Installation And Connections; UnpackNg; SelectNg A LocatOn; Antenna ConnectOn - Icom ID-1 Instruction Manual

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

■ Unpacking
After unpackng, mmedately report any damage to the delv-
erng carrer or dealer. Keep the shppng cartons.
For a descrpton and a dagram of accessory equpment n-
cluded wth the ID-1, see 'Suppled Accessores' on p. v of
ths manual.
■ Selecting a location
Select a locaton for the transcever that allows adequate ar
crculaton, free from extreme heat, cold, or vbratons, and
away from TV sets, TV antenna elements, rados and other
electromagnetc sources.
■ Antenna connection
For rado communcatons, the antenna s of crtcal m-
portance, along wth output power and senstvty. Select
antenna(s), such as a well-matched 50 Ω antenna, and feed-
lne. 1.5:1 or better of Voltage Standng Wave Rato (VSWR)
s recommended for your desred band. Of course, the trans-
msson lne should be a coaxal cable.
CAUTION: Protect your transcever from lghtnng by usng
a lghtnng arrestor.
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NOTE: There are many publcatons coverng proper an-
tennas and ther nstallaton. Check wth your local dealer
for more nformaton and recommendatons.
• Antenna location for mobile operation
To obtan maxmum performance from the transcever, select
a hgh-qualty antenna and mount t n a good locaton. A non-
radal antenna should be used when usng a magnetc mount.
Roof-mount antenna
(Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.)
Gutter-mount antenna
Trunk-mount
antenna
ID-1
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