Mounting and powering the radio – Cobra Electronics Mrf 80b User Manual

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Mounting and
Powering the Radio

Installation and Start-Up

NOTE
All wiring is best kept as short as possible. If the power leads must be

extended, use a high-quality, marine-grade cable sized for up to 10 amps
of current. To minimize voltage drop, choose a wire gauge as follows:

Length Wire

Gauge

Up to 1.5m(4.9ft)

1.6 mils(#14)

Up to 3.0m(9.8 ft)

2.0 mils(#12)

Up to 5.0m(16.4 ft)

2.6 mils(#10)

Up to 6.0m(19.7 ft)

3.3 mils(#8)

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