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Installing a Dual-Radio System
TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide
© Tait Limited
October 2014
Warning
RF exposure hazard!
To comply with FCC RF exposure limits, mount the antenna at
a location such that no person or persons can come closer than
35 inches (0.9m) to the antenna.
For >25W radios:
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VHF radios must be installed using an antenna mounted
centrally on the vehicle roof, with a gain of 2.15dBi or
5.15dBi.
■
UHF and 800MHz radios must be installed using an
antenna mounted either centrally on the roof with a gain
of 2.15dBi or 5.65dBi, or centrally mounted on the trunk
with a gain of 5.65dBi.
For 25W radios:
■
The radio must be installed using an externally mounted
antenna with a gain of either 2.15dBi or 5.15dBi.
Terminating the
Antenna Cable
1.
Run one antenna cable (not supplied) from an antenna to the mount-
ing location of the matching radio body. Cut the cable to length,
allowing approximately 20 cm (8in.) excess at the radio end.
2.
Terminate the free end of the antenna cable with the mini-UHF plug
or BNC plug (supplied) as shown in
3.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other antenna and matching radio body.
>25W
25W
Figure 3.8
Terminating the antenna cable
5/16"
9/16"
5/32"
(4 mm)
(8 mm)
(14 mm)