Introduction; Control Head Mounting Position - Motorola GM1200E Installation Manual

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Introduction

Your mobile two-way radio offers various methods of installation possibilities. The standard radio
package contains a direct mounting trunnion and power cables. Some models of the mobile radios
may also be mounted in the car radio cut-out. This requires a mounting kit GLN7320 per ISO7736.
In both cases it should be assured that the cables can be routed to the radio cabinet without being
exposed to excessive heat or mechanical damage.
On the rear of the radio an accessory connector provides the connection to the different accessories
required for the installation. The front control head panel has an eight pin telephone type connector
to allow connection of various microphones.
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Control Head Mounting Position

The control head is designed to be reverse mounted on the radio, i.e. rotated through 180 ° .
This useful feature provides multiple mounting options for the radio. For example, the radio may be
mounted on either side of the vehicle transmission tunnel with the cooling fins of the radio against
the side of the tunnel to facilitate the safest and ergonomically ideal position. The control head is
then positioned to provide most convenient user access.
To reverse mount the control head perform the following steps:
1. Remove the control head by inserting a small flat blade screwdriver, or similar, in the recesses
between the control head and the radio housing.
2. Press until the control head releases and then repeat the operation on the opposite side of
the radio.
3. Pull the control head away, ensuring that the flex connector remains attached to the control
head.
Rotate the control head through 180 ° and align the flex to the new position by folding.
4.
5. Replace the control head onto the housing by pushing until the protuding tabs snap into
place.
CAUTION:
Radio Installation
The contact surface of the flex should be facing the printed circuit board.
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