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Installing
the Antenna
The MXT1
05
includes a "magnetic
mount" antenna, intended to be
attached to the vehicle's roof, trunk
or
similar location. Specific installation
requirements vary between vehicles. Use the
following
guidelines to
install
the antenna.
*Where you
locate
your antenna does make a difference.*
1.
Some
general
rules for antenna location that can aid radio
performance.
2. Metal
surfaces covered by fiberglass
or
vinyl
may affect radio range.
Avoid these locations.
3.
Mount the antenna as high on the vehicle as possible. The higher the
better.
4.1f possible, mount the antenna in the center
of
whatever surface you
choose.
5.
The antenna cable is 19.7 feet
(6
meters)
long.
Be sure the mounting
location
will allow
for connection
of
the cable to the radio.
6. Be sure the mounting location is clean and dry before installing
the
antenna.
7. Route the antenna cable through an accessible entry point, such as a
rear
door
or
trunk opening.
8.
When routing the antenna cable inside the vehicle, keep the cable
away from noise sources, such as the ignition system, gauges, etc.
9. Exercise care to prevent cable damage. Make use
of
existing gaskets,
grommets and weather stripping to protect the cable along its route.
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