User's Manual Part 2

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Barrett PRC-2090 Vehicle and Base Docking Stations
Vehicle Docking Station
Introduction
The Barrett PRC-2090 vehicle docking station turns the PRC-2090 tactical transceiver
into a 100W PEP capable transceiver. With this configuration the transceiver can also
interface to the full range of Barrett peripherals including the 2019 Automatic Tuning
Mobile HF Antenna and Barrett Linear Amplifiers.
Vehicle Docking Station position
The following points must be considered when mounting the 2090 vehicle docking
station.
Safety
It is essential that the transceiver be mounted in a place where it cannot cause
injury to the occupants of the vehicle in the event of a motor vehicle accident.
For this reason overhead mounting is not generally recommended and "under dash"
mounting must take into account the possibility of injuring the legs of front seat
occupants.
Convenience
The chosen position for the transceiver or control head, (if a remote controlled
model is used) should be one which allows convenient operation.
Positions which are often used are:
- on the transmission hump
- in place of the glove box
- behind the seat
- under the dash board (if safe)
Where a remote controlled transceiver is used, only the control head need be
mounted convenient to the operator. The transceiver may be mounted under a
seat, in the luggage compartment or any other out of the way place within the
vehicle (which allows for sufficient cooling).
All equipment should be positioned in such a way that convenient access for
maintenance is provided.