Marine Installation - Realistic HTX-100 Owner's Manual

MARINE INSTALLATION
You can mount your transceiver in your boat, but be sure to
protect it from spray and splash. Your transceiver is not
waterproof and could be a serious hazard if you try to oper-
ate it when it is wet. Also, if salt water gets on or in your
transceiver, the controls and connections will corrode.
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Mounting Your Transceiver
When selecting a place to mount your transceiver in a boat,
keep in mind the following guidelines.
Select a location that:
• Is sturdy enough to support your transceiver.
• Is not exposed to spray or splash.
• Is close to the battery or fuse block.
• Allows you to route the power cord away from the
engine compartment and walkways.
• Is as close to the antenna as possible. See "Connecting
to a Marine Antenna" for further considerations.
• Is shielded from direct sunlight.
• Is several feet away from the compass.