INSTALLATION

MOBILE INSTALLATION

Mobile Power Connections

To minimize voltage drop and avoid blowing the vehicle’s fuses, connect the supplied DC power cable directly to the battery terminals. Do not attempt to defeat or bypass the DC cable’s fuse – it is there to protect you, your transceiver, and your vehicle’s electrical system.

Warning!

Never apply AC power to the power cable of the FT-8800R, nor DC voltage greater than 15.8 Volts. When replacing the fuse, only use a 15-A fast-blow type. Failure to observe these safety precautions will void the Limited Warranty on this product.

￿Before connecting the transceiver, check the voltage at the battery terminals while rev- ving the engine. If the voltage exceeds 15 Volts, adjust the vehicle’s voltage regulator before proceeding with installation.

￿Connect the RED power cable lead to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal, and the BLACK power cable lead to the NEGATIVE (–) terminal. If you need to extend the power cable, use #12 AWG or larger insulated, stranded copper wire. Solder the splice connections carefully, and wrap the connections thoroughly with insulating electrical tape.

￿Before connecting the cable to the transceiver, verify the voltage and polarity of the voltage at the transceiver end of the DC cable using a DC voltmeter. Now connect the transceiver to the DC cable.

FT-8800R

Cabin 

 Engine Room

 

Battery

RED: Positive (+)

BLACK: Negative (–)

Mobile Speakers

The optional MLS-100External Speaker includes its own swivel-type mounting bracket, and is available from your Yaesu dealer.

Other external speakers may be used with the FT-8800R, if they present the specified 8- Ohm impedance and are capable of handling the 2 Watts of audio output supplied by the FT-

8800R.

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