The Mounting Procedure For Flush Mount (Option); Vhf Antenna; The Antenna Requirements; Mounting Considerations - Furuno FM-8500 Installation Manual

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VHF Antenna

The mounting procedure for flush mount (option)

Requires flush mount kit OP05-73 (optional supply). Prepare a cut-
out in the mounting location whose dimensions are as shown in the
Figure 3.
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Figure 3 Mounting dimensions for flush mount

The antenna requirements

Any good quality antenna meeting the requirements shown below
may be used. A high-gain antenna is preferable.
• Frequency range:
• Impedance:
• Polarization:
• Handling power:
• Quality:

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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155 to 164 MHz
50 ohms
Vertical
30 W/ min
Able to withstand marine environment
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