Installing A Dual-Radio System; Overview Of Steps Required - Tait TM8260 Installation And Programming Manual

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Installing a Dual-Radio System

This section describes how to install all components in a dual radio system,
including downloading NTIDs and removing link J4, installing the radio
bodies and control head, connecting the radio system to a power source, and
installing antennas and remote speakers.
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Overview of Steps Required

Before you start, make sure you have all the necessary tools and components.
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Check that the all devices in the radio system have the same firmware,
and the radio bodies have the necessary software features. See
"Checking the Required Firmware Versions and Software Features"
on page 17.
Download NTIDs to all devices in the system. See
Configurations" on page
Remove link J4 from the radio body interface that will be connected
to the control head. See
Assemble the body interfaces. See
Interfaces" on page 22.
Mount the radio bodies. See
page 23.
Install the radio connecting cable. See
Connecting Cable" on page
Install the antennas. See
Connect the radios to a power source. See
Cables to a Power Source" on page
(Optional) Connect remote speakers (see
Speakers" on page 30) and a cross-band cable (see
band Linking Cable" on page
Install the control head or heads. See
Solution" on page 32.
Install the fuses and check the installation. See
Installation" on page 36.
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"Removing Link J4" on page
"Assembling the Body Remote
"Mounting the Radio Bodies" on
"Installing the Radio
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"Installing the Antennas" on page
"Connecting the Power
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"Connecting Remote
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"Installing the Control Head
"Checking the
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