Installing And Strapping The Flexible Antenna - Motorola APX 3000 User Manual

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Chapter 2 : Preparing Your Radio for Use
2.12.2

Installing and Strapping the Flexible Antenna

Prerequisites: Ensure the radio is turned off before you install or detach the antenna.
When and where to use:
CAUTION:
• Do not twist or coil the antenna because this results in antenna performance degradation.
• To satisfy compliance with RF Exposure standards and improve radio performance, use the
spacers provided to maintain a distance of 0.50 inch
picture where
C
• Secure the antenna
when strapping it to the body to improve radio
A
Procedure:
1 Set the antenna in its receptacle and turn clockwise to attach it to your radio.
NOTE: The tightening torque allowable is 15 lb-ft (maximum) to avoid damage to the
antenna and radio.
To remove the antenna, turn the antenna counterclockwise.
2 Position the spacers along the antenna to maintain 0.5 inch from your body.
NOTE: The spacer can be cut into individual segment per method shown in the following
picture.
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is the antenna and is the spacer.
A
B
as shown in the following picture. Ensure the spacer
C
D
C
from your body. See the following
performance.
is upright