Connecting The Power Cords; Ground Information; Marine Installation - Uniden Bearcat 880 Owner's Manual

for your requirements. A whip style antenna may be used for automobile
installation.
A short 'loaded' whip antenna is easier to install on an automobile, but its
efficiency is less than that of a full quarter-wave whip antenna.

Connecting the Power Cords

Uniden recommends connecting the power lead to the Ignition Switch
Accessory Terminal. This way, the transceiver is automatically turned off
when the ignition switch is turned off.
As an alternative, the power cord may be connected to an available
terminal on the fuse block or to a point in the wiring harness. However,
caution must be taken to prevent a short circuit. If in doubt, contact your
vehicle dealer for information.

Ground Information

This transceiver may be installed and used in any 12-volt DC negative ground
system vehicle.
negative ground system
With a negative ground system, the negative (-) battery terminal is
usually connected to the vehicle motor block.
Connect the red DC power cord from the
transceiver to the positive (+) battery terminal
or other convenient point. Then connect the
black power cord to the vehicle chassis or negative (-) battery terminal.

marine installation

Consult your dealer for information regarding marine istallation. It is
important to adequately ground the system and to prevent electrolysis
between the fittings in the hull and the water.
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