TRC-465  (210-1567)          Installation              Faxback Doc. # 14599

Mounting the Radio

The most common mounting location for this CB is under your vehicle's
dashboard.  When choosing a location, be sure the CB is easy to reach, all 
cables are clear of the vehicle's pedals or other moving parts, and the 
radio is not directly in the path of the heating vents.  Also, be sure
that the radio is located so that the passengers have enough leg room.

1.  Choose a mounting location.  Then, use the mounting bracket as a
    template to mark the positions for the mounting screw holes.

2.  In the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the screws.
    Take care not to drill into or damage objects behind the mounting 
    surface.

3.  Attach the bracket using the supplied self-tapping screws and lock
    washers.

4.  Using the supplied screws, attach the microphone holder to the side
    of the radio.

5.  Attach the radio to the bracket using the washers and mounting knobs.

6.  Insert the microphone cord's plug into the microphone jack on the side
    of the radio.  Be sure to match the notch in the plug with the one in
    the jack.  Then, slide the microphone onto the microphone holder.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

There are many different types of CB antennas for mobile CBs.  Each antenna
has benefits, and you should choose the one that best meets your needs.
Here is a brief description of some of the most popular antennas.

 GUTTER OR TRUCK-LID - This antenna clamps onto your vehicle, so you do not
 ANTENNA               have to drill holes to mount it.  The trunk-lid
                       antenna's coverage patterns are slightly directional
                       (to the front of, and away from the side of the
                       vehicle on which you mount it).  The gutter antenna
                       has a slightly better range than the trunk-lid
                       antenna simply because it is usually mounted higher
                       on the vehicle.

    MAGNETIC ANTENNA - This antenna has a strong magnet that attaches the
                       antenna to your vehicle.  You can attach a magnetic
                       antenna to any flat metal surface.  A magnetic
                       antenna is great for temporary or permanent
                       installations.  Its greatest benefit is that you can
                       mount it at the center of the vehicle's roof (the
                       place for best performance) without drilling.

        ROOF ANTENNA - This antenna radiates the signal equally in all
                       directions, providing the best range because it is
                       usually mounted at the vehicle's highest point.  Be
                       careful, however, because you must drill a hole in
                       the roof of your vehicle to mount it.

      BUMPER ANTENNA - This antenna is a 102-inch, 1/4 wave antenna that
                       clamps onto your bumper.  Its signal pattern is
                       slightly different (to the front of, and away from
                       the side of the vehicle on which you mount it). 
                       Because of its height, this antenna usually provides
                       excellent performance, but can be a problem in low-
                       clearance areas.

COMBINATION AM/FM/CB - This antenna provides signals for your AM/FM
ANTENNA                and CB.  Some prefer this antenna because it
                       eliminates the need for an extra antenna on their
                       vehicle.  The performance of this antenna is
                       adequate but not as good as a dedicated CB antenna.

Additional considerations:

    Mount the antenna as high as possible on the vehicle.

    Mount the antenna as far as possible from other radio antennas.

    Mount the antenna vertically for best performance.

Once you choose an antenna, mount it following the antenna's instructions.
Then, route the antenna's cable to the radio's location and connect the
cable to the ANT terminal on the back of the radio.  Observe the following
precautions when routing the antenna's cable:

    Do not run the cable next to sharp edges or moving parts that might
    damage the cable.

    Do not run the cable next to power cables or other radio antenna
    cables.

    Do not run the cable through the engine compartment or other areas that
    produce extreme heat.

USING AN EXTERNAL CB SPEAKER

You can connect an external speaker to the CB. Use an 8-ohm speaker with
a 1/8-inch plug, such as Radio shack's cat. no. 21-549.  Insert the plug 
into the EXT jack on the back of the radio.

CONNECTING POWER

We designed your CB for connection to 12-volt power systems.  The red and
black wires on the power cord packed with your CB are for power connections.

1.  Plug in the single connector end of the power cord to the DC POWER jack
    on the CB's back panel.

2.  Connect the red wire (with the in-line fuse holder) to a terminal that
    provides power only when you turn the ignition to ON or ACC.

3.  Connect the black wire to a metal part of the vehicle's frame (chassis
    ground)

Note:  Modern vehicles have many non-metallic parts.  If you connect the 
       black wire to a non-metallic part, or if a nonmetallic part
       insulates the wire from the vehicle's chassis, the CB does not work.


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