Cobra Electronics 148 NW ST specifications Installation, LocationLocation, Mounting and Connection

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Installation

LocationLocation

Plan location of transceiver and microphone bracket before starting the installation.

Select a location that is convenient for operation, yet does not interfere with the driver or passenger.

The transceiver is usually mounted to the under- side of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it.

Installation

Mounting and Connection

Note

The transceiver is held in the universal mounting bracket by four thumbscrews which allow for adjustment at a convenient angle.

The bracket includes two self- tapping screws and star wash- ers.The mounting must be mechanically strong, conve- niently located.

Mounting and Connection

1Hold the radio with the mounting bracket in the exact desired location. If there is no inter- ference, remove the bracket and use it as a template to mark the location for the mount- ing screws.

3Connect the antenna cable plug to the recep- tacle marked “ANT” on the back of the unit.

2Drill the holes and secure the bracket.

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