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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
New2001
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Antenna
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.
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Fuse replacement
One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If the
fuse blows, track down the source of the problem, repair it,
and replace the damaged fuse with a new one of the proper
rating.
Fuse rating: 10 A
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Cleaning
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a
soft, dry cloth.
DO NOT
use harsh solvents such as Benzine or
alcohol, as they will damage transceiver
’
s surfaces.
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Connections (Continued)
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Connecting the RC-M600
The RC-M600
command
head
has the same front panel as
the transceiver. Connect the RC-M600 using the OPC-2383
control
cable
. You can operate the transceiver from the
distance.
1. Connect the OPC-2383
’
s 12-pin connector to the
transceiver
’s command microphone/command head
connector.
2. Connect the
other side of OPC-2383 to the RC-M600
’
s
10-pin connector.
3. Connect to a 13.8 V DC power source using the DC
power cable supplied with the command head.
4. Connect the external speaker through the supplied
2-pin connector.
RC-M600’s rear panel
10-pin
connector
DC power
connector
External speaker
connector
(+) (–)
2-pin
connector