Cobra Electronics MRF45 Two-Way Radio User Manual


 
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Mounting And
Powering The Radio
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Warning Sticker
FCC regulations require that the Warning Sticker
supplied with this radio be applied to a spot where
it is easily seen by the radio operator. Be sure the
location is clean and dry before applying the sticker.
Electrical Power Connection
Your CobraMarine VHF radio is powered
from the vessel’s 13.8-volt negative
ground direct current electrical system
(12-volt nominal). A fused power
connection lead is provided at the back
of the transceiver.
To Connect To A Power Source:
1. Attach the black power wire to a
negative ground.
2. Attach the fused red power wire to
the positive side of the power system.
CAUTION
A reverse polarity connection will damage the radio.
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PowerConnectionCables
Red Cable
Positive (+)
Black Cable
Negative (-)
– +
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arningSticker
Microphone Bracket
To Install The Microphone Bracket:
Install the microphone bracket on a vertical surface near the
transceiver using the supplied stainless steel screws.
Flush Mount Kit (Not Included)
A Flush Mounting kit is available as an optional accessory
for your CobraMarine VHF radio to allow its installation in
almost any flat surface. See page 70 for ordering
information.
To Mount The Transceiver Flush In Almost Any Flat Surface:
1. Use the supplied template to mark and cut an opening
in the flat surface. See page 71 for template.
CAUTION
Before cutting, be sure the area behind the flat
surface is clear of any instruments or wires that
might be damaged in the process.
2. Insert the transceiver into the opening.
3. Attach the mounting brackets to
the sides of the transceiver with
the adjusting screw flanges facing
the back of the flat surface.
4. Tighten the adjusting screws against
the back of the flat surface until the
flange on the front of the transceiver
is tight against the flat surface.
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InsertTransceiver
AdjustScrews
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icrophoneBracket
AttachMountingBrackets