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installation guide
Vecima 66xxH Beacon Family
Antenna Installation Notes
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Signals will penetrate upholstery, carpet, plastic dashboards, etc., but not metal panels or brackets.
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Signals will penetrate window glass but not metallic tinted windows or painted edges of windows.
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Radio antenna or defrost wires embedded in glass may degrade signals.
For best performance, the top of the antenna should face the sky through the area of least signal blockage.
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If the installation is not required to be covert, an ideal location is underneath the front windshield glass. For covert installations,
an ideal location is under the dashboard, as close to the front windshield as possible.
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In a car, the antenna can be mounted under the rear window or in a trunk, under the rear deck, as close to the rear window
as possible.
Standard Antenna
Drill-through Antenna
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The beacon is not waterproof or weatherproof and should always be installed in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
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Determine the best location for the beacon – any spot where the beacon can be fastened in place with plastic cable ties is
suitable. It is recommended to secure the beacon in place only after all wiring is complete.
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For models with an external antenna, under a seat is often a suitable location for beacon installation. Be sure it is not close
to any heat sources or areas that experience moisture or vibration.
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For models with an internal antenna, it is important that the top face of the beacon (the side with the large label) is facing
the sky with no metallic obstruction. These models are ideally located under the dashboard, and the same guidelines for
installing an external antenna (described above) are applicable.
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Visibility of the indicator LEDs will be useful for testing and troubleshooting.
Beacon Installation Position
