Chapter 1 Introduction; Mobile Radio Description; Dimensions; Mid Power Dash Mount Transceiver And Trunnion - Motorola APX 8500 Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual covers the installation procedures for ASTRO APX mobile and motorcycle radios with
O2, O3, O5, O7 and O9 control heads, and accessories required to complete the radio system. The
radio system consists of a control head, radio, antenna, microphone, speaker, cabling, Universal
Relay Controller (URC), and accessories.
NOTE: APX Mobile high power do not support motorcycle radios.
1.1

Mobile Radio Description

1.1.1

Dimensions

When installing the radio, plan the installation carefully and leave additional room in the rear of the
radio for cabling and accessory connections. Allow additional room in the front of the radio for
access, controls, and cabling for remote mount and to the sides of the radio so that you can access
and install the trunnion screws/wing screws.
NOTE: The measurement unit used in
206
Figure 1-1. Front View of O2 Control Head Attached
to APX 8500

Mid Power Dash Mount Transceiver and Trunnion

Draft
Figure 1-1
61
153
to Figure 1-20 is millimeter.
306
293
Figure 1-2. Side View of O2 Control Head
Attached to APX 8500
Mid Power Dash Mount Transceiver and Trunnion
38
51
84