CONNECTING THE
MICROPHONE
1.Align the notch on the microphone cable’s plug with the ridge in the MIC jack, then insert the plug into the jack.
2.Tighten the microphone cable’s outer ring by turning it clockwise.
3.Slide the microphone onto the mi- crophone holder.
4.To disconnect the microphone, loosen the microphone cable’s outer ring by turning it counter- clockwise, then pull out the plug.
Caution: Never pull on the micro- phone cable.
INSTALLING AN
ANTENNA
Caution: To prevent damage to your CB, you must connect an antenna to it before you operate it.
Note: If you are using this CB as a base station, see “Using the CB as a Base Station” on Page 9.
Selecting an Antenna
When deciding on an antenna and where to locate it, consider these points:
•The location of the antenna should be as high as possible.
•The antenna and antenna cable should be as far as possible from sources of electrical noise (igni- tion systems, gauges, and so on).
Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of CB antennas for both mobile and
Connecting an Antenna
Once you choose an antenna, follow its mounting instructions. Route the antenna’s cable to the CB, then screw the cable to the ANTENNA jack on the back of the CB.
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