Uniden UM380BK Connecting the radio, Power Supply Requirements VHF Antenna Requirements

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Black wire

(-)

Red wire

(+)

Hex nut Spring washer

Washer

5. Remove the bracket from the radio,

and use the mounting hardware to secure the bracket to the mounting surface.

Mounting surface

6. Install the radio back into the mounting bracket.

Connecting the radio

To operate correctly, your radio requires two electrical connections:

xx providing it with power from the boat’s electrical system

Hex bolt

Mounting bracket

xx connecting a VHF-FM marine antenna to the antenna connector

Power Supply Requirements	VHF Antenna Requirements
Nominal 13.8 VDC power supply with a	Male PL-259 connector
negative ground (10.5 VDC to 16.0 VDC).	50 Ω impedance
Power leads should be kept as short as	Minimum 4 foot, 3 dB rated antenna for
possible. A direct connection to the power	sailboats or 8 foot, 6dB rated antenna for
supply is ideal.	powerboats
Minimum of #14 AWG copper wire for	Minimum RG-58 lead-in wire for antenna
extensions up to 20 feet, 12 AWG wire for	leads up to 20 feet, RG-8X for antenna
extensions from 20 to 35 feet, or 10 AWG	leads from 20 to 35 feet, or RG-8U for
wire for extensions from 35 to 60 feet.	antenna leads from 35 to 60 feet.

1.Connect the BLACK wire of the power cable to the NEGATIVE (-) side of your power source.

2.Connect the RED wire of the power cable to the POSITIVE (+) side of your power source.

3.NOTE: To extend the life of the radio, use waterproof tape to seal electrical connections.

4.Install your antenna according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

13.8V DC

5.If necessary, consult the FCC guidelines for antenna

separation. See Antenna Selection and Installation on

page 51 for more details. (In summary, the FCC recommends that antennas up to 3 dB be installed a minimum of 3 feet from any occupied location; antennas over 3 dB should be installed at least 6 feet away.)

6.Connect the PL-259 connector from the antenna lead-in wires to the SO238 connector

labeled ANTENNA on the back of your radio.

Radio connector,		Antenna lead-in
SO238 (female
PL-259)		connector,
		male PL-259

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