6.7.4.4 Base radio installation
The base radio kit comes with the following items.
(1) RS-232 serial data cable
(1) wall adapter: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz input to 12 VDC
80 0 mA output with 1.8 m (6 ft) of cable
(1) radio
(1) window mount antenna with 2 m (7 ft) of cable
The radio needs to be connected to an RS-232 serial port on the calling computer and powered
by the wall adapter. The antenna is designed to stick to a window facing the weather station
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CAUTION:
To comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, the radio may be used only with
approved antennas that have been tested with this radio and a minimum separation distance
of 8 inches (20 cm) must be maintained from the antenna to any nearby persons.
1. Attach the RSMA connector on the antenna to the radio.
2. Remove the strip covering the adhesive on the antenna and stick it vertically to a window.
3. Attach the serial cable from the calling computer’s serial port to the RS-232 port on the
spread spectrum radio.
4. Plug the wall adapter into a wall outlet and plug the barrel connector into the POWER
connector. You should see the lights on the radio come on.
FIGURE 6-36. Base Radio installation
Section 6. Installation
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