Mobile installations
Transceiver position
Safety
Convenience
Strength
Air circulation
The following points must be considered when mounting the transceiver.
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.
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.
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.
Most transceivers rely on air flow around cooling fins to dissipate heat generated by the
transmitter. The mounting position must allow free airflow around these fins.
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