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1. Introduction
This document is provided as a guide when installing or replacing the
ORCA®RX antenna and cable (FSJ1RN). The installation notes provided
herein are intended to serve as a guide only. They do not serve as
material required for the certification of technicians for the installation,
repair or alteration of the ORCA®system.
2. Materials Supplied:
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Item Qty Description
1 1 ANC-41SP; Andrew’s VER 2 UHF Connector
2 1 Helical antenna (overmolded to bracket)
3 XX’ FSJ1RN Coaxial Cable (overmolded to bracket)
4 2 1” ¼ x 20 SWS Hex Bolt
5 4 ¼” stainless steel flat washers
6 2 ¼ x 20 stainless steel lock nuts
7 1.5” Heat Shrink, Adhesive Lined, 0.5” dia. (for UHF connector)
8 6” Heat Shrink, Heavy Duty; Adhesive Lined, 0.5" dia.
9 4” Heat Shrink, Heavy Duty; Adhesive Lined, 0.75" dia.
10 6” Heat Shrink, Heavy Duty; Adhesive Lined, 1.5” dia.
3. Existing Coax Cable Removal (if applicable)
a. Trace cable run starting at the antenna.
b. Cut the existing FSJ1RN cable at the stuffing tube.
i. The cable shield grounding adaptor (CSGA) fitting may be
reused if still in good condition.
c. Use a heat gun and apply heat to the heat shrink tubing over the
stuffing tube until the adhesive softens.
d. Remove and discard heat shrink
e. If installed, remove the CSGA compression nut and internal fittings
(grounding springs and ground spring separator) and set aside in a
safe location.
f. Remove and discard existing FSJ1RN from the stuffing tube to the
antenna.
4. New Cable Installation
a. Attach the antenna and overmolded bracket to the antenna
foundation using fasteners provided. Feed cable through heavy
duty 0.5”, 0.75” and 1.5” heat shrink tubing, CSGA fitting (if
applicable) and stuffing tube. Refer to Figure 1 for CSGA part
identification and sequence.
b. Pull cable through stuffing tube and into vessel’s interior
