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PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Figure 5-1 on page 25 illustrates a typical M7300 mobile radio motorcycle installation. Before starting,
plan the installation carefully so it will:
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Be safe for the motorcycle operator;
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Allow convenient access by the operator, as applicable (i.e., the control head);
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Neat; and,
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Allows easy service access.
CAUTION
A professional radio installer should perform the installation!
CAUTION
Mounting of the mobile radio components in ways other than those described in this
manual may adversely affect performance, violate FCC rules on RF exposure, and even
damage the unit(s), posing a potential safety hazard.
5.2 TOOLS REQUIRED
The following tools are recommended to complete the installation. Where specific vendor names and
model or part numbers are given, equivalent substitutes may be used:
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Non-Insulated Crimp Tool with Wire Cutter:
Thomas & Betts WT-111-M
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Phillips-Head Screwdrivers, #1 and #2
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Insulated Terminal Crimp Tool with Wire
Cutter: Klein 1005
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Flat-Blade Screwdrivers, #1 and #2
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Fuse Holder Crimp Tool: Thomas & Betts –
WT-112M or California Terminal Products No.
1250 or Channelock No. 909
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4-Millimeter Hex Key Wrench
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1/8-Inch Hex Key Wrench (Allen Wrench)
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Ratcheting Coaxial Crimp Tool: Cambridge
24-9960P
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Two
5
/
16
-Inch Combination or Open-End
Wrenches (Needed for GPS Receiver Option)
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Metric and S.A.E. Socket Set with Sockets to
at least ½-Inch, a Nut Driver and an Extension
at least 3-Inches Long
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¾-Inch Hole Saw with Depth Protection:
Ripley HSK 19 or Antenex HS34
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Soft-Jaw Pliers: Tessco 450520 or equivalent
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Clutch-Type Screw Cordless Gun/Drill with
Driver Bits: Makita #6096DWE
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Various Fasteners (e.g., machine screws and
nuts, Tek screws, etc.)
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Cordless Electric Drill with Bits
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Tie Wraps: 6-inches or larger
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Deburring Tool (for
⅜
-inch and smaller holes)
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Torx Screwdrivers, T10 and T20
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Flush-Cut and Large Wire Cutters
