Installation; Safety / Warning Information; Location; Mounting The Radio - Standard Horizon GX2400GPS Owner's Manual

8 INSTALLATION

8.1 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION

Operation of this radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations
only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure
conditions of passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separa-
tion distance of 3 feet (1 m). Failure to observe these restrictions will result in
exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits.
Antenna Installation:
The antenna must be located at least 3 feet (1 m) away from passengers in
order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements.

8.2 LOCATION

The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:
• complies with the compass safe distances shown in the table below to
prevent interference to a magnetic compass
Transceiver Unit
Handset
• provides accessibility to the front panel controls
• allows connection to a power source and antennas
• has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger
• is at least 3 feet (1 m) away from the radio's antenna
• the signals from the GPS satellites can be adequately received
NOTE: To insure the radio does not affect the compass or radio's performance
is not affected by the antenna location, temporarily connect the radio in the
desired location and:
a. Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviation
b. Connect the antenna and key the radio. Check to ensure the radio is
operating correctly by requesting a radio check.

8.3 MOUNTING THE RADIO

8.3.1 Supplied Mounting Bracket

The supplied mounting bracket allows desktop mounting.
Use a 13/64" (5.2 mm) bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 0.4 inch
(10 mm) thick and can support more than 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) and secure the bracket
with the supplied screws, spring washers, flat washers, and nuts.
16
1.0 m
0.5 m