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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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Installation
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Location
Select a location which can support the weight of the
transceiver and does not interfere with driving in any
way. We recommend the locations shown in the dia-
gram below.
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WARNING! NEVER
place the transceiver where
normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or
where it could cause bodily injury.
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WARNING! NEVER
place the transceiver where
air bag deployment may be obstructed.
DO NOT
place the transceiver where hot or cold air
blows directly onto it.
DO NOT
place the transceiver in direct sunlight.
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Using the mounting bracket
➀
Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be in-
stalled.
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Approx. 5.5–6 mm (0.25 inch) when using nuts; ap-
proximately 2–3 mm (0.13 inch) when using self-
tapping screws.
➁
Insert the supplied screws, nuts and washers through
the mounting bracket and tighten.
➂
Adjust the angle for the clearest view of the function
display.
Nut
Spring washer
Flat washer
When using
self-tapping
screws
Spring
washer
Insulating
sheet
Mounting bolt
Mounting
bracket
IMPORTANT!
Detailed installation notes for Icom mobile transceiv-
ers are available. Contact your Icom dealer or dis-
tributor.
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Battery connection
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WARNING! NEVER
connect the transceiver direct-
ly to a 24 V battery.
DO NOT
use the cigarette lighter socket for a power
connection.
When passing the DC power cable through metal mate-
rial, use a rubber grommet to prevent short circuiting.
• CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY
(See page 55 for fuse replacement.)
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DC power supply connection
Use a 13.8 V DC power supply with a capacity of at
least 20 Amps.
Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply
is connected to a secure earth.
• CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE
(See page 55 for fuse replacement.)
Fuses
20 A
Crimp
Solder
black
red
+
Grommet
−
12 V
12 V
battery
Supplied
DC power cable
NOTE:
Use terminals for the
cable connections.
+
red
_
black
IC-2300H
DC power
supply 13.8 V
to an
AC
outlet
Fuses
20 A
black
red
+
+
−
−
IC-2300H