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III. Getting Started, continued
Installing the Antenna
Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the
radio by holding the antenna at its base and turning
it clockwise until seated. Do not overtighten.
The antenna should never be used to carry your radio, or
as a base to clip radio accessories. Misuse of the antenna
can cause damage, and reduce your radio’s performance.
Installing the Belt Clip
We recommend that the belt clip is installed on the
radio. It keeps the radio from coming in contact with
hot surfaces, and away from your body if heat build-up
occurs with excess transmissions.
Use the two supplied screws to install the belt clip. If
a replacement is needed, use a screw designed to the
exact specifications as the original, to prevent acciden-
tal contact with internal circuitry, or possible personal
injury. Never use glue in conjunction with the provided
screws. Some of the glue’s components may crack the
radio back panel, causing radio damage and possible
personal injury.
Installing the Speaker Microphone Jack Cover
If you are not using an accessory, install the provided
cover over the speaker microphone jack using the screw
supplied. This will keep the radio water resistant.