Installation Options; Location Requirements - Simrad RS10U Manual

This Simrad radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and rescue.
To be effective as a safety device, this radio must be used only within the geographic range of a shore-
based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The geographic range may vary but
under normal conditions is approximately 20 nautical miles.

7-2 Installation Options

There are two ways to install the radio. You can choose:
• A deck or overhead mounted gimbal installation
a suitable site and the radio is placed into it. The radio can be removed for storage and the
viewing angle can be adjusted.
• A recessed installation. The radio is recessed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead. The radio fixture is
permanent and the viewing angle cannot be adjusted.

7-3 Location Requirements

before
Please check these
Whichever installation method you choose, ensure that the chosen location:
• Is at least 3' (1 m) from the antenna
• Allows easy connection to (at least) a 10 Amp fused 13.6 V DC electrical source and the antenna
• Is at least 1.5' (45 cms) from the compass to avoid creating magnetic deviation of the compass
during radio operation
• Has a suitable space close by for installing the microphone bulkhead mount
• Provides easy access to the controls on the front panel
• Provides reasonable access to the wiring at the back of the radio
• Provides enough room to fix the DSC warning label
The VHF has a large LCD screen with an optimum viewing angle of approx. +/-20 deg. Ensure the chosen
location provides a suitable view of the display. Ideally, the user should be directly in front of the display
or no more than +/-20 deg from the front of the display.
Note:
If unsure, temporarily power up the radio and check for a suitable location.
doing any cutting or drilling.
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