Mounting Considerations - Furuno FM-8800D Installation Manual

1. MOUNTING
Mounting procedure for flush mount (option)
Requires optional flush mount kit OP05-102 (Code No. 000-054-120). Prepare a cutout in
the mounting location whose dimensions are as shown in the figure below.
Flush mount kit OP05-102
Name
1 Mounting plate
2 Self-tapping screw
3 Hex screw
20 251
14 27
VHF Antenna
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.
1-4
Type
05-093-1211
5x20
M8x16
#150
244
Mounting dimensions for flush mount
155 to 164 MHz
50 ohms
Vertical
30 W/ min
Able to withstand marine environment
Code No. Qty
100-323-160 1
000-802-081 4
000-882-075 2
±
260 1
280 1 ±
277 0.5 ±
Pilot holes (4 pcs.)