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Before mounting the antennas, you need to know the compass directions and ele-
vation tilts appropriate for each sector. (The antennas have a beam width of 60°
or 90° horizontal and 9° vertical).
There are several antennas which may be used in a PacketWave system. Because of
their different sizes and weights, the antennas do not all use the same mounting acces-
sories.
The base station radio includes a rear-mounted bracket as shown in
Figure5-1
; the
bracket accomodates a pole diameter of 1.5 inches (3.8 cm), 2 inches (5 cm)
To mount an antenna:
1.
Determine the mounting location for the antenna.
2.
Orient the antenna vertically.
3.
Using the mounting equipment provided, or other mounting hardware as
desired, secure the antenna to the mast or other support.
To mount a radio:
1.
Determine the exact location for the radio.
2.
Loosen the pole clamp bolt and open the pole clamp.
3.
Orient the radio so that the F and RJ45 connectors are at the bottom.
4.
Close the pole clamp around the pole.
5.
Adjust the direction and elevation of the radio/antenna unit.
6.
Tighten the pole clamp bolt until the radio/antenna unit is secured in position.
Figure5-1
Base Station Radio Mounting Bracket
