8 FT-8900R Operating ManualI NSTALLATIONMOBILE I NSTALLATIONThe FT-8900R must only be installed in vehicles having a 13.8 Volt negative ground elec-trical system. Mount the transceiver where the display, controls, and microphone are easilyaccessible, using the supplied MMB-36 mounting bracket.The transceiver may be installed in almost any location, but should not be positioned near aheating vent nor anywhere where it might interfere with driving (either visually or mechani-cally). Make sure to provide plenty of space on all sides of the transceiver so that air canflow freely around the radio’s case. Refer to the diagrams showing proper installation proce-dures.Transceiver Installation Choose a mounting location with sufficient clearance for the transceiver. Using the mount-ing bracket as a template for the mounting holes, use a 4.8 mm (3/16”) bit to drill themounting holes, and secure the mounting bracket with the supplied screws, washers, andnuts (see diagram). Position the transceiver in the bracket so that the holes in the side are aligned with thosein the bracket, and bolt the transceiver into place using the supplied short screws and flatwashers.