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Nextel comm IR1200 User Manual

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Vehicle Installation

RFM-4200-5015 Rev1

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NOTE: Each antenna has specific installation instructions. Please refer

to the antenna installation instructions for specific requirements

and details.

Mount GPS Antenna (optional)

The iR1200 GPS-Enabled modem comes equipped with a connector for a GPS

antenna. Nextel has tested and recommends using the GPS Magnetic Mount

Antenna (part number 5030-C5-RFM) with the iR1200 Modem.

The following table contains the steps for mounting a GPS antenna.

1 Use an antenna suitable for the GPS of frequency 1575

MHz with an MCX connector and matched for 50-ohm

impedance. (Use only an approved antenna – see list of

Approved Antennas on page 22.)

2 Position the antenna where it has a direct line-of-sight to the

satellite.

3 Mount the antenna according to the manufacturer’s

specifications or instructions.

NOTE: Because of the operating frequencies involved with the GPS

signal, splicing or using adapters to extend the length of the

antenna coaxial cable is not recommended and will likely prevent

the system from operating properly. We recommend that a single

length of coax without splices or adapters be used.

Route and Connect Cables

Approved Cable

The following DC power cable must be used (sold separately, see Accessories

Table for ordering information).

5100-C5-RFM – Vehicle Power Harness