Transmitted Output, Antenna Installation Locations

2016 Volkswagen CC R-Line Executive, 2.0L Eng VIN NSECTION Transmitted Output, Antenna Installation Locations
NOTE:

It is legally forbidden to install antennas on bumpers. This protects pedestrians.

Designation Pmax/Watt Prescribed antenna installation locations
Shortwave < 54 MHZ 100 (PEAK)(1) all locations (outside on the vehicle) all locations on the roof
4 m-Band 20 (eff.)(2) All locations (on vehicle exterior)
2 m-Band 20 (eff.) Front fender rear fender all locations on the roof
2 m-Band 50 (eff.) Front center of roof Center of roof Rear center of roof
70 cm 50 (eff.) Front center of roof Center of roof Rear center of roof
23 cm 20 (eff.) All locations (on vehicle exterior)
TETRA/ TETRAPOL 25 (eff.) All locations (on vehicle exterior)
D-net GSM 900 20 (Peak) All locations (on vehicle exterior)
E-net GSM 1800 GSM 1900 UMTS 10 (Peak) All locations (on vehicle exterior)
(1) PEAK = max. carrier power (Peak Envelope Power)
(2) eff. = effective transmission output
NOTE:

Deviations from these guidelines (location of antenna, frequency, output) are only permitted in special isolated cases after a single-case test carried out by the EMV center of VW AG in Wolfsburg.

EMV = electromagnetic compatibility

RENDER: 1.0x

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