Tait TM8105 User Manual - Installing The

24 Radio Installation

1. Plug the microphone into the microphone socket on 

the control head.

2. Slide the microphone grommet along the microphone 

cord and push two adjacent corners of the grommet 

into the microphone socket cavity.

3. Squeeze the grommet and push the remaining 

corners into position.

4. Check that the grommet is seated correctly in the cavity.

Installing the 

Antenna

Install the external antenna according to the supplier’s 

instructions. Good quality 50 ohm coaxial cable must be 

used, such as RG58 or UR76.

Caution: The cable should be routed in a 

manner that minimizes coupling into the 

electronic control systems of the vehicle.

Warning: RF Exposure Hazard

To comply with FCC RF exposure limits, this product 

must be installed using an externally mounted antenna 

with either a 2.15dBi or 5.15dBi gain.

This antenna must not be mounted at a location such 

that any person or persons can come closer than 0.9m 

(35 inches) to the antenna.

Antenna Termination

1. Run the free end of the coaxial cable to the radio’s 

mounting position and cut it to length, allowing 20 - 

30cm (8 - 12 inches) excess.

2. Terminate the free end of the cable with the BNC 

plug supplied.

microphone

grommet

control head