Obstruction
Power wiring
The installation of a transceiver into a vehicle should not inhibit the normal use of the
vehicle. Before finally selecting equipment positions, check that normal operation of
steering, foot pedals, gear change, hand brake etc. are not impeded, and that heater or air-
conditioning outlets, glove box and doors are not obstructed. Always check that the drilling
of mounting screw holes will not damage electrical wiring, heater hoses or hydraulic lines.
Connect the red positive and black negative wires from the transceiver power cable to the
positive and negative terminal of the battery. Do not connect to the ignition switch or internal
fuse panels as vehicle wiring to these points is of insufficient current capacity, causing
voltage drop and possible noise interference. It is preferable that the control cable between
the remote head and the transceiver body are run separately from the antenna coax cables
and power cables. By moving these cables apart you reduce the risk of RF feedback getting
into the control cable which can cause problems with the transceiver.
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Fit a suitable HRC cartridge fuse (Barrett P/N BCA90018), as near as practicable
to the battery connection in the positive (red) wire.
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Route the power cable away from high tension ignition wiring.
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Secure the power cable, either to other wiring or the vehicle body, with suitable
cable ties.
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Where wiring passes through bulkheads, provide appropriate protection to
prevent insulation being damaged.
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Avoid
coiling of the control cable with other cables.
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Cut power cable to exact length to avoid voltage drop.
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Ensure that you have adequate earthing on the transceiver as well as the antenna
system. When mounting an antenna at the rear of a vehicle on a "swing out" type
spare wheel bracket, an earth strap must be connected from the base of the
antenna to the chassis of the vehicle. Do not assume that the hinge will provide
an adequate earth.
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