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3-2. CONNECTIONS
3-2-1. Precautions
1. Before connecting or disconnecting the power connec-
tor, be sure to turn off the power switches
of the
receiver, engine key, and the DC power supply'
2. Observe the polarity of the cable' The receiver operates
on 13.8 VDC, negative ground' Battery
polarity muit
be correct. The power cable is color coded:
(A) Antenna
The ¡nstallation of the antenna and a good earth
grounding
is important for optimum reception of short-wave'
broad-
"u", o, amateur radio signals' A good outdoor
antenna will
provide the best results.
Á simple method is to install the wire antenna
as high as
possible, it must be extended to its full length for
good
results.
Antenna
Red
Black
+ (Positive) Polarity
- (Negative) PolaritY
Notes:
1. Before installing the power cable, be sure to
remove the
negative lead from the battery for safety'
2. Afier installation and wiring, be sure to double
check for
correct installation before reconnecting the negative
lead to the battery terminal'
3. lf the fuse opens, be sure to check each conductor
for
damage.
After-you have checked the cable and determined
that
there is no problem replace the FUSE with one
of the
same rat¡ng.
4. After completing the wiring, wrap the fuse
holder with
tape to Protect aga¡nst moisture'
5. Do not remove the fuse even if the power cable
is too
long.
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