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Motorola Radius PM400 User Manual

Motorola Radius PM400
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Radius CM200
/CM300
& PM400
Commercial Series
Two-Way Radio Installation Guide
MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, and Radius are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office.
All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
© 2002, 2003 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
*6802966C25*
68P02966C25-A

Table of Contents

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Motorola Radius PM400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMotorola
ModelRadius PM400
CategoryTwo-Way Radio
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Installation Requirements for Compliance with Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure Safety Standards

Information for Vehicles with Electronic Anti-Lock/Anti-Skid Brakes

Installation Warnings

Warnings about radio transmitter disrupting anti-skid braking.

Installation Precautions

Precautions for radio installation near braking systems.

Braking System Tests

Procedures to test radio interference with vehicle braking.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Plan the Installation

Guidelines for planning radio mounting and cable routing.

Chapter 2 DC Power Cable Installation

Power Cable Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for installing the DC power cable.

Chapter 3 Trunnion Installation

Trunnion Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for physically mounting the radio using the trunnion.

Chapter 4 Antenna Installation

Antenna Installation and Compliance with RF Energy Safety Standards

Guidelines for antenna installation and RF safety compliance.

Selecting an Antenna Site/Location on a Metal Body Vehicle

Advice on choosing optimal antenna locations for performance and safety.

Antenna Installation Procedure

Steps for mounting the antenna and connecting its cable.

Chapter 5 Installation Options

Mobile Dashboard Mounting

Instructions for installing the radio into a dashboard using a kit.

External Speaker Installation

Steps for mounting and connecting an external speaker.

Visor Microphone Installation

Guidance on selecting a location and mounting a visor microphone.

Chapter 6 Accessory Connections

Accessory Connector Pin Functions

Detailed explanation of each pin on the accessory connector.

Chapter 7 Noise Sources

Radiated Noise

Explanation of noise entering the radio via the antenna.

Conducted Noise

Description of noise entering the radio through electrical connections.

Induced Noise

Explanation of noise picked up from proximity to other wiring.

Chapter 9 Detection of Noise Sources

Noise Detection Procedure

Methods and tools for identifying sources of radio noise.

Sources of Noise

Common sources of radio noise in vehicles and how to identify them.

Chapter 10 Noise Reduction Techniques

Ignition System Interference

Addressing noise generated by the vehicle's ignition system.

Ignition Coil Interference

Specific steps to suppress noise from the ignition coil.

Alternator and Generator Noise Suppression

Suppressing high-pitched whine noise from the alternator or generator.

Voltage Regulator Noise Suppression

Methods to suppress erratic popping noises from the voltage regulator.

Ground Bonding for Noise Reduction

Importance of ground bonding for reducing static charge and noise.