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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 EQUIPMENT FEATURES...................................................................................................................... 1

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION

2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION......................................................................................................... 2
2.2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED....................................................................................................................... 2
2.2.1 Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................2
2.3 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION........................................................................................................2
2.3.1 Typical Mounting Methods.............................................................................................................. 3
2.3.2 Flush Mounting................................................................................................................................ 3
2.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................ 5
2.4.1 DC Power and External Speaker Connections ................................................................................ 5
2.4.2 External Speaker Connections......................................................................................................... 6
2.4.3 Antenna Connections....................................................................................................................... 7
2.4.4 Antenna Mounting Suggestions....................................................................................................... 7
2.4.5 Grounding........................................................................................................................................ 7

SECTION 3 OPERATIONS

3.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY.........................................................................................................8
3.2.1 Controls ........................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 LCD Display.................................................................................................................................. 10
3.3 OPERATING PROCEDURES...............................................................................................................11
3.3.1 Turning the Power on .................................................................................................................... 11
3.3.2 The 16 PLUS (priority) Channel ................................................................................................... 12
3.3.3 Channel Memory ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.4 Scan Modes ................................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.5 Master Reset .................................................................................................................................. 13
3.3.6 Monitor Mode................................................................................................................................ 13