Tait TM8105 User Manual - Installation Planning

20 Installation Planning

Installation Planning

The procedures outlined in this and the following 

sections are for installing a TM8105 or TM8115 radio in 

a vehicle, using a standard U-bracket.

MPT 1362 

Code of 

Practice

TM8100 radios should be installed in accordance with 

the MPT 1362 Code of Practice. This code of practice 

covers the installation of mobile radio equipment in land 

based vehicles and has been developed by the United 

Kingdom Radiocommunications Agency.

The full text of the MPT 1362 Code of Practice can be 

found at the Radiocommunications Agency website:

http://www.radio.gov.uk/

Checking 

Equipment

Unpack the radio and check that you have the following 

items:

■ radio control head with connecting loom

■ radio body

■ microphone with microphone clip and screws 

(TM8115 only)

■ installation kit, consisting of:

— U-bracket with screws

— power cable with DC connector

— 10A fuses

— fuse holders

— BNC antenna plug.

Installation 

Tools

■ Portable drill

■ 8mm (0.3 inch) socket

■ BNC crimp tool

■ In-line RF power meter capable of measuring forward 

and reflected power at the operating frequency of 

the radio