RIDGE
ACCESSORIES
PAGE 19
INSTALLATION
UHF RADIO INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
When installing the radio into a vehicle, check that during installation no damage is caused to wiring or vehicle
components that may be hidden around the mounting position. Avoid mounting the radio near heaters or air conditioners.
For optimum performance, the radio must be installed correctly. If you are unsure about how to install your radio, we
recommend having the radio installed by a professional, i.e. a UHF Specialist or Auto Electrician.
NOTE:
Never transmit, press the “
(PTT) BUTTON)”
or
“(DN) BUTTON)”
on the
microphone
handpiece
before connecting the antenna to the radio. Transmitting without an antenna
will
damage
the radio.
To install the radio and handpiece:
1.
Fix the radio bracket in a suitable location.
2.
Fix the radio to
the radio bracket using the thumb screws provided.
3.
Fix the microphone handpiece bracket in a
suitable location.
There are two recommended methods of installation:
1. Radio remains ON when the ignition switch is OFF (when the vehicle is turned off):
• Connect the radio’s negative (black) lead to the vehicle’s chassis, or if preferred, directly
to the battery’s negative terminal.
• Connect he radio’s positive (red) lead to the battery’s positive terminal. Alternatively, the
positive lead could be connected into the fuse box at a continuous voltage point that has
+13.8 volts available.
2. Radio turns OFF with the ignition switch (when the vehicle is turned off):
• Connect the radio’s negative (black) lead to the vehicle’s chassis, or if preferred, directly
to the battery’s negative terminal.
• The radio’s positive (red) lead should connect to an accessory point in the vehicle’s fuse
box. This point should 13.8 volts only when the ignition switch is turned ON or in
the ACCESSORY position.
NOTE:
When installing the radio with either method above, ensure the in-line fuse is not removed
from the wiring.
UHF ANTENNA INSTALLATION
The antenna (not supplied) is of critical importance and must be connected to the UHF radio before
transmitting. You should purchase an antenna designed for 477Mhz and ensure it a suitable antenna
for your environment to ensure the radio performs correctly.
To install the antenna:
1. Locate a suitable location on the vehicle and mount the antenna using an approprioate mounting bracket.
2. Run the antenna cable from the antenna to the radio and ensure it is secure.
3. Connect the antenna to the rear antenna socket using a PL259 coaxial connector (not supplied).
UHF RADIO INSTALLATION- Mute Wire Connection
The mute signal output will mute the car stereo every time a UHF signal is received. This feature is
only compatible with aftermarket car radio that have a mute wire in the wiring loom. To use this fea-
ture, connect the blue wire from the RR100A radio to the mute wire on the rear of the aftermarket car
radio (the mute wire colour on the aftermarket car radio may vary depending on the type and model
of your radio). Then connect the black wire from the RR100A radio to the chassis of your car radio.
NOTE:
The mute signal output is a positive (+) signal, make sure your car stereo is compatible.
Summary of Contents for RR100A
Page 1: ...PAGE 1 ...
Page 15: ...RIDGEACCESSORIES PAGE 15 UHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES UHF CHANNEL FREQUENCY TABLE ...
Page 16: ...RIDGEACCESSORIES PAGE 16 UHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES continued CTCSS TONE TABLE ...
Page 17: ...RIDGEACCESSORIES PAGE 17 UHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES continued DCS CODE TABLE ...
Page 18: ...RIDGEACCESSORIES PAGE 18 UHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES continued DCS CODE TABLE continued ...
