112 INSTALLATION Antenna installationD 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.D 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 right. Soft solder thecenter conductor.e Slide the connectorbody on and solder it.r Screw the coupling ringonto the connector body.(10 mm ≈ 3⁄8 in)30 mm10 mm (soft solder)10 mm1–2 mmsolder solderSoftsolderCoupling ringRoof-mount antenna(Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.)Gutter-mount antennaTrunk-mountantenna