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WINST-0005 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT

SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001

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M/A-COM

1011 Pawtucket Boulevard

Lowell, MA 01853

1-877-OPENSKY

(1-877-673-6759)

1-877-OPENSKY

VERVIEW

This document describes the procedure for

installing the M/A-COM OpenSky

Model M-803

Trunk-Mount Mobile Radio in a vehicle, such as

an automobile, truck, or van. This is a general

guide only, and assumes that the installation will

be performed by a professional radio installer.

ATERIALS

The M-803 Trunk-Mount Radio is designed to mount on the floor or on a tray in the

trunk or unoccupied section of a vehicle. The installation kit (M/A-COM Part No.

MAMROS0018) needed to install the radio is described below. The following table

describes the different accessories that are included in the kit:

Table I

Item Qty Part Number Description

1 1 1000003678 Base Bracket

2 1 1000005187-0001 Unity Gain Antenna, Quarter-wave

3 1 1000005809-0002 Fuse Kit, 15A

4 1 1000005824-0002 DC Power Cable (3m)

5 1 1000005656-0001 CAN Terminator, DB25M

6 2 AD00006 Pkg. of 4 Screws, #8-32 PAN HD, Black

7 1 MAMROS00023 GPS Antenna Kit*

* GPS Antenna Kit is only included if the corresponding radio is equipped

with an optional GPS Unit.

NSTRUCTIONS

Upon removing all items from the box and verifying that all have been included,

follow the following steps to install the M-803 Trunk-Mount Radio. Refer to Figure 1

for location of connectors on the Radio.

Summary of content (13 pages)

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-877-OPENSKY WINST-0005 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001 Page 1 of 13 OVERVIEW This document describes the procedure for installing the M/A-COM OpenSky® Model M-803 Trunk-Mount Mobile Radio in a vehicle, such as an automobile, truck, or van. This is a general guide only, and assumes that the installation will be performed by a professional radio installer.
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1-877-OPENSKY WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT WINST-0005 Rev A SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001 Page 2 of 13 GPS Antenna Connection Antenna Connections CAN Port Connection Speaker Connection Power Connection Figure 1 Rear Panel Actions 1. Plan the mounting locations of all components (Radio, Antenna, and Cables) and determine the routes for all wiring and cables. Notes Determine the customer’s preferences, if any, for location of components.
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1-877-OPENSKY WINST-0005 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001 Page 3 of 13 Actions Notes 5. Mount the Antenna at a suitable location on the vehicle, and route the Antenna Cable inside the vehicle for connection to the Radio. NOTE Improper installation of the antenna may lead not only to poor radio performance, but to harmful exposure as well. See Antenna Mounting Configurations below.
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1-877-OPENSKY WINST-0005 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001 Page 4 of 13 Actions Notes 8. The Fuse for Radio power must be installed in-line with raw battery voltage. Strip one end of the wire included in the Fuse Kit (Item 3) and crimp the terminal lug onto it. Cut the wire to a length of about 6 inches and strip the end to a length indicated by the gauge on the fuse holder.
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1-877-OPENSKY WINST-0005 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001 Page 5 of 13 Actions Notes 12. Connect the Antenna and test the Radio’s forward and reflected power to verify transmission performance. Refer to Testing With the Antenna under Testing below for the procedure. 13. Complete the installation by organizing, securing, and checking all cables and components.
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1-877-OPENSKY WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT WINST-0005 Rev A SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001 Page 6 of 13 Coaxial Cable Jumper Cable with Mini-UHF male connector on one end and N-Series male connector on the other end, approximately three feet in length (Pasternack Enterprises PE3282-36 or equivalent) N-Series to Mini-UHF Adapter N-Series male to Mini-UHF female (Pasternack Enterprises PE9064 or equivalent) Dummy Load RF terminator rated at 50 ohms resista
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1-877-OPENSKY WINST-0005 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001 Page 7 of 13 There are various vehicles that have various physical dimensions that are not standard, so selection of an antenna location is not trivial.
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1-877-OPENSKY WINST-0005 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001 Page 8 of 13 Actions 3. Press the RIGHT ARROW button once to confirm the selection, then press the SELECT button to select the mode. Notes The radio is now in OCF mode. Testing Into a Dummy Load Actions Notes 1. Connect the wattmeter to the radio for testing according to Figure 2, using the dummy load in place of the antenna.
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1-877-OPENSKY WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT WINST-0005 Rev A SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001 Page 9 of 13 Actions Notes output power again. If this fails to produce a reading within the target range, replace the radio and repeat this procedure.
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1-877-OPENSKY WINST-0005 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001 Page 10 of 13 Testing With the Antenna Actions Notes 1. Connect the wattmeter to the radio and antenna for testing according to Figure 2. Remove the dummy load, if necessary, and connect the antenna lead to the output side of the wattmeter (see Figure 2). 2. Apply power to the radio and switch to OCF mode, if necessary.
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1-877-OPENSKY WINST-0005 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001 Page 11 of 13 Actions Notes wattmeter reading still falls outside the target range, replace the antenna, make sure all connections are seated firmly, and repeat the testing procedure. 7. Position the slug to measure reverse, or reflected, RF power. Rotate the slug.
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1-877-OPENSKY WINST-0005 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001 Page 12 of 13 Actions Notes signal.* 11. Return the radio to OTP mode for normal communications. Use the procedure under Changing Operating Modes above. The radio is now ready for normal communications. Copyright © 2001 M/A-COM. All rights reserved.
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1-877-OPENSKY WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNIT WINST-0005 Rev A SUBJECT: M-803 Trunk-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001 Page 13 of 13 Clip ! Here Enter the information requested on this data collection sheet. Clip this form and file it as a permanent record of the tested performance of the installed radio.