13FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL13.8V DC Cable Pigtail w/FuseThis is the power supply connection for the transceiver. Use the supplied DC cable toconnect this pigtail to the car battery or other DC power supply capable of at least 10Amperes (continuous duty). Make certain that the red lead connects to the positive sideof the supply. The fuse is 15-A.ANT Coaxial SocketConnect a 144-MHz antenna to this type-M (SO-239) socket using 50-Ohm coaxialcable and a type-M (PL-259) plug. Make sure the antenna is designed specifically foruse on the operating frequency.EXT SP JackThis 2-contact 3.5-mm mini phone jack provides receiver audio output for an optionalexternal speaker. The audio impedance is 4 Ohms, and the level varies according to thesetting of the front panel’s VOL control. Inserting a plug into this jack disables audiofrom the transceiver’s internal speaker.REAR P ANEL C ONNECTORS