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Title Page
Spectrum Series™
Base Loaded Mobile Antennas
Installation Manual
Motorola Inc.
1301 E. Algonquin Rd.,
Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A.
6880309C12-F
Foreword
This manual applies to mobile radios, unless otherwise specified. It includes instructions for installing antennas in a vehicle
roof-top configuration.
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
Caution
Before using this product, read the operating instructions
for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.
ATTENTION!
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements.
Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the
Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number
6881095C99) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following website:
http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise
Document Copyrights
No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission
of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is
assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve
readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product
or circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.
Trademarks
MOTOROLA, the Stylized M logo, and ASTRO are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other products or
service names are the property of their respective owners.
© 2000 – 2010 by Motorola, Inc.
Spectrum™ Series Base Loaded Mobile Antennas
Manufactured by Motorola
• Antenna Installation
• Mounting Instructions
• Cutting Charts
• Replacement Parts
• Connector Instructions
Important
Read all instructions carefully before starting the installation.
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Spectrum mobile antenna. The Spectrum antennas have been designed
to withstand demanding and rugged environments. During the design phase, the antennas are put
through extensive Accelerated Life Testing (ALT), which simulates years of in-field service. As a
result, potential problems are designed out, helping to ensure that the antennas which you receive
can give you years of dependable performance.
DANGER
Important
Antenna contact with high voltage wires may result in death
from electrocution.
Since April 3, 1994, the warranty on Spectrum antennas have been
changed to one year. Motorola manufactured Spectrum antennas are
warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a
period of (1) one year from the date of shipment.
Motorola Communications Part Division
1313 E. Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, Illinois 60196
To order, Call Toll-Free: 1 - 800- 422 - 4210
Before You Start
Roof Mount Safety Precautions and Problem Prevention – for Motor Vehicle Use only
Safe Antenna Installation
Caution
Be sure to mount the antenna on a horizontal surface to keep
the antenna as vertical as possible, thus preventing the
antenna from protuding beyond the vehicle and causing
bodily injury and/or property damage.
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Introduction
Entering Garages
Caution
Remove the antenna from the vehicle when entering a garage
to prevent damage to the vehicle and the antenna whip/ball
from damaging overhead light fixtures and garage doors.
Automatic Car Wash
Caution
Remove the entire antenna from the vehicle before entering
the automatic car wash to prevent damage to the antenna and
vehicle. The antenna mount contact must be wiped dry to
prevent moisture from damaging the contact.
Installation
Where to Mount the Antenna
General
Motorola recommends that mobile antennas be located as follows:
Recommended Antenna Location
Standard Metal Passenger vehicles
Recommended Location
Standard metal passenger vehicles
Center roof or center trunk lid
Vans, pickups, and other light trucks
(metal roofs)
Center roof
Heavy duty equipment with metal roofs
(heavy duty trucks, semi-tractors, heavy
refuse trucks, cement mixer trucks)
Center cab roof
Specialty vehicles (such as T-roofs, sun
roofs, or convertibles)
Center trunk lid–recommended only for transmitter
output of less than 7 W.
Other vehicles
Contact your Motorola Field Technical
Representative.
Select a location for the antenna as near the center of the roof as possible. Probe the headlining with
your fingers to make sure that all points of obstruction are avoided.
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Mobile Antenna Installation
Mobile Radio Operation and EME Exposure
Observe the following caution and electromagnetic energy exposure (EME) statements when
installing antennas:
Use caution when installing antennas with mobile radio
equipment using transmitter powers in excess of 7 W.
Caution
NOTE: For low power mobile radios (7 W or less), there are no antenna type or installation
restrictions.
To assure optimal radio performance and that human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic
energy is within the guidelines references in this document, transmit only when people outside the
vehicle are at least the minimum distance away from a properly installed, external mounted antenna.
Table 1 lists the minimum distance from several different ranges of rated radio power.
Table 1 Rated Power and Distance
Rated Power of Vehicle-installed
Mobile Two-Way Radios
Minimum Distance from Transmitting Antenna
7 to 15 Watts
1 foot (30.5 cm)
16 to 50 Watts
2 feet (61 cm)
More than 50 Watts
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Selecting an Antenna Site
1. Install the vehicle antenna external to the vehicle and in accordance with the requirements of
this documents.
