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Furuno FAX-410 User Manual

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4.4

Grounding

A GND terminal is on the rear panel of the main unit.
Be sure to ground the main unit using attached earth wire (3m KIV wire 50/0.45 with
copper tube terminal).

4.5

Receiving antenna

Following antennas are suitable to use as the receiving antenna for the FAX-410.

A) Antenna coupler FAX-5 + 2.6 m whip antenna (supplied by us as option)
B) Whip antenna (6 m ~ 8 m)
C) Wire antenna (Reverse-L or T type)

Note: Generally, whip antenna is suitable for reception over 6 MHz, and wire antenna is

suitable for reception under 6 MHz.


Receiving sensitivity would become worse when using one antenna for other receivers
and/or transmitters through multi-coupler. In that case, please use other antenna or
install exclusive antenna.

Be sure to connect BK especially for following case in order to avoid from burning trouble
of antenna coil/receiver circuit.
A) In case of using same antenna which is used for a transmitter
B) When a transmitting antenna is located near to receiving antenna of FAX-410

Use high frequency coaxial cable as an antenna cable.

When using optional antenna coupler FAX-5, turn ON the switch S1 on BK board inside
the main unit.