Garmin Cortex VHF and AIS Cortex Hub Installation Guide - Page 16

EN External Cellular Antenna Optional The Vesper Marine External Cellular Antenna may be connected for enhanced cellular coverage. Consider the following location and connection requirements: • The external cellular antenna is rated IP67 and UV stable for external installation. • Do not place the external cellular antenna near or in the path of radar, HF and/ or high power satellite communication (such as Iridium Go) antennas. • The antenna cable is terminated with an SMA connector to facilitate easy routing through holes and openings. Do not cut the cable without the correct tools to crimp on a new connector. • Do not extend the antenna cable beyond the supplied length of 5M (16'). A solid orange light on the LED indicator panel indicates an attempt to connect to a cell tower, green indicates connection. See LED indicator panel on page 22. External Antenna Configuration Cortex Onboard App: > Menu ( ) > Settings > Device Settings > Networks > Cloud... > Use external antenna (select on/off) Cortex handset: > Main Menu ( ). Touch the wrench icon ( ) to open the Configuration Menu. > Networks > Cloud > Use external antenna (select on/off) The Cortex Hub includes an internal Cellular antenna for installations where the external antenna is not required. After installing the Cellular Antenna, connect the SMA connector of the Cellular Antenna cable to the Cortex Hub port labeled Cloud. Tighten clockwise. Do not over torque. External Cellular Antenna mounting Deck mount on base Pole mount 1" 14 UNS threaded mast Deck mount flush Vertical surface mount Cellular Antenna 16 External Cellular Antenna