2. The best mounting location for the antenna is at the center of a large, flat, conductive surface.
In almost all vehicles, mounting the antenna in the center of the roof will satisfy these
requirements. A good alternative location is in the center of the trunk lid. If you use the trunk
lid, ensure that the trunk lid is grounded by connecting groundling straps between the trunk lid
and the vehicle chassis.
3. Ensure the antenna cable can be easily routed to the radio. Ensure that the antenna cable is
routed separately and not in parallel to any other vehicle wiring or mobile radio cable wiring.
4. Check the antenna location for any electrical interference.
NOTE: Any two metal pieces rubbing against each other, such as seat springs, shift levers, trunk and hood lids,
exhaust pipes etc.) in close proximity to the antenna can cause severe receiver interference.
5. If the vehicle is equipped with an electronic anti-lock braking system (ABS), and the antenna
will be trunk mounted, then install the antenna on the side opposite to the braking modulator
box. This minimizes radio interference to the modulator box from the radio.
6. Make sure the mobile radio antenna is installed at least one foot (30.48 cm) away from any
other antenna on the vehicle.
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Antenna Assembly Instructions
If antenna mount has not been installed, refer to the Antenna Mount Installation instructions.
Assemble the antenna assembly (except the whip) onto the mounting base as shown in Figure 1.
1. Place the lock washer on stud loading coil/base housing.
2. Assemble either the standard duty or heavy duty spring adaptor to the base housing
assembly by threading onto the housing stud with lock washer already in place.
3. Hand tighten the adaptor until the lock washer is fully compressed.
4. Press rubber gasket onto the bottom of the coil housing.
5. Do not insert the antenna whip into the antenna adaptor at this time. Refer to the Tuning the
Antenna section on page 1-12 for further instructions.
01-80358A37
01-80358A38
01-80358A39
01-80358A40
Whip
406 – 420 MHz
445 – 470 MHz
470 – 494 MHz
494 – 512 MHz
47-80369B56
Standard Duty Whip Adapter
58-80368B32
Whip
30 – 174MHz
Set Screw
03-80374B24
Lock washer
04-80378B70
Heavy Duty Spring
01-80373B34
Loading Coils/Base housing
01-80358A86 30 – 36 MHz
01-80358A87 36 – 42 MHz
01-80358A88 42 – 50 MHz
01-80358A89 66 – 88 MHz
01-80358A90 136 – 174 MHz
01-80358A91 406 – 512 MHz Heavy Duty Spring
01-80358A92 406 – 512 MHz Standard Duty
Rubber Gasket
32-80369B53
Figure 1.
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Antenna Mount Installation Instructions
Roof (Permanent 3/4” Hole) Mount Instructions
Tools Required:
• Safety glasses
• Hole saw (Motorola part # RPX-4378A)
• 15/16” open-end wrench
• Solder, 60/40 rosin flux
• Crimp tool, Motorola part # 66-80388A26 (Mini-UHF Connector only)
• Electric drill
• Spanner wrench, Motorola part # 66-80371A75
• Soldering iron, 40 – 75 watts
1. Drill a 3/4” hole in the vehicle with antenna hole cutting saw, Motorola part # RPX-4378A, and
remove all burrs. The antenna hold saw will remove paint in a narrow ring around hole to
assure good metal contact between vehicle and mount.
2. Apply generous amounts of silicon grease to inner and outer threads of brass lock nut. Feed
coaxial cable and mount through hole as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2.
3. Thread locking nut onto mount and pull up mount base to properly align in hole. While pulling
up, finger tighten the locking nut against roof top as show in Figure 3.
MAEPF-27629-O
Figure 3.
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Locking Nut
43-83881B01 (Plated)
O-Ring
42-83940B01
Bushing Assembly
Holes for holding the Bushing
with Long Nose Pliers
Cap Insulator
Cable
Car Roof
Paint removed in Ring
Figure 4.
