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Installation of External Antenna
1. The antenna connection on the cradle has a TNC female connector that should be connected to a
coaxial antenna cable properly terminated with TNC male. Please ensure that the appropriate cable
is used for the length of the cable run and type of antenna.
2. An antenna suitable for use with the Iridium 9555 portable must be purchased and properly
installed in accordance with the requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier.
3. Use an approved antenna only. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair
reception quality, damage the radio product, or result in non‐compliance to United States FCC
Regulations for RF exposure.
4. Position the antenna in such a way to maintain a separation distance of at least 8 inches (20cm)
between the antenna connected to the Car Kit Cradle and the body of any user, or nearby person, to
assure compliance with the United States FCC regulations on RF exposure.
5. Route the cradle’s antenna cable separately from all other cables (cradle to Junction Box cable,
microphone line, and power lines) associated with the Car Kit.
Car Kit Operating Procedure
Car Ignition connection
1. When the car ignition is ON, the Car Kit will stay on as long as handset is placed in the cradle and
the cable connected.
2. When the ignition is turned OFF the Car Kit will turn OFF after 60 minutes.
3. Use of the PTT in the vehicle will turn on the Car Kit for 8 minutes, after which it will turn off again.
Making or receiving a hands‐free telephone call
1. To receive an incoming hands‐free telephone call, press the” SEND" key on the handset’s keypad. A
confirmation tone that the phone has been answered will be heard through the speaker
2. To make a hands‐free telephone call, place the handset into the cradle and dial the desired number
on the handset's keypad and press the "SEND" key.
3. Adjust the speaker volume using the handset's volume control. 4. Incoming audio will be heard
through the speaker.
Initiating Emergency SOS Mode
1. The buttons on the front of the smart cradle are used to activate the Emergency SOS mode when
pressed simultaneously.
2. Press and hold both buttons simultaneously.
