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Dodge 2014 Challenger_SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi-

cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency

signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must

be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must

be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly to the

battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The

negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal

adjacent to the negative battery connection. This connection

should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or

the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting

antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accuracy

or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped.

The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed

away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully

shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a

low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal

may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interference

between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s

electronic systems.