4. Insert spanner wrench, part # 66-80371A75 or the tops of a needle nose pliers in bushing
assembly to prevent mount assembly from slipping. Use a 15/16” open-end wrench to tighten
locking but firmly against vehicle surface. The locking nut must be in contact with vehicle
metal to ensure proper antenna radiation. See Figure 4.
Trunk Lid Mount Installation
1. Trunk lid mount may be placed at the center of trunk lid near the rear window, or to the side,
preventing the antenna from hitting the rear window when raising the trunk lid. Be sure the
coaxial cable is not pinched under the mount clamp bracket. Refer to Figure 5.
Figure 5. Coaxial Cable Insertion
2. Using the allen wrench supplied, tighten the set screws clockwise until the set screws break
through the paint, creating a good contact.
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3. Route coaxial cable from the trunk lid to the radio.
Magnet Mount Installation
WARNING
Do not use magnet mount on vinyl roofs, magnet mount will not
properly hold the antenna on vehicle because holding power is
reduced. Magnet mount will not “hold on” to aluminum and nonmetallic surfaces.
1. Remove all dirt and grime that will prevent magnet mount from seating securely.
2. Place magnet mount in final position. Sliding the mount may scratch paint surface.
3. Route coaxial cable to the radio,. Refer to Figure 6.
Figure 6. Magnetic Mounted Base
Connector Installation
Before installing the connector, cut off any excess length of cable (at the radio end) to avoid
unnecessary signal loss. When the necessary preparations have been made, install the connector
using the following steps:
UHF Connector (Motorola part # 28-82021G01)
1. Disassemble the connector as shown in Figure 7A.
2. Cut off end of cable squarely and remove 3/4” of vinyl jacket. Refer to Figure 7B.
3. Slide coupling ring and adaptor on cable as in Figure 7C.
4. Fan braid slightly and fold back as shown in Figure 7D.
5. Position adaptor to dimension as shown in Figure 7E. Press braid back over body of adaptor
and trim to 3/8”. Base 5/8” of conductor. Tin exposed center conductor. Add teflon washer for
470 MHz and higher.
Caution
Use a hot soldering iron. DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE HEAT
OR SOLDER. Solder quickly to avoid melting surrounding
insulation.
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6. Screw adaptor to the body of plug assembly. Solder braid to body of plus assembly through
holes. Solder center conductor of cable to plug contact of plug assembly. Refer to Figure 7F.
7. For final assembly, screw coupling on plug assembly.
8. Connect cable to antenna connector on radio set. Tighten coupling ring cross section of final
assembly as shown in Figure 7G.
NOTE: Coupling ring and plug sub assembly comprise of Motorola part number: 28-82021G01.
TEFLON Washer
(470MHZ and higher)
04-84506K01
Coupling
Ring
Adapter
58-854020
Plug
Sub-Assembbly
3”
Adapter
3”
3”
5”
TEFLON Washer
(470MHZ and higher)
1/8” of Exposed Insulation
for Lower Frequencies
Figure 7.
Mobile Antenna Installation
Mini-UHF Connector Installation #28-84606M01
Installation Instructions
Use Motorola tool part # 66-80388A26 (Refer to Figure 8).
1. Slip ferrule and collar onto cable. See Figure 10.
2. Prepare cable to strip dimensions as per Figure 11.
3. Insert stripped cable into plug body until conductor is exposed (front end) and dielectric
bottoms inside body. See Figure 10.
4. Crimp center contact using crimp area C of Figure 8 . Crimp at base of center contact, avoid
crimping at the tip. Refer to Figure 9.
5. Push collar forward onto plug assembly. Fit cable braid over support sleeve of connector. See
Figure 10.
6. Push ferrule over braid until flange butts against connector body. Refer to Figure 10. Using
the correct crimp area of tool, crimp ferrule close to plug body. Crimp ferrule for a second time
close to cable end.
