Jeep 2015 Wrangler - Postal Supplement User Manual

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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING

EQUIPMENT

Special design considerations are incorporated into

this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity

to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios

and telephone equipment must be installed prop-

erly 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 pos-

sible. 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 in-

terference between the communications equip-

ment and the vehicle’s electronic systems.

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