5

±

280 1

±

260 1

±

105 1

±

251

244

#150

20

14 27

Mounting dimensions for flush mount

VHF Antenna

The antenna requirements

Any good quality antenna meeting the requirements shown below may be used. A high-gain

antenna is preferable.

Frequency range:

155 to 164 MHz

Impedance:

50

ohms

Polarization:

Vertical

Handling power:

30 W/ min

Quality:

Able to withstand marine environment

Mounting considerations

The antenna should be well separated from nearby antennas, masts, and other interfering

objects.

The higher the antenna is mounted above the horizon, the further the communications

range.

Mounting procedure

The basic mounting procedure for antennas supplied by FURUNO is as follows, however

consult appropriate outline drawing for details.

1. Fasten the antenna bracket to the stanchion.

2. Set the antenna to the antenna bracket and tighten bolts.

3. Screw the coaxial cable plug into the antenna.

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