7. Protuding center conductor should be trimmed with end of center contact.
FIVE CRIMP AREAS
.256
.319
.051
.068
.213
Figure 8. Motorola Crimping Tool 66-80388A26
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Base of Pin
Suggested Crimp Area
Tip of Pin
2 mm
Figure 9. Coaxial Cable Stripping Dimensions
Flared
Braid
Ferrule
Connector
Body
Collar
Cable Inserted into
Connector Body
Protruding
Center
Conductor
Crimp Center
Contact after
Inserting Cable
Collar Slipped
Forward over
Connector Body
Push Ferrule Forward
over Braid. Flange
Butts against Connector
Body. Crimp Ferrule to
Complete Crimp
MAEPF-27622-O
Figure 10.
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Dim. A = 15/16"
Dim. B = 19/32"
Dim. C = 19/64"
MAEPF-27623-O
Figure 11.
Table 2 Spectrum Antennas
Frequency MHz
Gain
Duty
Max Power
Watts
Antenna Only
Roof Mount Kit
30 – 36
0 dB
Standard
100
RAB-4002A
RAB-4002ARA
**
RAB-4002AMA
36 – 42
0 dB
Standard
100
RAB-4003A
RAB-4003ARA
**
RAB-4003AMA
42 – 50
0 dB
Standard
100
RAB4004A
RAB-4004ARA
**
RAB-4004AMA
Trunk Lid Mount Kit
Magnet Mount Kit
30 – 36
0 dB
Heavy
100
RAB-4012A
RAB-4012ARA
**
RAB-4012AMA
36 –42
0 dB
Heavy
100
RAB-4013A
RAB-4013ARA
**
RAB-4013AMA
42 – 50
0 dB
Heavy
100
RAB-4014A
RAB-4014ARA
**
RAB-4014AMA
66 – 88
0 dB
Standard
100
RAC-4000A
RAC-4000ATA
**
RAC-4000AMA
140 – 174
3 dB
Standard
150
RAD-4000A
RAD-4000ARA
RAD-400DATA
RAD-4000AMA
140 – 174
3 dB
Heavy
150
RAD-4010A
RAD-4010ARA
RAD-401DATA
RAD-4010AMA
With RG58 A/U Cable
With RG58 A/U Cable
With RG58 A/U Cable
406 – 420
5 dB
Standard
150
RAE-4002A
RAE-4002ARA
RAE-4002ATA
RAE-4002AMA
445 – 470
5 dB
Standard
150
RAE-4004A
RAE-4004ARA
RAE-4004ATA
RAE-4004AMA
470 – 495
5 dB
Standard
150
RAE-4005A
RAE-4005ARA
RAE-4005ATA
RAE-4005AMA
495 – 512
5 dB
Standard
150
RAE-4006A
RAE-4006ARA
RAE-4006ATA
RAE-4006AMA
With Low Loss Cable
With Low Loss Cable
406 – 420
5 dB
Heavy
150
**
RAE-4002ARL
RAE-4002ATL
**
450 – 470
5 dB
Heavy
150
**
RAE-4004ARL
RAE-4004ATL
**
470 – 496
5 dB
Heavy
150
**
RAE-4005ARL
RAE-4005ATL
**
496 – 512
5 dB
Heavy
150
**
RAE-4006ARL
RAE-4006ATL
**
With RG58 A/U Cable
With RG58 A/U Cable
With RG58 A/U Cable
406 – 420
5 dB
Heavy
150
RAE-4012A
RAE-4012ARA
RAE-4012ATA
RAE-4012AMA
450 – 470
5 dB
Heavy
150
RAE-4014A
RAE-4014ARA
RAE-4014ATA
RAE-4014AMA
470 – 496
5 dB
Heavy
150
RAE-4015A
RAE-4015ARA
RAE-2015ATA
RAE-4015AMA
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Table 2 Spectrum Antennas (Continued)
Frequency MHz
Gain
Duty
Max Power
Watts
Antenna Only
Roof Mount Kit
Trunk Lid Mount Kit
Magnet Mount Kit
496 – 512
5 dB
Heavy
150
RAE-4016A
RAE-4016ARA
RAE-4016ATA
RAE-4016AMA
With Low Loss Cable
With Low Loss Cable
406 – 420
5 dB
Heavy
150
**
RAE-4012ARL
RAE-4012ATL
**
450 – 470
5 dB
Heavy
150
**
RAE-4014ARL
RAE-4014ATL
**
470 – 496
5 dB
Heavy
150
**
RAE-4015-ARL
RAE-4015ATL
**
5 dB
Heavy
150
**
RAE-4016ARL
RAE-4016ATL
**
496 – 512
NOTE:
All antenna mount kits include RG58A/U Cable and PL259 Connector, except cable option that is listed otherwise. ** For low and
Mid Band Trunk lid mount kits, order antenna only and trunk lid mounting kit (01-80356A55) separately.
