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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Changes in Mobile Radio 2
Chapter 2 Orienting Yourself to 500 Watts 4
Engine Compartment 5
Driver's Compartment 5
Exterior 6
Rear Compartment 10
Chapter 3 DCPower Supply System
for a Mobile Installation 11
Measuring your Vehicle's Requirements 11
Testing your Electrical System 12
Isolating the Auxiliary Battery 13
Evaluating Batteries 15
Chapter 4 Antennas and Grounds 17
Antenna for HF Mobile Installations 17
Mobile Grounds 20
Chapter 5 Noise Suppression and
Shock-Mounting 24
Noise Sources 24
Solutions for Electrical Noise 25
Shock and Vibration Mounting 26
Chapter 6 Installation Procedures 28
Engine Compartment 28
Driver's Compartment 31
Exterior 38
Rear Compartment 52
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