Figure 37 Gps Antenna Location; Figure 38 Gps Antenna Connection - OceanSat AIS Manual

● If possible mount the antenna at least 5m (16ft) from any RADAR or Satellite communications
antennas, and ensure the GPS antenna is not in the beam path from any RADAR antenna.
● Route the GPS antenna cable through the pole mount and then to the AIS transceiver. If extension
cables are required all junctions should be made using appropriate co-axial connectors and made
watertight.
● Connect the GPS antenna cable to the GPS connector on the AIS transceiver as shown in Figure 38.

Figure 37 GPS antenna location

Figure 38 GPS antenna connection

4.3.4 Installing the VHF antenna
The Oceansat AIS transceiver requires a dedicated VHF antenna for communications. A standard marine VHF
antenna is suitable.
GPS antenna should
be at least 5m (16ft)
from RADAR or Satellite
communication
antennas
GPS antenna connection
Installation
GPS antenna mounted
on a rigid surface
Away from RADAR
beam path
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