Campbell RF401A-Series, Instruction Manual

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RF401A-Series Spread Spectrum Radio
9.2 Using a Repeater
When using an RF401A-series radio as a repeater in your network, it can be
entered into the
LoggerNet Setup
screen using the pbRouter device and
entering the PakBus® address of the RF401A series in the PakBus Address
field. If the repeater is the first hop from
LoggerNet
, it should always be
shown in the network map. This will force routes to go through the repeater.
If the repeater is further down the network, it may still be helpful to display it
in the network map. However, it does not force routes to go through the
repeater.
10. Installation Best Practices
10.1 Avoiding Interference
In-band interference within “view” of either radio in a link can significantly
degrade communications. Attempt to avoid locating radios and antennas near
other transmitters or transmitting through commercial communication tower
locations. Additionally, a powerful signal of almost any frequency at very
close range can simply overwhelm a receiver. Test such a site with a
representative setup before committing to it. Relocating an antenna by a few
feet vertically or horizontally or constraining the radiation pattern with a
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