MIDLAND RG2 - Manual (Page 13)

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4.7 Connections
Refer to the following diagram:
4.7.a Power Supply
The transceiver power supply must be 12V DC (see specifics in par. 14). The red
cable must be connected to the positive pin, the black to the negative pin.
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Warning! A faulty connection may seriously damage the radio!
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The power cable is equipped with a protection fuse. If the fuse shorts, look for its
reason before substituting the cable with a new one of the same type and value.
Never short-circuit it, as this may damage the radio.
4.7.b GPS device
If your REGATTA 2 transceiver is connected to a GPS receiver, you can obtain and
view NMEA information relative to the current position the vessel (latitude and
longitude) and the local time with respect to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Wire Colors of Accessory cable:
ORANGE: Pin 4 to GPS +
RED: Pin 1 to GPS -
GREEN: Pin 3 to + supply for GPS
Male (Regatta) connector view
4.7.c Antenna
The antenna is an extremely important part of the device and noticeably influences
the settings of any telecommunications device. Contact your supplier regarding the
antenna and request advice about how to mount and best connect it to your
transceiver.
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Warning! Ensure the antenna is in perfect working order. It may otherwise
seriously damage the radio! A periodical measurement of the stationary waves is
advised using a suitable SWR meter.