You can mount the antenna on a flat surface, install it under fiberglass, or attach it to a standard 1 in. OD, 14 threads per inch, pipe-threaded pole (not included). You can route the cable outside of the pole or through the pole. For best performance, consider these guidelines when selecting the antenna mounting location.

• To ensure the best reception, the antenna should be mounted in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky in all directions .

  
  
  

• The antenna should not be mounted where it is shaded by the superstructure of the boat , a radome antenna, or the mast.

• The antenna should not be mounted near the engine or other sources of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) .

• If a radar is present, the antenna should be mounted above the path of the radar . If necessary, the antenna may be mounted below the path of the radar .
  
  

• The antenna should not be mounted directly in the path of the radar .

• The antenna should be mounted at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from (preferably above) the path of a radar beam or a VHF radio antenna .