Cautions:
You must use a regu-
!lated Class 2 power
source that supplies regulated 12V DC and delivers at least 2.5A. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the walkie-talkie’s 12V DC PWR jack. Using a power cord that does not meet these specifica- tions could damage the walkie- talkie or the adapter.
•Always connect the power supply to the walkie-talkie before you connect it to DC power. When you finish, disconnect the power supply from DC power before you disconnect it from the walkie- talkie.
Caution: You cannot use DC power to recharge the supplied Ni-MH bat- tery pack.
Follow these steps to operate the walkie-talkie from DC power.
1.If the walkie-talkie is on, turn OFF/VOLUME fully counterclock- wise until it clicks to turn it off.
2.Insert the Adaptaplug into the adapter so it reads TIP +, then insert the barrel plug into the walkie-talkie’s 12V DC PWR jack.
3.Plug the other end into your vehi- cle’s 12V power source.
CONNECTING AN
ANTENNA
To attach the supplied flexible anten- na to the connector on the top of your walkie-talkie, align the slots around the antenna’s connector with the tabs on the walkie-talkie’s BNC connec- tor. Then slide the antenna’s connec- tor down over the walkie-talkie’s connector and rotate the antenna connector’s outer ring clockwise until it locks into place.
Connecting an Optional Antenna
The walkie-talkie’s BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an exter- nal mobile antenna or outdoor base
station antenna. Your local RadioShack store sells a wide selec- tion of antennas.
Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the walkie-talkie, use RG-8 low- loss dielectric coaxial cable. If your antenna’s cable does not have a BNC connector, your local RadioShack store carries a variety of BNC adapt- ers.
Warning: When you install an out- door antenna, use extreme caution. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches the power line, contact with the antenna, mast, cable,
