Mounting And Connections - Cobra 18WXST II User Manual

Installation Operation
Mounting and

Mounting and Connections

Connections
Select a location for the transceiver and micro-
phone bracket that is con ve nient for operation.
Note
In automobiles, the transceiver is usually mount-
The transceiver is held in the
ed to the underneath of the dash panel, with the
universal mounting bracket by
microphone bracket beside it.
two thumb screws, permitting
Hold the radio with mounting bracket in the
adjustment at the most con ve-
exact location desired. Remove the mounting
nient angle.
bracket and use it as a template to mark the
location for the mounting screws.
A universal mounting bracket
is supplied along with self tap-
ping screws and star washers.
To mount the transceiver:
Drill necessary holes and secure mounting
bracket in lo ca tion.
Connect the antenna cable plug to the re cep ta-
cle marked "ANT" on the back of the unit.
13.8V DC
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CB Tranceiver
CB Transceiver
EXT. SPKR.
ANTENNA
POWER
Connect the red lead of DC power cord to an
accessory 12 volt fuse.
Connect the orange lead to a constant 12v fuse
(ie: cigarette lighter or direct to battery).
Connect the black lead to the negative side of
the au to mo bile. This is usually the chassis. Any
con ve nient location with good electrical contact
(remove paint) may be used.
Mount the microphone bracket on right side of
the transceiver or near it using two screws sup-
plied. When mount ing in an automobile, place
the bracket under the dash so the microphone
is readily accessible.
Attach the 4-pin microphone cable to receptacle
on front of unit and install unit in bracket securely.
Installation Operation
Mounting and
Connections
Note
Before installing the CB radio,
visually check the ve hi cle bat-
tery connections to determine
which battery ter mi nal, posi-
tive or negative (positive is the
larger of the two) is grounded
to the engine block
(or chassis).
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