Installation; Location; Mounting The Radio; Supplied Mounting Bracket - Standard Horizon ECLIPSE DSC PLUS GX1150 Owner's Manual

9 INSTALLATION

9.1 LOCATION

The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:
• keeps the radio and microphone at least 3.3 ft (1 m) away from your
vessel's magnetic navigation compass
• provides accessibility to the front panel controls
• allows connection to a power source and an antenna
• has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger
• the antenna must be mounted at least 3.3 ft (1 m) from radio
Note: To insure the radio does not affect the compass, or that the radios perfor-
mance is not affected by the antenna location, temporarily connect the radio in
the desired location and:
a. Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviation
b. Connect the antenna and key the radio. Check to ensure the radio is
operating correctly by requesting a radio check.

9.2 MOUNTING THE RADIO

9.2.1 Supplied Mounting Bracket

The supplied mounting bracket allows overhead or desktop mounting.
Use a 13/64" (5.2-mm) bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 0.4 inch
(10 mm) thick and can support more than 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg). Secure the bracket
with the supplied screws, spring washers, flat washers, and nuts.
Desktop Mounting
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Overhead Mounting
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