User Manual

Follow these steps to mount the CB
using the supplied hardware.
1.Using the mounting bracket as a
template ,mark the positions for the
screw holes on the mounting sur-
face.
2.In each marked position ,drill a hole
slightly smaller then the supplied
mounting screws.
Caution: Be careful not to drill into
objects behind the mounting surface
3.Using a Phillips screwdriver,attach
the mounting bracket to the mount-
ing surface with the supplied screws
and lock washers.
4.Attach the CB to the mounting
bracket using the supplied rubber
washers and mounting knobs.
Note : The radio has a Compass mode
and in order to use the mode correctly,
You have to install this set HORIZONTALY.
CONNECTING THE
MICROPHONE
1.Aligh the slot on the bottom of the
microphone’s plug with the ridge
inside the microphone jack.Then
fully insert the plug into the jack
2.Turn the plug’s locking nut clock-
wise to tighten it.
3.Slide the microphone onto the
microphone holder.
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To disconnect the microphone from
theCB,unscrew the locking nut then
pull out the plug.
Caution : Never pull on the micro-
phone’s cable.
CONECTING AN
ANTENNA
There are many different types of CB
Antenna for mobile CBs. Each antenna
Type has its own benefits,so choose the
One that best meets your needs.Your
Local RadioShack store sells a wide Vari-
ety of antennas.
Note: if you are using this CB as a
Base station,see”Using the CB as a
Base Station”on Page 7.
When you chosse an antenna,keep in
Mind that for the bast performance you
Should mount the antenna:
• as high as possible on the vehice
• as far as possible from source of
electrical noise
• vertically
Once you choose an antenna, follow
its mounting instructions. Then route
The Cable to the CB and connect the
Cable toThe ANT .jack on the back
of the CB.
Cautions:
• Avoid routing the cable next to sharp
edges or moving parts,which might
danage the cable.
• Do not run the cable next to power
cables or other radio antenna cables
• Do nut run the cable through the en-
gine compartment or other areas
that produce extreme heat.
For maximum range, adjust the anten-
na’s Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) using
an SWR meter(not Supplied).
Follow the instruction supplied with the
SWR meter and antenna to adjust your
antenna’s SWR to the lowest possible
value SWR values of 2.0:1 are general-
ly acceptable,with readings of 1.5:1 or
lower being more desirable.
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