Icom IC-V8000 Instruction Manual

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IIIQUICK REFERENCE GUIDED Antenna installation• Antenna locationTo obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, selecta high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. A non-radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount.• Antenna connectorThe antenna uses a PL-259 connector.• PL-259 CONNECTORq Slide the coupling ringdown. Strip the cablejacket and soft solder.w Strip the cable as shownat left. Soft solder the cen-ter conductor.e Slide the connector bodyon and solder it.r Screw the coupling ringonto the connector body.(10 mm ≈ 3⁄8 in)NOTE: There are many publications covering proper an-tennas and their installation. Check with your local dealerfor more information and recommendations.D Connecting a microphoneConnect a microphone to the eight-pin modular socket on thefront panel of the transceiver.*HM-133V; A different microphone may besupplied with some versions of the IC-V8000.30 mm10 mm (soft solder)10 mm1–2 mmsolder solderSoftsolderCoupling ringyto antennaRoof-mount antenna(Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.)Gutter-mount antennaTrunk-mountantenna