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Set-up of the Cable-Reel
Equipment required: ICRI, cable-reel, radio interface cable for radio to be placed in the area of
poor RF coverage.
1.
Place the radio on the right angle support and secure it in-place with the Velcro™ strap.
2.
Connect the cable end that exits from the side of the reel to the radio interface cable. Be
sure to align the flat surface of connector to red dot on the selected ICRI port. Push the
cable onto the jack and turn clockwise until cable locks in place.
3.
Connect the unspooled cable to a radio port on the ICRI. Be sure to align the keyway and
secure the connectors together with the locking ring on the male connector.
4.
Unreel the desired length of cable—this may be all the cable if the distance is unknown.
5.
If needed, connect additional cable reels between the ICRI and the first reel (up to a total
distance of 5000’ feet).
NOTE: If the cable will be used to place a radio in a stairwell, or on a building roof, hill or tree
top to enhance the operating range of the radio, then it may be preferable to have the cable reel
located beside the ICRI and the radio connected to the unspooled end of the cable. In this case,
reversal cables are needed.
Set-up of the cable-reel with reversal cables
Attach one end of cable “A” to the male connector located near the center hub on the reel.
Attach the other end of cable “A” to an ICRI radio port.
A
Attach one end of adapter “B” to the female connector at the “free” end of the cable. Attach the
other end of adapter “B” to a radio interface cable.
B
With this configuration, the cable reel will remain with the ICRI unit and the radio would travel
to the incident site or remote location for better operating range of the radio.
