Installing The Antenna - Midland Micro Mobile MXT100 Manual

Installing the Antenna

The MXT100 includes a "magnetic mount" antenna, intended to be
attached to the vehicle's roof, trunk or similar location. Specific installation
requirements vary between vehicles. Use the following guidelines to install
the antenna.
*Where you locate your antenna does make a difference.*
Some general rules for antenna location that can aid radio performance:
1. Metal surfaces covered by fiberglass or vinyl may affect radio range.
Avoid these locations.
2. Mount the antenna as high on the vehicle as possible. The higher the
better.
3. If possible, mount the antenna in the center of whatever surface you
choose.
4. The antenna cable is 9.8 feet (3 meters) long. Be sure the mounting
location will allow for connection of the cable to the radio.
5. Be sure the mounting location is clean and dry before installing the
antenna.
6. Route the antenna cable through an accessible entry point, such as a
rear door or trunk opening.
7. When routing the antenna cable inside the vehicle, keep the cable
away from noise sources, such as the ignition system, gauges, etc.
8. Exercise care to prevent cable damage. Make use of existing gaskets,
grommets and weather stripping to protect the cable along its route.
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