Lowrance Link-8 DSC VHF Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 7

2 VHF installation 2.1 Location requirements Please check these before doing any cutting or drilling. Whichever installation method you choose, ensure that the chosen location: • Is at least 3' (1 m) from the antenna • Allows easy connection to (at least) a 10 Amp fused 13.6 V DC electrical source and the antenna • Is at least 1.5' (45 cm) from the compass to avoid creating magnetic deviation of the compass during radio operation • Has a suitable space close by for installing the microphone bulkhead mount • Provides easy access to the controls on the front panel • Provides reasonable access to the wiring at the back of the radio • Provides enough room to fix the DSC warning label. 2.2 LCD viewing angle The VHF has a large LCD screen with an optimum viewing angle of approx. +/-20 deg. Ensure the chosen location provides a suitable view of the display. Ideally, the user should be directly in front of the display or no more than +/-20 deg from the front of the display. Note: If unsure, temporarily power up the radio and check for a suitable location. Side 20˚ 20˚ Top 20˚ 20˚ 2.3 Choose an installation type There are two ways to install the radio. You can choose: • Deck or overhead mounting bracket installation. The reversible mounting gimbal is fixed to a suitable site and the radio is placed into it. The radio can be removed for storage and the viewing angle can be adjusted. • In dash or recessed installation. The radio is recessed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead. The radio fixture is permanent and the viewing angle cannot be adjusted. Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 7