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June, 2000

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Section 1

Introduction

Scope of Manual

This manual is intended for use by experienced techni-
cians familiar with similar types of equipment. It cov-
ers the procedures for installing the GTX Mobile Radio.

How to use this Manual

Before you start installing the radio, read the informa-
tion on licensing, power protection circuitry, and
installation planning. While installing, ensure that you
are using the tools given under "recommended tools
for installation". This manual covers the procedures for
installing the Antenna Mounting, Mounting Trunnion,
DC Power Cable, and optional External Speaker.

Technical Support

To obtain technical support, you may call Motorola’s
Product Services. When you call, we ask that you have
ready the model and serial numbers of the respective
radio or its parts.

Service Policy

If malfunctions occur within 30 days that cannot be
resolved over the phone with Product Services, a
defective major component should be returned. You
must obtain authorization from Product Services
before returning the component.

Ordering Replacement Parts

You can order additional components and some piece
parts directly through your price pages. When order-
ing replacement parts, include the complete identifica-
tion number for all chassis, kits, and components. If
you do not know a part number, include with your
order the number of the chassis or kit which contains
the part, and a detailed description of the desired com-
ponent. If a Motorola part number is identified on a
parts list, you should be able to order the part through
Motorola Parts. If only a generic part is listed, the part
is not normally available through Motorola. If no parts
list is shown, generally, no user serviceable parts are
available for the kit.

30-Day Warranty
Technical Support
Product Services
8000 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33322 USA

Motorola Radio Support Center
Attention: Warranty Return
3760 South Central Avenue
Rockford, IL 61102 USA
1-800-227-6772 (U.S. & Canada)

Major Component Repair
Motorola Radio Support Center
3760 South Central Avenue
Rockford, IL 61102 USA

Motorola Parts
Worldwide System and
Aftermarket Products Division
Attention: Order Processing
1313 E. Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60196

Worldwide System and
Aftermarket Products Division
Attention: International Order Processing
1313 E. Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60196

Customer Service
1-800-422-4210
1-847-538-8198 (FAX)

Parts Identification
1-847-538-0021
1-847-538-8194 (FAX)

Exposure to Radio Frequency
Energy

Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with the
following national and international standards and
guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy:

• United States Federal Communications Com-

mission Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR
part 2 sub-part J.

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) /

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.

Summary of Contents for GTX

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Page 2: ...F THIS SOFTWARE With respect to the U S Government if acquired under FAR policy 52 227 19 the SOFTWARE is provided with Restricted Rights and if acquired under DFARS policy 227 7202 then the SOFTWARE is provided only with the commercial rights of this Agreement This license is effective until terminated It will terminate immediately and automatically if You fail to comply with any term of this Agr...

Page 3: ...tion Procedure 1 3 Completing the Installation 1 3 Control Station Antenna Installation 1 3 Section 2 Installation Before You Start 2 1 Licensing 2 1 Power Protection Circuitry 2 1 Installation Planning 2 1 Planning 2 1 Recommended Tools For Installation 2 1 Antenna Mounting 2 1 Radio Mounting 2 2 Mounting Trunnion 2 2 Standard Mounting Trunnion 2 2 3 Point Mounting Trunnion 2 2 Starting The Insta...

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Page 5: ...rder the number of the chassis or kit which contains the part and a detailed description of the desired com ponent If a Motorola part number is identified on a parts list you should be able to order the part through Motorola Parts If only a generic part is listed the part is not normally available through Motorola If no parts list is shown generally no user serviceable parts are available for the ...

Page 6: ...installed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle Potentially Explosive Atmospheres WARNING Turn off your two way radio when you are in any area with a potentially explo sive atmosphere unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas for example Factory Mutual Appro...

Page 7: ...st one foot 30 48cm away from any other antenna on the vehicle Antenna Installation Procedure 1 Mount the antenna according to the instruc tions provided with the antenna kit Run the coaxial cable to the radio mounting location Unless specified otherwise by the antenna manufacturer supplier cut off the excess cable and install the cable connector 2 Connect the antenna cable connector to the radio ...

