Appendix C FDS Officers Radio Installation and Removal

1 Policy

1.1 Radios are installed and normally removed by appointment with the radio engineers based at Workshops. However, officers may if they so wish carry out the removal themselves subject to strict compliance with the procedure below.

1.2 Communications Department are not equipped to install or remove radios.

2 Procedure

2.1 The majority of the removal work is mechanical and should normally take about 1½ hours.

2.2 Main Control Lead

Is intact throughout installation and must remain intact during removal.

The 37 way connectors must not be cut off. The screws on the connector shell may be removed and the wires and plug can be taped together to enable careful removal.

2.3 DC Supply Lead (From Battery to 6 Way Socket)

It is also preferred to keep this lead intact but removal of the plug or fuse is permitted if necessary for removal.

2.4 Aerial Lead

The aerial base is plastic and is easily damaged. To remove the aerial lead:
Unscrew and remove aerial rod and hinge assembly (metal part) using the Allen key normally supplied when the vehicle is fitted out, but otherwise available from Communications Department.
Remove screw in centre of aerial base (black plastic part with metal centre). This screw is exposed when the aerial base is removed.
Carefully unscrew large black plastic base from the outside of the car with correct size spanner.
Cable assembly will now be loose in bodywork.
Remove cable assembly from within the car.
If you reassemble the aerial base take care not to damage plastic thread.
Do not cut the aerial lead.
A sealing grommet for the hole in the vehicle body is available from the Communications Department
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2.5 Removed Items

All items of radio equipment including all cables and plugs should be returned to the Radio Engineer at Workshops via staff offices who will check that equipment is complete and undamaged.