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Model MXT115
Installing the Antenna
The MXT115 includes a “magnetic mount” antenna, intended to be
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requirements vary between ve hicles. Use the following guidelines to install
the antenna.
*Where you locate your antenna affects performance.*
Some general rules for antenna location that can aid radio
performance:
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Avo id these locations.
2. Mount the antenna as high on the ve hicle as possible. The higher the
better.
3. If possible, mount the antenna in the center of whateve r surface you
choose.
4. 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.
5. Be sure the mounting location is clean and dry before installing the
antenna.
6. Route the antenna cable through an accessible entry point, such as a
rear door or trunk opening.
7. When routing the antenna cable inside the ve hicle, ke ep the cable
away from noise sources, such as the ignition syst em, gauges, etc.
8. Exe rcise care to preve nt cable damage. Make use of exi sting gaske ts,
grommets and weather stripping to protect the cable along its route.
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