Page 8: ...ation Accessory Connector covered with gasket Antenna Connector Power Cable Accessory Connector covered with gasket Antenna Connector To Battery via fuse red 30 35 Watt Radio 12 15 Watt Radio Figure 1 1 To Battery via fuse red Vehicle Chassis Ground black Vehicle Chassis Ground black Power Connector ...

Page 9: ...f you check transmitter output power levels during installation be sure you are using a good 50 Ohm load with a minimum of adapters and using short test cables Any load variation from 50 Ohm may cause an apparent reduction in output power due to the normal operation of the control protection circuitry A load impedance of 50 Ohm is required for all bands How ever it has more effect in 800 900 MHz r...

Page 10: ...n for the power cable with reference to where the radio is to be mounted 2 Locate an existing hole with a grommet in the vehicle firewall or drill a 3 8 access hole at the location for passing the power cable into the engine compartment Install a grommet with a 1 4 7mm inner diameter in the access hole to avoid damage to the cable CAUTION High degree of care should be exercised not to damage any e...

Page 11: ... with the five 10 16x3 4 20 mm screws provided 5 Place the radio in the mounting trunnion and secure it with the two M5 thumb screws pro vided and one TT5 rear screw 6 Mount the antenna using the instructions pro vided with the antenna kit Run the coaxial cable to the radio mounting location Unless specified otherwise in the antenna instruc tions cut off the access cable and install the cable conn...

Page 12: ... hump and the four outer most holes for a flat surface such as under the dash 3 Center punch the spots you have marked and drill a 5 32 4 mm hole at each location 4 Secure the trunnion mounting bracket to the surface with three or four 10 16x3 4 20 mm screws that are provided 5 Place the radio in the trunnion mounting bracket and secure it with the two M5 thumb screws provided 6 Mount the antenna ...

Page 13: ...ctor Refer to Figure 2 6 Your microphone has a telephone type connector at the end of its cord Connect and disconnect your radio microphone cord in the same man ner you connect and disconnect your tele phone handset cord 10 To complete your radio installation plug the power cable into the radio power connector Refer to Figure 2 7 Accessory Connector covered with gasket Antenna Connector Power Figu...

Page 14: ...te mark the locations of the three mounting holes 4 Centerpunch and drill a 5 32 inch 4 mm diameter hole at each location 5 Mount the trunnion bracket with the screws supplied Refer to Figure 2 9 6 Insert the speaker into the trunnion bracket and tighten the two M5 wing screws 7 Insert the external speaker accessory plug into the accessory connector of radio Refer to Figure 2 7 for 12 W and 15 W r...

Page 15: ...5 W and 30 35 W Models DATA Mode Operation S401 1 OFF position Pin Description 1 External Speaker Negative CAUTION Not Ground 2 External Microphone Audio 3 DATA PTT 4 Transmission Sense Output Active Low 5 Flat Transmit Audio 6 Not Used 7 Ground 8 Not used 9 Switch B 0 5 Amps Max 10 Ignition Sense Input 11 Flat Receive Audio 12 Speaker Mute Input Active Low 13 Internal Speaker Positive 14 Remote H...

Page 16: ...off Figure 3 2 shows the connection diagram of the Exter nal Alarm Relay and Cable Speaker The GTX radios use a 7 5 Watt speaker Refer to Figure 3 3 This speaker can be connected to the accessory connec tor located on the rear side of the radio between pin 1 and pin 16 Refer to Figure 3 1 1 16 Speaker 7 2 Microphone 3 7 PTT Switch 10 Emergency Switch Ignition S w itch Ignition Sense on off 12V 4A ...

Page 17: ...n Sense Cable GKN6272 External Alarm Relay and Cable Antennas HAF4002 806 900 MHz 1 4 Wave Roof Mount RRA4983 800 MHz 3 dB Gain Roof Mount w Teflon Cable RRA4914 800 MHz 3 dB Gain Roof Mount RRA4935 900 MHz 3 dB Gain Roof Mount Control Station RLN4834 Control Station Package 30 W 35 W HLN3067 Control Station Package 12 W 15 W GLN7318 Base Station Tray HPN4001 Power Supply and Cable greater than 25...

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