Tait TM8200 mobiles User Manual - Antenna Termination

Radio Installation

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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.

Power cable

Important: This radio is designed to operate from a 

nominal 12V negative ground supply and may draw up 

to 8A of current. The radio will tolerate a supply voltage 

range of 10.8V to 16.0V at the radio.

In vehicles with a supply voltage greater than 16.0V, such as 

many trucks, it is essential to provide a suitably rated DC to DC 

converter. This will isolate the radio from excessive battery volt-

age and provide the correct DC operating conditions.

Installing the power cable

Important: Disconnecting the vehicle’s battery may 

cause problems with some electronic equipment, such 

as vehicle alarms, engine management systems and in-car 

entertainment systems. Check that the vehicle owner has the 

necessary information to make all electronic equipment func-

tion correctly after battery reconnection.

1. Disconnect the vehicle’s battery, unless specifically 

prohibited from doing so by the customer, vehicle manu-

facturer, agent or supplier.

If the battery is not disconnected, exercise extreme 

caution throughout the installation and install the fuses 

only when the installation is ready to be checked (see 

“Installation checks” on page 40).