Connecting The Radio - Uniden UM415BK Owner's Manual

1. Install the radio into the mounting bracket.
2. Position the
radio into the
desired location.
Mark the edges
of the bracket
on the mounting
surface.
3. Remove the
mounting
bracket drill
template from
the back of the
manual, and use
the template
to mark the
drill holes on
the mounting
surface.
4. Drill the holes for the mounting bracket; be sure to follow any special requirements of
the mounting surface.
5. Remove the bracket from the radio,
and use the mounting hardware to
secure the bracket to the mounting
surface.
6. Install the radio back into the
mounting bracket.
To operate correctly, your radio

Connecting the radio

requires two electrical connections:
providing it with power from the
boat's electrical system

connecting a VHF-FM marine
antenna to the antenna connector

Power Supply Requirements
Nominal 13.8 VDC power supply with a
negative ground (10.5 VDC to 16.0 VDC).
Power leads should be kept as short as
possible. A direct connection to the power
supply is ideal.
Minimum of #14 AWG copper wire for
extensions up to 20 feet, 12 AWG wire for
extensions from 20 to 35 feet, or 10 AWG
wire for extensions from 35 to 60 feet.
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Step 1: Step 1:
Slide the radio Slide the radio
into the mounting into the mounting
bracket. bracket.
Step 2: Step 2:
Tighten the mounting knobs Tighten the mounting knobs
to secure the radio in place. to secure the radio in place.
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Hex nut Hex nut
Spring washer Spring washer
Washer Washer
Hex bolt Hex bolt
VHF Antenna Requirements
Male PL-259 connector
50 Ω impedance
Minimum 4 foot, 3 dB rated antenna for
sailboats or 8 foot, 6dB rated antenna for
powerboats
Minimum RG-58 lead-in wire for antenna
leads up to 20 feet, RG-8X for antenna
leads from 20 to 35 feet, or RG-8U for
antenna leads from 35 to 60 feet.
Mounting Mounting
surface surface
Mounting Mounting
bracket bracket
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