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Preparing the Installation
TM9100 Mobiles: 110 W Mobile Installation Guide
© Tait Electronics Limited
October 2005
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Preparing the Installation
This section contains the following information to assist you in preparing for
the actual installation:
■
regulations
■
installation tools
■
checking the equipment for completeness
■
programming settings
3.1
Regulations
MPT 1362 Code of
Practice
TM9100 mobile radios should be installed in accordance with the MPT
1362 Code of Practice.
Vehicle
Manufacturer’s
Installation
Guidelines
Follow your vehicle manufacturer’s guidelines for installing mobile radios.
For more information, contact the vehicle manufacturer’s dealer or refer to
the vehicle manufacturer’s website, for example, http://service.gm.com/
techlineinfo/radio.html (General Motors) or http://www.fordemc.com/
docs/download/Mobile_Radio_Guide.pdf (Ford).
3.2
Installation Tools
The following tools are required to install the radio:
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drill and drill bits
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Pozidriv screwdriver
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RF connector crimp tool
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fuse crimp tool
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in-line RF power meter capable of measuring forward and reflected
power at the operating frequency of the radio.
3.3
Checking the Equipment for Completeness
Unpack the radio and check that you have the following:
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RF amplifier and radio body
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Base plate
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Cover
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Control head (with fitting instructions)
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Microphone
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Remote cable
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Install kit
Before installing, make sure that cable lengths are sufficient.