User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS
- SPECIFICATIONS
- 3 INTRODUCTION
- 4 UNPACKING AND CHECKING THE EQUIPMENT
- 5 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
- 6 ANTENNA INSTALLATION
- 6.1 ANTENNA MOUNTING LOCATIONS
- 6.2 ANTENNA INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
- 6.2.1 Installing NMO Antenna Mounts AN125001-001, 002, 003 and 004
- 6.2.2 Installing NMO Magnetic Antenna Mounts AN125001-007 and AN125001-008
- 6.2.3 Installing All Other Antenna Mounts
- 6.2.4 Attaching NMO Antenna Elements
- 6.2.5 Installing the Coax Cable and TNC RF Connector
- 6.2.6 Install GPS Antenna (Required Only if Radio has GPS Receiver Option)
- 7 RADIO INSTALLATION
- 8 CH25 REMOTE CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION
- 9 EXTERNAL SPEAKER INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)
- 10 MICROPHONE ATTACHMENT
- 11 OPTIONAL CABLES
- 12 GPS NMEA-FORMATTED DATA CONNECTION
- 13 MOBILE DATA CONNECTION
- 14 INITIAL POWER-UP TEST
- 15 PERFORMANCE TESTS
- 16 COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION
- 17 WARRANTY REGISTRATION
- 18 WARRANTY
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6.2.6 Install GPS Antenna (Required Only if Radio has GPS Receiver Option)
If the XG-25M radio is equipped with the GPS receiver option, the GPS receiver requires connection to
an externally-mounted GPS antenna. The GPS antenna must be kept at least six (6) inches away from any
other antenna mounted on the vehicle and it must have at least six inches of surface ground plane beneath
it.
Connection to a GPS antenna is only required if the (optional) GPS receiver is installed
in the radio and if its functions will be utilized/required. Refer to Section 12 for
additional information.
A combination (“combo”) antenna kit includes a GPS antenna built into the base of the
mobile antenna. Refer to Table 4-4 (page 15) for available combo antennas.
6.2.6.1 General Installation Procedure
1. After selecting a mounting location, refer to the antenna manufacturer’s mounting and testing
instructions for installation guidance. Install the antenna in accordance with these instructions. If
necessary, contact the Technical Assistance Center. See page 12 for TAC contact information. Do not
alter the GPS antenna cable length; tie and stow excess cable as necessary.
2. Route the cable from the antenna base to the location of where the radio will be installed. Remove
headliner panel, interior panels, etc., as necessary. The cable must be kept out of casual contact from
persons within the vehicle. Tie and stow it as necessary to protect it from possible chafing.
3. The antenna cable is connected to the radio’s SMA receptacle-type (female) RF connector per a
procedure presented later in this manual (i.e., procedure on page 58). The cable and its (male) SMA
connector must be protected from damage, dirt, and/or metal shavings which may be generated during
the mechanical and electrical installation of the radio. Temporarily tying the connector and cable-end
in a small plastic bag is recommended.
6.2.6.2 Installation Procedure for Inside-Rear-Deck Mounting in Ford Crown Vic
The following GPS antenna installation procedure is recommended for inside-rear-deck mounting of GPS
receive-only antennas, such as AN-025187-001 or AN-025187-003, in a Ford Crown Victoria. Other
vehicle makes/models may use similar installation scenarios:
1. Carefully remove the center rear
brake light assembly by removing
the screws on each side of the
assembly. Lift and set it aside.
2. Route the cable from the GPS
antenna through the rear deck,
next to the cable assembly for the
rear brake light.
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NOTE