PART NUMBER
ANTENNA MOUNTS
01-80352A03
Roof Mount Kit, RG58A/U Cable, PL259 connector
01-80356A55
Trunk Lid Mount, RG58A/U cable, PL259 connector
01-80356A47
Magnet Mount RG58A/U cable, PL259 connector
01-80371A27
Magnet Mount RG58A/U Cable PL259 connector, low band only
Tuning the Antenna
Adjusting the whip length while radio is keyed may cause burns from
RF radiation.
WARNING
NOTE: Tune antenna in an open area at least 12 feet away from any metal objects.
NOTE: Lengths shown on the cutting chart are approximate. Due to antenna variations and mounting
location effects, we recommend cutting the antenna rod 1 1/2” longer than the chart and then
cutting 1/2” off at a time until reflected power is minimized.
NOTE: DUE TO ANTENNA INTERACTION WITH VEHICLE, SOME LOW BAND ANTENNA
MOUNTING LOCATIONS WILL NEVER ACHIEVE 1.5:1 VSWR. In this case, trim the whip
for minimum reflected power. A simple table for converting the radio of forward power and
reflected power to VSWR is shown below in Table 3.
1. Locate the transmitter frequency on the cutting chart. In the case of multiple transmitter
frequencies, calculate the mid-frequency and locate on cutting chart. Read desired whip
length from the chart. Cut the whip 1 1/2” longer than this length.
NOTE: Trim the antenna rod (Low and High band) from the bottom only. On the UHF antenna whip,
trim the whip from the bottom of the rod below the phasing coil.
2. Use the set screw to secure the antenna whip in the whip adaptor assembly.
3. Using the in-line wattmeter, measure forward and reflected power at the desired transmit
frequency and calculate VSWR using Table 3.
4. If VSWR is >1.5:1, then trim off 1/2” and repeat Step 3.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until minimum VSWR is obtained.
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6. Use the adjustment range of the whip in the adaptor in order to minimize the VSWR.
7. Insert the shorter part of the allen wrench into the screw and tighten the set screw at tight as
yo can by hand. If a torque wrench is available, tighten set screw to a torque of 25 – 30 inchlbs.
A simple table for converting the ratio of forward power and reflected power to VSWR is given below:
Table 3
Pfwd/Pref
VSWR
440.6
1.1 : 1
58.8
1.3 : 1
25.0
1.5 : 1
14.9
1.7 : 1
10.4
1.9 : 1
7.9
2.1 : 1
Example: If the forward power (Pfwd) is measured as 100 watts and the reflected power (Pref) is 3
watts, calculate Pfwd/Pref = 33.3. Since 33.3 is between 25 and 58.8 m, the chart above indicated
that the VSWR is less than 1.5 : 1.
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Cutting chart lengths are approximate. Whip length will wary with type of vehicle, mount location
and type of mount. Cut 1-1/2 inches longer than chart length, then trim for minimum reflected power.
Standard (No Spring)
Heavy Duty Spring
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Standard (No Spring)
15
Heavy Duty Spring
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Standard (No Spring)
Heavy Duty Spring
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Cutting chart lengths are approximate. Whip length will wary with type of vehicle, mount location
and type of mount. Cut 1-1/2 inches longer than chart length, then trim for minimum reflected power.
Standard (No Spring)
Heavy Duty Spring
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Standard (No Spring)
Heavy Duty Spring
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Motorola Inc.
1301 E. Algonquin Rd.,
Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A.
MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, and ASTRO are registered in the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product or service names
are the property of their respective owners.
© 2000 – 2010 by Motorola, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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