This chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating this radio into a typical
amateur radio station. It is presumed that you possess technical knowledge and conceptu-
al understanding consistent with your status as a licensed radio amateur. Please take some
extra time to make certain that the important safety and technical requirements detailed in
this chapter are followed closely.
I
NSTALLATION
T
IPS
To ensure long life of the components, be certain to provide adequate ventilation around
the cabinet of this transceiver. Do not install the transceiver on top of another heat-gen-
erating device (such as a power supply or amplier), and do not place equipment, books,
or papers on top of this transceiver.Avoid heating vents and window locations that could
expose the transceiver to excessive direct sunlight, especially in hot climates. This trans-
ceiver should not be used in an environment where the ambient temperature exceeds +140
°F (+60 °C).
S
AFETY
I
NFORMATION
This transceiver is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of RF (Radio Frequency)
energy, and you should exercise all safety precautions as are appropriate for this type of
device. These safety tips apply to any device installed in a well-designed amateur radio
station.
Never allow unsupervised children to play in the vicinity of your transceiver or an-
tenna installation.
Be certain to wrap any wire or cable splices thoroughly with insulating electrical
tape, to prevent short circuits.
Do not route cables or wires through door jambs or other locations where, through
wear and tear, they may become frayed and shorted to ground or to each other.
Do not stand in front of a directional antenna while you are transmitting into that
antenna.
Do not install a directional antenna in any location where humans or pets may be
walking in the main directional lobe of the antenna’s radiation pattern.
In mobile installations, it is preferable to mount your antenna on top of the roof of
the vehicle, if feasible, so as to utilize the car body as a counterpoise for the anten-
na and raise the radiation pattern as far away from passengers as possible.
During vehicular operation when stopped (in a parking lot, for example), make it a
practice to switch to Low power if there are people walking nearby.
Never wear dual-earmuff headphones while driving a vehicle.
Do not attempt to drive your vehicle while making a telephone call on an auto-
patch using the DTMF microphone. Pull over to the side of the road, whether dial-
ing manually or using the auto-dial feature.
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