Installation Planning and Procedures
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Radio Installation
5.0
Installation Planning and Procedures
5.1
Installation Planning - Mobile Radios
Planning is the key to fast, easy radio installation. Before a hole is drilled or a wire is run, inspect the
vehicle and determine how and where you intend to mount the antenna, radio, and accessories.
Plan wire and cable runs to provide maximum protection from pinching, crushing and overheating.
5.2
Installation Planning - Antenna Mounting
CAUTION:
Installation of antennas with mobile radio equipment with transmitter power in excess
of 7 watts.
Note:
For low power mobile radios (7 watts or less), there are no antenna type or installation
restrictions.
In Non-Metallic Body Vehicles with transmitters at any frequency having a power output in excess of
7 watts, do not install any type of antenna closer than 0,6 meter in distance from any occupant of the
vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure may result in the exposure, of the vehicle occupants, to
frequency energy levels higher than recommended by the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI).
In Metallic Body Vehicles with transmitters at any frequency having a power output in excess of 7
watts, it is mandatory that when using a glass mount antenna the installation instructions covering
the location of the antenna at the top of the front or rear window and the cable routing be followed
exactly as described. Failure to follow this procedure may result in the exposure of the vehicle
occupants to radio frequency energy exposure levels higher than recommended by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI).
For other antenna types follow the existing installation instructions. The best mounting location for
the antenna is in the centre of a large, flat conductive surface. In almost all vehicles, these
requirements are best satisfied by mounting the antenna at the centre of the roof. A good alternate
location is at the centre of the trunk lid. If the trunk lid is used, connect grounding straps between the
trunk lid and vehicle chassis to ensure the trunk lid is at chassis ground. See the instruction manual
supplied with the antenna for complete installation information.
