ACR&Artex ThunderBird SSAS - Manual (Page 11)

Y1-03-0180 Rev. D 8
3.4.5 Connection to beacon
Attach male TNC connector (supplied) to marine grade RG-8/U coaxial cable (Not provided) as follows:
Strip the coax cable per Figure 13.
Solder the connector pin to the center conductor.
Slide the ferrule over the cable.
CABLE CONNECTION
FIGURE 4
Slide the cable/pin assembly into the connector body. Make sure the pin goes into the center of the
connector insulator and the braid goes over the knurled part of the back of the connector.
Slide the ferrule to the back of the connector.
Using an RG- 8/U die (approx. 0.429”), crimp the ferrule tightly over the cable and connector.
Connect the male TNC cable assembly to the mating female TNC connector on antenna. For additional
protection from corrosion, spray exposed metal surfaces of connectors with Boeshield T-9 or equivalent
waterproof lubricant (not provided).
FIGURE 5
Route cable to SSAS beacon as needed, making sure to adequately secure the cable. Provide a drip loop
in the cable near the beacon to prevent water from running directly on to the beacon. Trim the cable to the
appropriate length.
Attach male SMA connector (supplied) to marine grade RG-8/U coaxial cable as follows:
Strip the coax cable (per Figure 14).
Solder the connector pin to the center conductor.
Slide the ferrule over the cable.
Slide the cable/pin assembly into the connector body. Make sure the pin goes into the center of
the connector insulator and the braid goes over the knurled part of the back of the connector.
Slide the ferrule to the back of the connector.
Using an RG-8/U die (appr ox. 0.429”), crimp the ferrule tightly over the cable and connector.
Slide wire thru mounting
bracket to connect to
antenna Fasten TNC cable assembly to
the mating female TNC
connector on antenna Secure antenna to the
mounting bracket
Ferrule Knurled Adapter end
Coaxial Cable SSAS Connector