M-tech Legend I Owner's Manual - page 8
?. INSTALLATION
Connect The Microphone
Align the microphone connector with the jack on the front of the radio. Push the connector in firmly and
secure it with the locking screw.
Connect The Power
You can connect the radio to any standard 12 volt DC power source, with a negative ground. If you don't
know whether your power supply uses a positive or negative ground. consult the manual for your power
supply or contact the manufacturer.
• The EUT is supplied by car battery.
WARNING! DO NOT connect this equipment to a power supply if you are not absolutely certain of the
grounding typel
l . Make sure your power supply is tu med off.
2. Connect the RED lead on the radio to the power supply's POSITIVE{+] pole. and connect the BLACK
lead to the power supply's NEGATIVE [-) pole or to a neutral ground such as the chassis.
3. Tum on your power supply.
4. Tum the radio's Volume knob clockwise to power on the radio.
lnstulnng The Mounting Brocket
When choosing the location for the radio's mounting bracket. keep the following things in mind:
.,.. Pick a location that does not block your view, interfere with your vehicle's controls, or hinder your
driving
.,.. Make sure the radio and microphone are not in front of on airbag .
.,.. Pick a solid surface that con support the weight of the bracket and the radio •
.,.. Make sure there's enough room. (You may wont to put the radio in the bracket when you're choosing
where to install the brock:et.)
Once you choose the location, use the included, self-tapping screws to attach the mounting bracket to your
vehicle (you don't have to drill holes). Slide the radio into the bracket with the rubber rings and use the
included knobs to hold it at the preferred angle. You can also attach the microphone holder to either side of
the radio, either
vertically or horizontally. To attach the microphone holder, secure it to the side of the radio using the
included machine screws.
Connecflng An External Antenna
WARNING! The minimum permitted use distance is 0.63m. The antenna must not be collocated or used with
any other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION: Never operate your radio with no antenna or with a damaged antenna cable. This can
damage the radio.
You will need to purchase an antenna to operate the radio. There are two basic types of mobile CB
antennas-full-length whips and loaded whips--with a wide variety of mounts to suit different vehicle
locations .
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Choose an antenna that matches the specifications of this radio .
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Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions carefully •
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Tune your antenna using a Standing-Wave Ratio (SWR) meter: set the radio to channel 20. and adjust
the antenna until the SWR is as close as 1 :1 as possible.
CAUTION: Make sure the SWR is less than 2:1 before using the radio. An SWR higher than 2:1 con damage
the transmitter.
Your dealer can help you select the antenna that is best for your needs. Consult the specifications in the
back of this manual for detailed transmitter and antenna information.
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