Furuno SC-60 Manuel D’Utilisation

2. INSTALLATION 

 
 

Choose a mounting location for the DGPS antenna considering the points 
mentioned below. DPGS is not necessary for heading determination, however it 
can improve the accuracy of GPS position fixing 

• 

Separate the DGPS antenna at least three meters from a radio antenna. 

• 

Do not install the DGPS antenna within the radar beam. 

 
1.  Mount the DGPS antenna by one of the methods below. 

• 

Screw it into a one-inch threaded pipe. 

• 

Fasten it to a steel post (

φ

35-

φ

90) with stainless steel hose clamps 

(supplied). 

Whip Antenna

Spring Washer

Hose
Clamp

Ground Wire (0.3 m)

Post
(

f

35-

f

90)

Tap M4 threads in mast.
Fasten ground wire with
an M4 screw.

50

Witt Threads
(W25-14)
Pitch: 1.8143
Qty: 14

Pipe 

f

27.2

Ground to the ship’s body 
as shown the right figure.

Note: Screw the pipe into the 
preamp BEFORE mounting the pipe.

Mounting with hose clamps

Mounting onto a threaded pipe

Antenna cable

2.  Set the spring washer to the whip antenna and screw the whip antenna into 

the antenna housing. Coat the washer with silicone sealant to prevent 
loosening. 

3.  Tap M4 threads on the post and fasten the ground wire with an M4 screw.