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4.
RF Deck Mounting
When mounting the RF deck, choose a location that is
close to the antenna and the power source. This will
maximize RF performance. Make sure that there is
ample space around the RF deck for air circulation and
for the cabling. Do not pinch, or bend sharply, the con-
trol cable, coaxial cable or power cable.
The RF deck may be mounted to hang from the bracket
(as shown below) or rest on the bracket (as in floor
board mountings). The top mounting channel is used
to hang the RF deck and the bottom channel is used in
floor board mountings. See illustration below.
First, attach the mounting bracket to the vehicle with
the provided sheet metal screws. Make sure the bracket
is extremely secure and stable - the RF deck is heavy!
Next, loosely attach all hardware to the bracket. At-
tach the hardware as shown in the illustration below,
with the rubber washer between the square nut and
the bracket (rubber washer is not shown in illustration).
Slide the RF deck onto the bracket so that the square
nuts enter the appropriate mounting channel. The rub-
ber washers should be between the bracket and the
RF deck to avoid scratching. Once in position, tighten
the screws to secure the RF deck.
INSTALLATION
1.
Contents
Unpack and inspect your Magnum 357DX for missing
or damaged components. Your 357DX includes the fol-
lowing items:
Quantity
Description
1
Magnum 357DX Control Deck
1
Magnum 357DX RF Deck
1
9 Foot (2.8m) Control Cable
1
Microphone with Up/Down Controls
1
Control Deck Bracket with Hardware
1
RF Deck Bracket with Hardware
1
Microphone Hanger with Hardware
1
Manual, Schematic, Warranty Form
2.
Microphone Hanger
The microphone hanger may be attached to the side
of the control deck, or any other convenient location.
Use the provided screws to attach the microphone
hanger either vertically or horizontally to the side of the
transceiver.
3.
Control Deck Mounting
When attaching the control deck mounting bracket to
the vehicle, choose a location that will provide easy
access to all front panel controls and air circulation to
the rear panel. When selecting a mounting location,
make sure that there is ample space behind the con-
trol deck for the control cable. Do not pinch, or bend
sharply, the control cable. Do not install the control deck
in any compartment that restricts airflow and do not
install the control deck in a location that interferes with
the safe operation of the vehicle.
Attach the mounting bracket to the vehicle first then
mount the control deck to the bracket. If the rear panel
is not accessible you may want to attach the control
cable prior to mounting.
Control Deck
(rear panel)
Control Cable
D-SUB Jack
Control Cable
D-SUB Plug
Control Cable
(9 Feet)
RF Deck
(rear panel)
Antenna
Connector
Control Cable
D-SUB Jack
Power Lead
Red (+)
Black (-)
Control Cable
D-SUB Jack
External
Speaker Jack
Top Mounting
Channels
Bottom Mounting
Channels