Owner's Manual

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Install
the
Antenna
Always
mount
the
antenna
so
that
it
does
not
interfere
with
safe
operation
of
the
vessel or
RV.
Important:
When
mounting
to
a
surface
using
the
low-profile,
pedestal
,
or
ex
tension
mast
mounting
method
where
the
antenna
cable
will
exit
above
the
mounting
surface
,
orient
the
base
or
pedestal
bottom
so
that
the
antenna
cab
le exits
towards
the
rear
of
the
vessel
or
RV,
away
from
oncoming
wind
from
normal
vessel
or
vehic
le
motion.
Surface Mount
1. Drill a 9/
16
"
mounting
hole.
When
drilling
fi
berglass
surfaces
, use a
small
backup
block
of
scr
ap
wood
underneath
to
control
push-through
splintering.
Use
caution
to
avoid
dri
l
ling
through
or
near
fuel
lines,
fuel
tanks
,
hydrau
l
ic
lines,
plumbing
,
or
electrical
wiri
ng.
Antenna
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Extension
Shaft
6"
Antenna
L
ead
Mounting
Surface
2.
For
mounting
surfaces
greater
than
1/4
"
th
i
ck
(up
to
l"
th
i
ck),
use
the
ex
tension
shaft
(provided)
,
otherwise
continue
with
step
3 .
a.
Route
the
6"
antenna
lead
with
TNC
female
connector
through
the
center
of
the
extension
shaft.
b.
Thread
the
extension
shaft
onto
the
ex
isting
antenna
shaft
and
tighten.
3.
Pass
the
6"
antenna
lead
connector
and
cable,
and
extension
shaft
(if
used)
,
through
the
hole
that
was
drilled.
4 .
Apply
a
small
bead
of
marine
or
RV
sealant
around
the
outer
edge
of
the
antenna
base
to
insure
a
watertight
seal.
5.
Secure
the
antenna
to
the
mounting
surface
with
the
supplied
retaining
nut
and
lock
washer
.
6.
Connect
the
antenna
cab
le
to
the
6"
antenna
lead
.
7.
Route
the
antenna cable
to
the
SXV300
Connect Tuner and
connect
to
the
Antenna
connect
ion.
Surface Mount with Base
1.
If
you
are
going
to
route
the
antenna
cable
through
the
mounting
surface,
dri
ll a 9/
16
"
center
hole
for
the
antenna
cable
.
When
dri
ll
ing
fiberglass
surfaces
,
use
a small
backup
bl
ock
of
scrap
wood
to
control
push-throu
,
;:ih
splintering.
Use
caution
to
avoid
dri
l
ling
through
or
near
fuel
lines,
fuel
tanks
,
hydraulic
lines,
plumbing,
or
electrical
wiring.
2.
Attach
the
antenna
onto
the
base
by
using
the
lock
washer
and
ret
aining
nut.
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Antenna
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le
3.
Orient
the
antenna
as
desired.
Place
on
the
mounting
surface
and
take
off
the
antenna
and
base
leaving
the
base
gasket
in
the
same
position.
Use
the
base
gasket
as a
template
to
mark
the
locations
for
screws.