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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING THE PS-85
12-3 Selecting a location
PS-85
AC outlet
AC cord
GND
GND
IC-746
Select a location for the transceiver that allows ade-
quate air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold, or
vibrations, and away from TV sets, TV antenna ele-
ments, radios and other electro-magnetic sources.
12-4 Power supply connections
Use an optional PS-85
DC POWER SUPPLY
or non-Icom
power supply, etc. when operating the transceiver with
AC power. Refer to the diagrams below.
CAUTION:
Before connecting the DC power
cable, check the following important items. Make
sure:
• The [POWER] switch is OFF.
• Output voltage of the power source is 12–15 V
when you use a non-Icom power supply.
• DC power cable polarity is correct.
Red:
positive
+
terminal
Black:
negative
_
terminal
Grommet
NEVER
connect to
a 24 V battery.
Note:
Use terminals for
the cable connections.
Crimp
Solder
Supplied
DC power cable
red
black
12 V
battery
CONNECTING A VEHICLE BATTERY
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