Installation Instructions

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2.4
Antenna Installation
IMPORTANT: To ensure optimum performance and compliance with RF Energy Safety
standards, these antenna installation guidelines, and instructions are limited to metal-body
vehicles with appropriate ground planes and consider the potential exposure of back seat
passengers and bystanders outside the vehicle.
NOTICE: For mobile radios with rated power of 7 W or less, the only installation restrictions are
to use only Motorola Solutions approved antennas and install the antenna externally on metal
body vehicles. For mobile radios with tuned power greater than 7 W, always adhere to all the
guidelines and restrictions in Antenna Installation on a Metal Body Vehicle on page 65.
2.4.1
Antenna Installation on a Metal Body Vehicle
You can install the antenna at the following locations:
• External installation – Check the requirements of the antenna supplier and install the vehicle
antenna external to a metal body vehicle in accordance with those requirements.
• Roof top – For optimum performance and compliance with RF Energy Exposure regulations, mount
the antenna at the center of the roof.
• Trunk lid – On some vehicles with clearly defined, flat trunk lids, you can mount the antennas of
some radio models at the center of the trunk lid. For vehicles without clearly defined, flat trunk lids
(such as hatchback autos, sports utility vehicles, and pick-up trucks), mount the antenna at the
center of the roof. Ensure that the following are observed before installing an antenna on the trunk
lid:
- Ensure that the distance from the antenna location on the trunk lid is at least 85 cm (33 in.) from
the rear seat head-rest to ensure compliance with RF Energy Exposure regulations.
- Ensure that the trunk lid is grounded by connecting grounding straps between the trunk lid and
the vehicle chassis.
CAUTION: If these conditions cannot be satisfied, then mount the antenna on the roof top.
NOTICE:
Do not cut the antenna cables to ensure compliance with RF Energy Exposure regulations.
To ensure compliance with RF Energy Exposure regulations, mount the 1/4 wave antenna of
VHF and UHF bands only at the center of the roof, .
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