Icom IC-FR5000 Instruction Manual - Page 9

2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS n Unpacking n Antenna connection After unpacking, immediately report any damage to the delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping cartons. For a description and a diagram of accessory equipment included with the repeater, see 'SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES' on page i of this manual. For radio communications, the antenna is a critical component, along with output power and sensitivity. Select antenna(s), such as a well-matched 50 ø antenna, and feedline. 1.5:1 or better of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) is recommended for the desired band. Of course, the transmission line should be a coaxial cable. n Selecting a location CAUTION: DO NOT install the repeater without a lightning arrestor to help protect the repeater from Select a location for the repeater that allows adequate air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold, or vibra- lightning. NOTE: There are many publications that describe 1 tions, and away from TV sets, TV antenna elements, radios and other electromagnetic sources. proper antennas and their installation. Check with your local dealer for more information and recom- 2 mendations. 3 TYPE-N CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE 4 q Nut Rubber gasket 15 mm Slide the nut, flat washer, rubber gasket and clamp over the coaxial cable, then cut the end of the cable evenly. Washer w Clamp Center conductor Strip the cable and fold the braid back over the clamp. 3 mm 6 mm e Solder hole Soft solder the center conductor. Install the center conductor pin and solder it. No space r Carefully slide the plug body into place aligning the center conductor pin on the cable. Tighten the nut onto the plug body. Be sure the center conductor is the same height as the plug body. 15 mm (0.59 in) 6 mm (0.24 in) 3 mm (0.12 in) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 4