GME TX3440 - Manual (Page 18)

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InstallatIon
the tX3440 main unit is supplied with a slim, slide-on
mounting cradle. the cradle can be screwed or bolted in
any convenient location in your vehicle (under or above the
dash, on the centre console, under the seat, in the boot,
etc.) using the mounting slots provided in the base. the
main unit contains a built-in speaker, and can be installed
in a convenient location in the vehicle’s cabin as the radio’s
loud speaker. Alternatively it can be installed ‘out of the
way’ and an extension speaker used instead.
the lcD controller microphone comes complete with
a mounting clip. its small size and light weight design
allows it to be mounted in almost any convenient position
accessible to the driver.
When installing the radio, avoid mounting it close to heaters
or air conditioners. screw the lcD controller microphone
and the clip a firm surface. slide the tX3440 main unit into
the cradle from the front until it clicks into place. Position
the lcD controller microphone in its mounting clip. Finally,
plug the lcD controller microphone into the front panel
of the tX3440 and the power and antenna leads to the
sockets provided on the rear of the radio.
An additional 1.8 m extension cable is supplied to allow
more remote mounting of the tX3440 main unit.
antEnna installation
it is essential to select a good quality, high efficiency,
477 mHz antenna. A poor quality antenna or one not
designed for the specific frequency band you are using
will give very poor performance.
GmE have a wide range of suitable 477 mHz uHF cB
antennas to suit most installations and applications.
We recommend contacting your local GmE retailer for advice.
connect to the antenna cable to the rear antenna socket
using a Pl59 coaxial connector.
noisE supprEssion
the inherent design of Fm transceivers result in a high level
of resistance to ignition and electrical interference. However
in some installations it may be necessary to take additional
steps to help reduce or eliminate noise interference.
During installation, try to route the Dc battery leads, the
antenna lead or any accessory wires away from the engine
compartment, ignition or alternator wiring. if the noise
continues, it may be necessary to fit a suppression kit in
which case we recommend you consult an auto electrician
for advice specific to your installation.
Higher frequency electrical interference cause by electric
motors can be suppressed directly at the motor terminals.
Fitting the lcD controller microphone
mounting the cradle
Fitting the radio
slide radio fully into cradle until it clicks into place.
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slide
microphone
into the
mounting clip
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