Attempting to operate the wireless intercom
system through or around walls, ceilings, metal
objects, etc. will reduce system range and per-
formance.
Figure 15
Operating System Near Obstructions
DO NOT
- mount the BTR-200 5/8-wave an-
tennas on, or next to, metal such as beams,
walls with metal studs, equipment racks, etc.
This also applies to the antennas when assem-
bled directly to the BTR-200. This will “de-
tune” the receiving antenna which can result in
noise or loss of RF signal at the BTR-200. See
Figure 16.
IMPROVING RECEPTION AND IN-
CREASING RANGE
Keeping the distance from the base (BTR-200)
and the belt
packs (TR-200) as short , and un-
obstructed as possible will produce the most
reliable performance.
The BTR-200 is supplied with two antennas.
This should provide satisfactory system perfor-
mance in most applications. System range can
be enhanced by remoting the 5/8-wave receive
antenna.
-16-
Headset
TE
LE
X
Ext Intercom
Aux Audio
1
3
4
2
Portable Stations
Carrier Status
BTR-200 II
Mic On Push Twice to Latch
Headset
Controls
Volume
Power
Portable Station Connect
TE
LE
X
SIGNAL REFLECTION OFF A METAL OBSTRUCTION
CAUSES REDUCED SIGNAL AND “MULTIPATH”
1
2
3-BAD
TE
LE
X
Ext Intercom
Aux Audio
1
3
4
2
Portable Stations
Carrier Status
BTR-200 II
Mic On Push Twice to Latch
Headset
Controls
Volume
Power
Headset
Portable Station Connect
TE
LE
X
Ext Intercom
Aux Audio
1
3
4
2
Portable Stations
Carrier Status
BTR-200 II
Mic On Push Twice to Latch
Headset
Controls
Volume
Power
Headset
Portable Station Connect
TE
LE
X
Ext Intercom
Aux Audio
1
3
4
2
Portable Stations
Carrier Status
BTR-200 II
Mic On Push Twice to Latch
Headset
Controls
Volume
Power
Headset
Portable Station Connect
Figure 16
Receive Antenna Placement
1.
Placing the unit on top of a
shelf or equipment rack and
remoting the receive antenna
is OK.
2.
Placing the unit on top of a
shelf or equipment rack un-
obstructed without remoting
the receive antenna is OK.
3.
Placing the unit on top of
a shelf or equipment rack
and
mounting
the
remoted receive antenna
on the side of the shelf or
equipment rack is BAD.