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3-2. CONNECTION
3-2-1. Mobile Installations
Cautions:------------------------------
1.
Before
installing
the
power
cable
disconnect
the
nega
tive lead from the battery for safety.
2.
After
installation
and
wiring
have
been
completed
go
back
and
check
your
work
to
ensure
that
you
have
not
made
any
errors,
before
you
reconnect
the
negative
bat
tery lead.
3.
If the fuse opens be sure to check that each conductor
is undamaged, then replace the fuse with one of the same
rating.
4.
After
completing
the
wiring,
wrap
the
fuse
holder
with
heat resistant tape to protect against heat and moisture.
5.
Do not remove the fuse even if the power cable is too
long.
A. Battery Connections
Connect
the
power
cable
directly
to
the
battery
terminals.
Use of the cigarette lighter socket will lead to a poor con
nection,
and
will
result
in
poor
performance.
Play
close
at
tention
to
the
polarity
of
the
cables
when
connecting
them
to the battery. Remember Red is positive and black is nega
tive !
B. Ignition Noise
This
transceiver
has
been
designed
to
suppress
ignition
noise,
however,
you
may
occasionally
encounter
an
instal
lation where the use of suppressor type plugs might be called
for.
3-2-2. Fixed Station
A
regulated
DC
power
Supply
(13.8
VDC)
is
required.
The
PS-430' or the PS-50 are recommended.
CAUTION:------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Never connect the AC power cable of the Power supply
to
the
AC
outlet
until
all
other
connections
have
been
made.