GETTING STARTEDNote: The following instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized Kenwoodservice facility, or the factory.Supplied AcceSSorieSCarefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the itemslisted below before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing orhave been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.DC power cable (with fuses). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • 0 A fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw set• 5 x 6 mm self-tapping screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4• Hex-headed screw with washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4• Spring washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4• Flat washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Instruction manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . prepArAtionVarious electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protectedfrom the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Typical examples includeelectronic fuel injection, anti-skid braking, and cruise control. If your vehicle contains suchequipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if theywill perform normally while transmitting.n Power Cable ConnectionThe transceiver operates in 2 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity andvoltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.1 Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the firewall, where thepower cable can be passed through.• If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill a hole, then install a rubber grommet.2 Run the power cable through the firewall and into the engine compartment.3 Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black leadto the negative (–) battery terminal.• Place the fuse as close to the battery as possible.4 Coil the surplus cable and secure it with a retaining band.• Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removedfor servicing while keeping the power applied.