Connecting the radio | Uniden UM380 guide

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Connecting the radio

To operate correctly, your radio requires two electrical connections:


xx	providing it with power from the boat’s electrical system
xx	connecting a VHF-FM marine antenna to the antenna connector

Power Supply Requirements		VHF Antenna Requirements
Nominal 13.8 VDC power supply with a		Male PL-259 connector
negative ground (9.5 VDC to 15.8 VDC).		50 Ω impedance
Power leads should be kept as short as		Minimum 4 foot, 3 dB rated antenna for
possible. A direct connection to the power		sailboats or 8 foot, 6dB rated antenna for
supply is ideal.		powerboats
Minimum of #14 AWG copper wire for		Minimum RG-58 lead-in wire for antenna
extensions up to 20 feet, 12 AWG wire for		leads up to 20 feet, RG-8X for antenna
extensions from 20 to 35 feet, or 10 AWG		leads from 20 to 35 feet, or RG-8U for
wire for extensions from 35 to 60 feet.		antenna leads from 35 to 60 feet.

1.Connect the BLACK wire of the power cable to the NEGATIVE (-) side of your power source.

2. Connect the RED wire of the power cable to the POSITIVE (+) side of your power source.

3. NOTE: To extend the life of the radio, use waterproof tape to seal electrical connections.

4. Install your antenna according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

	5. If necessary, consult the FCC guidelines for
	5. If necessary, consult the FCC guidelines for	13.8V DC	Black wire
	antenna separation. See Antenna Selection	13.8V DC
	antenna separation. See Antenna Selection
	and Installation on page 47 for more		(-)
	and Installation on page 47 for more

details. (In summary, the FCC recommends

that antennas up to 3 dB be installed a minimum of 3 feet from any occupied location; antennas over 3 dB should be installed at least 6 feet away.)

6.Connect the PL-259 connector from the antenna lead-in wires to the SO238 connector labeled ANTENNA on the back of your radio.

Radio connector,		Antenna lead-in
SO238 (female
PL-259)		connector,
		male PL-259

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Uniden UM380 owner manual Connecting the radio, Power Supply Requirements VHF Antenna Requirements

Contents

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