BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER
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Mobile Installations
Transceiver Position
The following points must be considered when mounting the transceiver.
Safety
It is essential that the transceiver be mounted in a place where it cannot cause
injury to the occupants of the vehicle in the event of a motor vehicle accident.
For this reason overhead mounting is not generally recommended and "under
dash" mounting must take into account the possibility of injuring the legs of front
seat occupants.
Convenience
The chosen position for the transceiver or control head, (if a remote controlled
model is used) should be one which allows convenient operation.
Positions which are often used are:
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on the transmission hump
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in place of the glove box
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behind the seat
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under the dash board (if safe)
Where a remote controlled transceiver is used, only the control head need be
mounted convenient to the operator. The transceiver may be mounted under a
seat, in the luggage compartment or any other out of the way place within the
vehicle (which allows for sufficient cooling).
All equipment should be positioned in such a way that convenient access for
maintenance is provided.
Strength
It must be assumed that the vehicle will be used on rough roads and in many cases
off road. Hence mounting of equipment must take into account the severe vibration
and shock that can be expected.
Transceivers may only be mounted to structural components of the vehicle body
and not on dress panels or plastic interior panels. In some cases, the area around
the transceiver mounting may need reinforcement.
Precautions should be taken to ensure fixing screws etc. cannot vibrate loose.