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CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION
1
MICROPHONE HANGER
Connects to the supplied microphone hanger to a vehicle’s ground to use the Mic
2
EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
Connects to a 4 Ω external speaker.
L
The audio output power is typically 5 W.
3
GROUND TERMINAL
Connects to a vehicle’s ground to prevent electrical shocks and interference from other
equipment occurring.
Use a screw (3 × 12 mm: not supplied).
4
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects to an antenna with a PL-259 connector.
A key element in the performance of any communication system is the antenna. Ask
your dealer about antennas and the best place to mount them.
CAUTION: DO NOT
transmit without an antenna.
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Connections
1
2
6
4
5
3
12 or 24 V
Battery
Red
Black
Antenna
R
WARNING! NEVER
remove the fuse holder from
the DC power cable.
Microphone
hanger cable
NOTE:
Use the terminals as shown
below for the cable connections.
Crimp
Solder
Optional
speaker