Antenna Installation - Icom IC-E208 Instruction Manual

Vhf/uhf fm transceiver
Hide thumbs Also See for IC-E208:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

D Antenna installation
• Antenna location
To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, select
a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. A non-
radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount.
Roof-mount antenna
(Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.)
Gutter-mount antenna
Trunk-mount
antenna
To antenna
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
• Antenna connector
The antenna uses a PL-259 connector.
• PL-259 CONNECTOR
30 mm
Coupling ring
10 mm (soft solder)
10 mm
Soft
solder
1–2 mm
solder solder
NOTE: There are many publications covering proper an-
tennas and their installation. Check with your local dealer
for more information and recommendations.
q Slide the coupling ring
down. Strip the cable
jacket and soft solder.
w Strip the cable as shown
at left. Soft solder the cen-
ter conductor.
e Slide the connector body
on and solder it.
r Screw the coupling ring
onto the connector body.
VI

Hide quick links:

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Table of Contents