9FT-2900E O PERATING M ANUALINSTALLATIONBASE STATION I NSTALLATIONThe FT-2900E is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The FT-2900E is specifically designed to integrate into your station easily, using the information tofollow as a reference.AC Power SuppliesOperation of the FT-2900E from an AC line requires a power source capable of providingat least 11 Amps continuously at 13.8 Volts DC. The FP-1030A AC Power Supply is avail-able from your Yaesu dealer to satisfy these requirements. Other well-regulated power sup-plies may be used, as well, if they meet the above voltage and current specifications.Use the DC power cable supplied with your transceiver for making power connections tothe power supply. Connect the RED power cable lead to the POSITIVE (+) power supplyterminal, and connect the BLACK power cable lead to the NEGATIVE (–) power supplyterminal.Base Station FeetThe supplied Base Station Feet allow the trans-ceiver to be tilted upward for better viewing.To install the Base Station Feet, remove the twoscrews affixing the front side of the bottom cover,then install the Base Station Feet using thesescrews.