
2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■Unpacking
After unpacking, immediately report any damage to the delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping car- tons.
■Grounding
To prevent electrical shock, television interference (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other prob- lems, ground the transceiver through the GROUND terminal on the rear panel.
For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap to a long 
For a description and a diagram of accessory equip- ment included with the 
RWARNING: NEVER connect the [GND] ter- minal to a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could cause an explosion or electric shock.
■Antenna
Select antenna(s), such as a 
CAUTION: Protect your transceiver from lightning using a lightning arrestor.
ANTENNA SWR
Each antenna is tuned for a specified frequency range and SWR may be increased 
PL-259  CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
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(10 mm ≈3⁄8 in)
Slide the coupling ring down. Strip the cable jacket and soft solder.
Strip the cable as shown at left. Soft solder the center con- ductor.
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solder solder Slide the connector  body on and solder it.
 body on and solder it.
Screw the coupling ring onto the connector body.
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