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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
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Power supply connections
Use an optional PS-85
DC POWER SUPPLY w
hen oper-
ating the IC-718 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
CONNECTING A VEHICLE BATTERY
12 V
battery
Supplied
DC power cable
+
red
_
black
Crimp
Solder
Grommet
Fuses
NEVER connect
to
a 24 V battery.
NOTE: Use terminals for
the cable connections.
CONNECTING NON-ICOM DC POWER SUPPLY
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
9 10 11 12
13
DC power
socket
DC power supply
AC outlet
AC cable
20 A fuses
Supplied
DC power cable
13.8 V 20 A
_
+
black
red
+
_
CONNECTING PS-85 DC POWER SUPPLY
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
9 10 11 12
13
PS-85
Connect to an AC outlet
using the supplied AC cable.
DC power cable
DC power
socket
NEVER connect
to a battery without supplied DC fuses,
otherwise the fire hazard may occur.
