6. INSTALLATION
Connect The Microphone
Align the microphone connector with the jack on the front of the radio. Push the connector in firmly and secure it with the
locking screw.
Connect The Power
You can connect the radio to any standard 12 volt DC power source. with a negative ground. If you don't lcnow whether your
power supply uses a positive or negative ground. consult the manual for your power supply or contact the manufacturer.
WAINING!
DO NOT
connect
this
equipment
to
a power
supply
if
you are
not
absolutely
certain of
the
grounding
lypel
1. Make sure your power supply is turned off.
2. Connect lhe RED lead on the radio to lhe power supply's POSITIVE
(+)
pole, and connect the BLACK lead to the
power supply's NEGATIVE (-) pole or to a neutral ground such as the chassis.
3. Tum on your power supply.
4. Tum the radio's Volume knob clockwise to power on the radio.
lnsta•ng The Mounting lrackel
When choosing the location for the radio's mounting bracket. keep the following things in mind:
i,. Pick a location that does not block your view. interfere with your vehicle's controls. or hinder your driving.
i,. Make sure the radio and microphone ore not in front of on airbag.
i,. Pick a solid surface that con support the weight of the broclcet and the radio.
i,. Make sure there's enoogh room. (You may want to put the radio in the bracket when you're choosing where to
install the braclcet.)
Once you choose lhe location, use the included. se�-topping screws to attach the mounting bracket and the microphone
bracket to your vehicle [you don't hove to drill holes). Slide the radio into the bracket with the rubber rings and use the included
lcnobs to hold it ot the preferred angle.
WAINING! The antenna
used for this radio
mU3t be installed at least
25
inches
(63 cmJ
away l'rom
all
persons. The
antenna musf not be
collocated
or
used with any
other antenna or
transmitter.
CAUTION:
Never
operate
your rodio with
no antenna or
with
o
damaged
antenna coble. This can
damage the radio.
You will need to purchase on onlenna to operate the radio. There ore two basic types of mobile CB ontennos--lull-length
whips and loaded whips-with a wide variety of mounll to suit different vehicle locations.
i,. Choose an antenna that matches the speclflcollons of this radio.
i,. Follow the manufacturer's lnstollotlon lnmuctlons carefully.
i,. Tune your antenna using o Standing-Wave Ratio [SWR) meter: set the radio lo channel 20, and odjusl the antenna
until the SWR Is os close os l
:1
os posslble.
CAUTION:
Make
sure the
SWR is less than 2:1
before
using
fhe radio. An
SWR higher than
2: r
con
damage
the
transmitter.
Your dealer can help you select the antenna that is best for your needs. Consult the specifications in the back of lhis manual
for detailed transmitter and antenna information.
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