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• dry, protected and well ventilated.
• free from high operating temperatures.
• free from excessive vibration.
• accessible for cable routing.
• at least three feet from the antenna.
• in such a position that accidental contact with the heatsink is avoided.
You must avoid mounting it:
• in an engine compartment.
• where there might be flammable vapors, such as in an engine room or
compartment, or in a fuel tank bay.
• where there is water splash or spray from bilges and hatches.
• where it is a risk of physical damage from heavy items, such as hatch covers,
tool boxes, etc.
• where it might be covered by any other equipment.
Handset and cradle
You should mount the primary handset and cradle:
• where they are easily accessed from the location where the ship is normally
navigated. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) law requires that the
primary handset is located in the wheelhouse or a room adjacent to it.
• at least three feet from the antenna.
Active speaker
You should mount the active speaker in a position where it is easy to hear and is
convenient for your use.
Antenna
(not supplied)
You should use a good quality VHF antenna, designed for marine use installed in
accordance with the following:
• ensure that the antenna is connected to the radio before transmitting.
• Raymarine declares a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 1.5
meters (per OET Bulletin 65) for this system, assuming 25 watts output to an
omnidirectional antenna of 3dBi gain or less.
• for watercraft with suitable structures, the antenna base must be at least 3.5
meters above the main deck to meet the MPE for persons up to 2 meters tall.
• for watercraft without such structures, the antenna must be mounted so that
its base is a minimum of 1.5 meters vertically from the heads of all persons.
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