Mobile Radio Installation
The main reasons for fitting a Mobile Digital radio are they run on 12v (no need to charge batteries) they are higher powered (25W) than a handheld portable radio (5W), perfect for Motorsport Communications, whether it's for Circuit racing cars, Rally, Targa, Off-road, and Offshore.
Installing a Mobile Radio Correctly.
Wire Up as Per Diagram.
- -12v for radio connected directly to -ve of 12v battery (not to ground)
- +12v for radio directly to +12v of battery or kill switch.
- Fit a Power noise filter in radio power wire.
- Fit 15A fuse in DC power Cable, 5A in ignition sense power cable.
- Ignition sense turns the radio “on” when the ignition is turned on and stay on until the 12V power is turned off.
- Chose the correct antenna to suit both your vehicle and frequency.
- Don't tighten cable ties, care needs to be taken not to crush the cables.
- Don't coil antenna cables, this will cause a loss in performance. If you have any problems call the experts Harris Race Radios.
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Motorola mobile radio harness
Harris Race Radios Digital harness
PTT button and cable.
Harris Digital Antenna
Harris Race Radios can provide you with Professional Telecommunications. Rex Harris is a qualified Radio engineer certified by RSM as an Approved radio engineer (ARE) and ARC, so we can certify all of your radios and radio licenses. Aaron is a Data Engineer working closely with all things involved with Motorsport communications. Harris Race Radios are Motorola, Kenwood and Rugged radios New Zealand, NZ Dealers.