Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
Installation
MOBILE STATION INSTALLATION
e
Plan
the
location
of
the
transceiver
and
microphone
bracket
before
beginning
installation.
1.
Select a
location
that
is
convenient
for
ope
r
ating
the
radio
,
but
does
not
interfere
with
the
driver
or
passenger
.
2.
Install
bracket
with
self
-
tapping
screws
provided
.
3.
Connect
wiring.
(See instructions
for
Connecting
the
Power Cords).
4.
Attach
the
microphone
bracket
to
side
of
the
radio.
5.
Attach
radio
to
bracket.
MOBILE STATION
ANTENNA
Because
the
maximum
power
output
of
the
transmitter
is
limited
by
the
FCC,
the
quality
of
your
antenna
is
very
important.
To
achieve
the
maximum
transmission distance, we
strongly
recommend
that
you install
only
a high
quality
antenna. You have
just
purchased a
superior
transceiver
-
don
't diminish its
performance
by
installing an inferior antenna.
Only a properly matched antenna system will allow maximum
power
transfer from
the
50
Ohm
transmission line
to
the
radiating element. Your
RoadKing dealer
is
qualified
to
help you select
the
proper
antenna
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.
However,
the
efficiency
of
the
short
whip
antenna
is
less
than
that
of
a full
quarter-wave
whip
antenna.
Special
Note
On
Magnetic
Mount
Antennas:
CB radios and antennas must
be
electrically connected through a chassis
ground. Magnetic antennas
do
not
provide
as
good
a chassis
ground
connection
as
a permanent
mount
antenna and could result in high
SWR
readings. Magnetic
mount
antennas will offer just
as
good
performance
if
you attach a
grounding
wire from
the
radio chassis
to
the
chassis
of
the
vehicle
that
is
also attached
to
the
vehicles negative battery
terminal.
Do
not
confuse
the
"negative"
power
hook
up
with
the
chassis
grounq, they serve separate important functions.
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