Section 3 - Installation
Section 3 gives the instructions necessary to install the T6M mobile transceiver into
your vehicle.
Introduction
The mobile transceiver is designed to operate from a 13.2 V dc (12 V nominal) negative
ground electrical system. This type of electrical system has the negative battery
terminal connected directly to the vehicle chassis. For vehicles with a 24 V battery, or
where there must be isolation between the battery and the equipment, a suitable
dc-to-dc converter should be used.
During installation, disconnect the vehicle's main positive dc supply cable from the
battery to prevent damage from accidental short circuits during the installation.
In some cases this may cause problems with the loss of engine management
information or radio key codes. Check to see if this is the case before disconnecting the
battery. Power saver devices are available that plug into the cigar lighter or accessories
socket and prevent loss of memory information on vehicle systems.
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Before the transceiver is put into operational service, the required ‘personality’
information should be programmed into the radio. This information, includes channel
frequencies and operating modes.
When a T6M is received from PAE, the personality is either:
q
A personality programmed to the user's specific requirements.
or,
q
A default personality that covers the 760 channels (25 kHz spaced) available
in the VHF aeronautical frequency band. No frequencies are allocated to the
Priority list, and no scan groups are set.
A programming kit is available from PAE. This allows a new personality to be
programmed and downloaded. The radio does not have to be removed from its
installed position to download a new personality.
Note that operation using 8.33 kHz channel spacing is not currently allowed within
the USA.