Installation And Start-Up

Microphone Bracket

Mounting And

Powering The Radio

Microphone Bracket

To Install The Microphone Bracket:

Install the microphone bracket on a vertical surface near the transceiver using the supplied stainless steel screws.

Installation And Start-Up

Warning Sticker

Mounting And Powering The Radio

Warning Sticker

FCC regulations require that the Warning Sticker supplied with this radio be applied to a spot where it is easily seen by the radio operator. Be sure the location is clean and dry before applying the sticker.

Use Supplied Template

See page 71 for template.

Insert Transceiver

Flush Mount Kit (Not Included)

A Flush Mounting kit is available as an optional accessory for your CobraMarine VHF radio to allow its installation in almost any flat surface. See page 70 for ordering information.

To Mount The Transceiver Flush In Almost Any Flat Surface:

1.Use the supplied template to mark and cut an opening in the flat surface. See page 71 for template.

CAUTION

Before cutting, be sure the area behind the flat surface is clear of any instruments or wires that might be damaged in the process.

Power Connection Cables

– +

Red Cable

Positive (+)

Black Cable

Negative (-)

Electrical Power Connection

Your CobraMarine VHF radio is powered from the vessel’s 13.8-volt negative ground direct current electrical system (12-volt nominal). A fused power connection lead is provided at the back of the transceiver.

To Connect To A Power Source:

1.Attach the black power wire to a negative ground.

2.Attach the fused red power wire to the positive side of the power system.

Attach MountingBrackets

Adjust Screws

2.Insert the transceiver into the opening.

3.Attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the adjusting screw flanges facing the back of the flat surface.

4.Tighten the adjusting screws against the back of the flat surface until the flange on the front of the transceiver is tight against the flat surface.

CAUTION

A reverse polarity connection will damage the radio.

 

 

 

 

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Cobra Electronics MRF45 owner manual Microphone Bracket, Flush Mount Kit Not Included, Electrical Power Connection