GROUND CONNECTION

•A high-quality ground installation significantly improves the performance of a mobile antenna.

Securely connect a low-resistance ground strap (or large gauge copper wire if unavailable) from the transceiver GND terminal to the vehicle chassis. Clean paint or dirt from the vehicle connection point to expose bare metal before connecting the ground.

DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION

The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.

1Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the firewall, where the power cable can be passed through. If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill the firewall, then install a rubber grommet.

2Run the two power cable leads through the firewall and into the engine compartment, from the passenger compartment.

3Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead to the negative (–) battery terminal.

•Use the full length of the cable without cutting off any excess; in particular, never remove the fuse holders.

•To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect other wiring from the negative (–) battery terminal before connecting the transceiver. Reconnect the wiring after connecting the transceiver to the battery.

•Locate the fuse as close to the battery as possible.

4Coil and secure the surplus cable with a retaining band.

•Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for servicing while keeping the power applied.

•Ensure that the cable is isolated from heat and moisture. If necessary, wrap heat-resistant tape around the fuse holder to protect it from moisture.

•If using a noise filter, it should be installed with an insulator to prevent it from touching metal on the vehicle.

5Connect the DC power cable to the rear of the transceiver.

•Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks.

Note:

◆We do not recommend using the cigarette lighter socket, as some cigarette lighter sockets introduce an unacceptable voltage drop.

◆If you use the transceiver for a long period when the vehicle battery is not fully charged or when the engine is OFF, the battery may become discharged and will not have sufficient reserves to start the vehicle. Avoid using the transceiver under these conditions.

■REPLACING FUSES

If the fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the problem. After the problem is resolved, only then replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer for assistance.

Following are the ratings for fuses used with this transceiver:

Transceiver: 4 A (for KAT-1 antenna tuner)

DC cable: 25 A

◆When replacing any fuse, be sure to replace it with a fuse of the same value. Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher value.

◆Replace blown fuses only after investigating and correcting the cause of the failed fuse.

Place the DC cable securely within the wall of the engine compartment. Ensure that the cable does not come into contact with excessive heat, vapor, and/or water.

Engine compartment

Red (+)

Passenger compartment

Black (–)

Vehicle

chassis

 

To antenna

DC 13.6V

Use a rubber or plastic grommet so that the cable does not directly touch the vehicle chassis.

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