User Manual
GX1600/GX1700
Page 14
6.3.2 Optional MMB-97 Flush Mount Bracket
1. Use the supplied template to mark the location where the rectangular hole
is to be cut. Conrm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough
to accommodate the transceiver (at least 3.54 inches (90 mm) deep).
There should be at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) between the transceiver’s
heatsink and any wiring, cables or structures.
2. Cut out the rectangular hole 2.82” H x 5.39” W (72 x 137 mm) and insert
the transceiver.
3. Fasten the brackets to the rear panel of the transceiver (see illustration
at the right).
4. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is
tight against the mounting surface.
6.42”
(
163 mm
)
Adjusting Screw
NOTE (GX1700)
A GPS receiver and antenna of the GX1700 is located in the front
panel. In many cases the radio may be flush mounted, however
before cutting holes to ush mount the radio it is recommended to
temporarily connect the radio to power and turn on in the location
where it will be ush mounted to conrm it is able to receive a GPS
location on it’s display. If the radio is not able to receive a location, a
GPS Chart plotter with NMEA 0183 output or the optional Standard
Horizon external GPS antenna may be needed to receive GPS
satellite signals.
To use the optional Standard Horizon external GPS antenna
(Q7000619A), the GX1700 internal GPS Unit Power must be turned
OFF (refer to section “14.1 UNIT POWER (GX1700)”) and the GPS
Selection changed to External GPS (refer to section “14.9 GPS
SELECTION (GX1700)”).