Ford MOBILE RADIO Installation Manuallines

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mobile Radio Installation Guidelines

SPECIAL NOTE:

The information contained in this guide has been prepared for use by persons installing two-way

radio equipment (transmitters and receivers) in vehicles. It has been prepared in accordance with

current engineering principles and generally accepted practices, using the best information available

at the time of publication. These guidelines are intended to supplement, but not to be used in place

of, detailed instructions for such installations which are the sole responsibility of the manufacturer of

the land mobile radio. Since it is not possible to cover all possible installations of two-way radio

equipment, Ford Motor Company cannot be held responsible for incidental or consequential

damages arising from the use of the information contained herein. Certain land mobile radios or the

way in which they are installed may affect the vehicle operations such as the performance of the

engine and driver information, entertainment and electrical charging systems. Expenses incurred

to protect the vehicle systems from any adverse effect of any such installation are not the

responsibility of Ford Motor Company.

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Page 1 Since it is not possible to cover all possible installations of two-way radio equipment, Ford Motor Company cannot be held responsible for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information contained herein.
Page 2: General Information
Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ford Motor Company vehicles are designed and tested for safe operation with properly installed and properly used land mobile/amateur radio communication equipment with up to 100 Watt transmitter power.
Page 3 Route and secure all underhood wiring away from mechanical hazards such as exhaust manifolds and moving parts (steering shaft, throttle linkage, fans, etc.). d. Maintain as great a distance as possible between mobile radio power leads and the vehicle’s electronic modules and wiring. Avoid running power leads in parallel with vehicle wiring over long distances.
Page 4: Additional Information
MOBILE RADIO INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 4. Antenna Cable Routing a. Always use a high quality, one piece coaxial cable (at least 95% shield coverage). Connector quality and termination techniques are just as important. The ARRL handbook provides excellent guidelines for terminating coaxial cables.

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