Installation Instructions

2.3
Power Cables (Transceiver and Control Head)
Route the RED power cable from both the radio and the control head to the vehicle battery
compartment, using accepted industry methods and standards. Be sure to grommet the firewall hole to
protect the cable.
Remove the 15 A (part number 6580283E06), 20 A (part number 6580283E07), or 30 A (part number
6580283E09) fuse from the fuseholder and connect the red lead of the radio power cable to the
positive battery terminal using the hardware provided as shown in Figure 63: HKN6188_ Power Cable
with External Speaker Connector on page 63 and Figure 64: HKN6187_ Power Cable with External
Speaker Connector, Record Audio Output Jack (2.5 mm) and Earphone Jack (2.5 mm) on page 64.
Connect the black lead to a convenient solid chassis ground point. DO NOT connect the black lead
directly to the battery negative terminal.
Table 10: Power Cables
Description Part Number
Mid Power Dash Mount HKN4191_
Mid Power Remote Mount HKN4192_
O5, O7, and O9 Remote Control Head Power
Cable
HKN6188_
NOTICE: Remote Control Head power cable uses a 5 A Fuse (part number 6580283E03).
2.3.1
Optional Locking Feature for High-Power Chassis Power Cables
An optional clip (HLN7017_) can be used to increase DC cable retention in high-power radios.
Procedure:
1 Insert the DC cable to the radio by aligning the male and female portions of the battery side with
the mating components on the radio side.
Figure 58: Inserting DC Cable to the Radio
2 Insert the locking bracket (HLN7017_) onto the DC cable.
3 Slide the bracket toward the radio until the bracket clips snap onto the radio features.
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