Installing Your Radio; Preparing For Installation; Installing The Mounting Bracket; Installing An Antenna - Midland MXT575 Manual

Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and
guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy:
United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2
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sub-part J
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
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(IEEE) C95. 1-1992
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition
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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States,
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Report 86, 1986
International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
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To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or uncontrolled
environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time. The radio generates measurable
RF energy exposure only when transmitting. The consumer must maintain a minimum safe separation
distance of 16 inches (40 cm) from the antenna when transmitting.

INSTALLING YOUR RADIO

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

This radio may be installed in any 12-volt negative ground system vehicle. Most current U.S. and foreign
vehicles use a negative ground system, but some older models and some newer large trucks may have a
positive ground. Check the specifications for your vehicle before beginning installation. Generally, you
have a negative-ground system if the negative (-) battery terminal is connected to the motor block.
Contact your dealer if you are unable to determine your vehicle's polarity system.
Read these instructions completely before beginning installation.
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Read and follow all safety precautions in your vehicle's Service Manual.
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Make sure all necessary tools, materials, and parts are on hand.
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before installing your radio. Be sure to reconnect the
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cable when installation is complete.
Determine a mounting location for your radio. The MXT575 is designed to be installed under the
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dash or vertically on the center console. Choose a location that does not impair visibility or
interfere with driving. Also, take into consideration the routing and length of the lead wires and
cables to the power source, antenna, and/or optional external speaker.
CAUTION: Extreme care should be exercised when drilling into the dash to avoid damage to under dash
electronic ignition, cruise control, instrument and/or accessory wiring.

INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET

1. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the location of each screw hole. Use a nail or
other sharp pointed object to mark the hole locations.
2. Attach the bracket with the supplied self-tapping screws. Tighten the screws securely. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
3. Once the bracket is secured to the vehicle, slide the radio into the bracket. Be sure the radio
locks into the bracket so it does not shift while the vehicle is in motion.

INSTALLING AN ANTENNA

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