Mounting And Connections - Cobra 76 XTR Street Communicator User Manual

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Installation
Mounting and

Mounting and Connections

Connections The Junction Box is held by two screws, permitting
mounting in the manner most convenient for your
installation.
Mounting hardware is supplied for mounting the Junction
Box. The mounting must be mechanically strong and also
provide a good electrical connection to the chassis of the
vehicle. Proceed as follows to mount junction box:
After you have determined the most convenient
location in your vehicle, hold the Cobra 76 XTR Junction
Box in the exact location desired. If nothing will
interfere with mounting it in the desired position, use
the Junction Box as a template to mark the location
for the mounting screws. Before drilling the holes,
make sure nothing will interfere with the installation
of the mounting screws.
Connect the antenna cable connector to the antenna
receptacle on the unit. Most CB antennas are
terminated with a type PL-259 plug and mate with the
receptacle.
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For constant 12 volt source power, connect the red wire
marked "BATT(+)" directly to the positive side of the
battery or to a connection on the fuse block that is
always on.
Connect the black wire marked "Ground" to the negative
side of the car, usually the chassis. Any other location
with good electrical contact (paint removed) will also
work.
Installation
Mounting and
Connections
Caution
Leaving the 76 XTR on after your
car is turned off can drain your
car battery when connected to a
constant 12 volt source. When
connected to an accessory 12
volt source the unit will turn off
when vehicle is turned off.
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