M T U I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e l i n e s
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M
OUNTING
C
ONSIDERATIONS
The following sections describe the nature of RF signal transmission in the UHF
frequency range, and specific factors to consider when installing an MTU on the
exterior of a building, inside a building, or in a meter pit. Regardless of the
installation environment, the MTU must be mounted securely.
Exterior Mounting
Issues with performance of exterior mounted MTUs are typically the result of
mounting the MTU too low, or mounting it in such a way that it is blocked by
various obstructions.
In the following real world example, the MTU is mounted between the protruding
exterior wall and the hose reel, both of which absorb the RF signal.
Raising the MTU above the hose reel will reduce the amount of signal absorbed,
but a better solution is to move the MTU to the front of the building, as shown
below.
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