INSTALLATION
MOBILESTATION INSTALLATION
Plan the location of the transceiver and
microphone bracket before starting the installation. Select a location that is
convenient for operation and does not
interfere with the driver or passenger in the vehicle. The radio should be secure-
lyfastened to some solid face, using the mounting bracket and
bile, although the efficiency is less than a full quarter wave whip antenna.
For marine installation, consult your dealer for information regarding an adequate grounding system and pre-
vention of electrolysisfittings between the hulland water.
CONNECTING THE POWER CORDS
A negative ground system is generally identified by the
that you consult your vehicle dealer for definite information.
NEGATIVE GROUND SYSTEM
convenient point and connect the black power lead to the chassis or vehicle frame, or
POSITIVE GROUND SYSTEM
If you are operating on a positive ground system, connect the black DC powercordfrom the transceiverto the
negative, or
MOBILE STATION ANTENNA
Since the maximum allowable power output of the transmitter is limited by the D.O.C., the antenna is a very im-
portant factor affect'ing transmission distance. It is for this reason that we
strongly recommended that you install only a quality antenna inyour new citiz- ens band system. You have just pur- chased a superior transceiver. Don't di-
minish its performance by installing an inferior antenna.
Only a properly matched antenna sys-
tem will allow maximum power transfer from the
the radiating element. Your local dealer is qualified to assist you in the selection of the proper antenna to meet your ap- plication requirements.
For automobile installation, the whip antenna may be used with good effect. The most efficient and practical installa- tion isa fullquarter wave whip antenna mounted on the rear deck or fender top midway between the rear window and bumper.
A short "loaded" whip antenna is more convenient to install on your automo-
With regard to the connection of the power cords, it may be possible or desir- ; able to connect the (red lead for nega- tive ground system) or (black lead for positive ground system) to the ignition switch accessory terminal so that the transceiver is automatically turned off
when the ignition switch (key) is turned off.
Alternately, the power lead may be con- nected to an available terminal on the
fuse block or even to a point in the wir- ing harness. Care must be taken, how- I ever, to guard against a short circuit, condition. When in doubt, please con- tact your vehicle dealer for specific infor- mation for your vehicle.
GROUND INFORMAnON
NOTE: This transceiver may be in- ) stalled and used in any
Most newer cars and small trucks use a
negative ground system, while some ol- der cars and some newer, larger trucks may use a positive ground system.
If you are operating on a negative ground system, connect the red DC power cord from the transceiver to the positive, or (+) battery terminal or other
other convenient point, and connect the red power leadto the chassisor ve-
hicleframe, or (+) battery terminal.
