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- Page 1 MOBILE RADIO INSTALLATION GUIDE TO INSTALLING MOBILE RADIO TRANS- CEIVERS IN VEHICLES...
- Page 2 VEHICLE ‘ PREPARATION ‘ Some vehicles require special attention. Check if there are installation in- Vehicle manufacturer These notes are written for petrol/diesel engined cars, vans structions available for your car. or agent. etc. with 12 volt battery supplies. Other types of vehicles may be subject to special regulations. Check that radio is suitable and Radio manufacturer or If in doubt, please contact either the vehicle or radio distribu-...
- Page 3 ANTENNA ‘ Many types and sizes of antennas are available, whatever Don’t forget that the antenna must also be securely mounted you choose you need to consider some basic points : vehicle and should be a sensible size. If you choose a magnetic mount type, be sure that it is rated for the antenna type.
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Page 4: Installation
CABLING INSTALLATION ‘ ‘ Mobile transceivers generally need a direct connection to the Start the installation with any mechanical work that is required vehicle battery. for fitting the radio mount, cables, etc. You need to check where you can route the DC supply cable Before drilling any hole in a vehicle check exactly what is be- and RF coaxial cables. -
Page 5: Battery Connection
BATTERY CONNECTION TESTING ‘ ‘ Mobile transceivers are usually intended for direct connection Switch on transceiver and check that it functions OK. to the battery. Check the antenna matching with a VSWR meter, if possible, Before disconnecting the battery you need to be aware of adjust the antenna for a minimum value. - Page 6 STATIC OPERATIONAL CHECKS MOBILE OPERATIONAL CHECKS ‘ ‘ ‘ Start the engine of the vehicle and repeat ALL the tests de- DO NOT PERFORM THESE CHECKS IN CITY TRAFFIC! scribed in ‘TESTING’. Check that there is no disturbance of the engine control or Find a quiet road, start the vehicle and while moving slowly engine speed.
- Page 7 Finally stop the vehicle, switch OFF the transceiver and re- WARNING ! check your installation : • Nothing has come loose? • No equipment or cable was inconveniently placed for If the vehicle and transceiver installation does not pass your driving or your passenger’s safety? every check without problem you should seek expert as- •...
- Page 8 A-6208I-1EU Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan 2002 Icom Inc. ©...
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