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FILE: IM401 service manual.doc 2006.01.10
E-TECH Co., Ltd 24/24
For more than 40 Watt VHF models
, the 1/4 wave antenna should be mounted
only in the
center area of the roof
, not on the trunk lid, to assure compliance with RF Energy Safety
standards.
5. Ensure that the antenna cable can be easily routed to the radio. Route the antenna cable as
far away as possible from any vehicle electronic control units and associated wiring.
6. Check the antenna location for any electrical interference.
7. Make sure any other mobile radio antenna on this vehicle is at least 30.48 cm (1 foot) away from
this antenna.
[NOTE]
Any two metal pieces rubbing against each other (such as seat springs, shift levers, trunk
and hood lids, exhaust pipes, etc.) in close proximity to the antenna can cause severe
receiver interference.
5-3 Antenna Installation Procedure
1. Mount the antenna according to the instructions provided with the antenna kit. Run the coaxial
cable to the radio mounting location. If necessary, cut off the excess cable and install the cable
connector.
2. Connect the antenna cable connector to the radio antenna connector on the rear of the radio.
5-4 Completing the Installation
1. Mount the microphone clip to a convenient spot near your radio.
2. Your microphone has a telephone-type connector at the end of is cord. Plug the microphone
into the control head connector.
3. To complete your radio installation, plug the power cable into the radio power connector.