Icom IC-M802 Installing

11January2015
Keys to Success to Installing the M802
For the typical cruiser the keys to success when installing an Icom M802 are simple. Utilize all
the information found in "Icom IC M802 Starting from Scratch" plus:
1. Install the AT140 Tuner as close to the Antenna as possible for a vertical run to the
antenna.
a. Unless you are a technical person, do not use a 3
operation later more difficult and limit help from other cruisers.
b. Selected only one type of RF ground and let it be the only connection to the
AT140 antenna tuner's ground lug.
2. Install the Transceiver
a. As close to the battery as possible.
b. Install the transceiver as far from the AT140 tuner as possible.
c. Make sure the transceiver has air flow possible.
d. If using the supplied power cable, install a MDL 30 fuse within 7 inches of the
battery connection. Keep the 30 amp fast blow fuse that is in-line with the
supplied cable at the transceiver.
e. If the distance is greater than 10 feet to the battery: Use number 6 wire and
connect to short piece of the supplied cable (within a foot). Install a 40 amp fuse
within 7 inches of the battery.
f. Only connect the tuner control cable green wire to the ground lug at the
transceiver.
g. DONOT CONNECT THE TRANSCEIVER TO THE BREAKER PANEL.
3. Don't forget the snap on ferrite cores listed in the book.
Note: The following slides are included from my Icom IC M802 Starting from Scratch all day
presentation. They are key points that will supplement the "Icom IC M802 Starting from
Scratch" book while you are installing and testing your installation.
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