4.7 Connections
Refer to the following diagram:
4.7.a Power Supply
The transceiver power supply must be 12V DC (see specifics in par. 14). The red cable must be connected to the positive pin, the black to the negative pin.
IWarning! A faulty connection may seriously damage the radio!
IThe power cable is equipped with a protection fuse. If the fuse shorts, look for its reason before substituting the cable with a new one of the same type and value. Never
4.7.b GPS device
If your REGATTA 2 transceiver is connected to a GPS receiver, you can obtain and view NMEA information relative to the current position the vessel (latitude and longitude) and the local time with respect to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Wire Colors of Accessory cable:
ORANGE: Pin 4 to GPS +
RED: Pin 1 to GPS -
GREEN: Pin 3 to + supply for GPS
Male (Regatta) connector view
4.7.c Antenna
The antenna is an extremely important part of the device and noticeably influences the settings of any telecommunications device. Contact your supplier regarding the antenna and request advice about how to mount and best connect it to your transceiver.
IWarning! Ensure the antenna is in perfect working order. It may otherwise
seriously damage the radio! A periodical measurement of the stationary waves is advised using a suitable SWR meter.
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