Mounting The Gps Antenna (Vc6096 Only) - Motorola VC6000 Series Quick Reference Manual

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Mounting the GPS Antenna (VC6096 only)

The VC6096 is supplied with an internal module of Global Positioning
System (GPS).
Connect the cable connector of the GPS antenna to the GPS connector
at the back of the VC6096.
CAUTION
Installation guidelines:
1. Recommended GPS
antenna - Motorola part
number 8508851K59.
2. The GPS antenna must
be mounted on the top
of the dashboard or
vehicle roof. For best
performance, install the
GPS antenna on the center-line of the vehicle roof.
3. Keep a minimum distance of 40 cm (16 inches) between the Combi-
nation antenna and the GPS antenna.
4. The antenna is attached by a magnet to a flat metal surface (mini-
mum 7 cm x 7 cm, 2.75 inches x 2.75 inches). Before mounting the
GPS antenna on a dashboard, install a flat Metal Plate on the dash-
board to hold the GPS antenna.
5. The antenna should be directed parallel to the horizon to assure
exposure to as many satellites as possible.
6. If possible, the antenna location must not be obstructed by any
structure or object. When mounting the antenna on a roof ensure at
least 7.6 cm (3 inches) of clear space around it.
To avoid damage to the VC6096, make sure to
disconnect the power cable from the VC6096 before
connecting the antenna cable.
GPS Antenna
Metal Plate
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