1 Introduction
1.1 Scope of Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide planning and installation personnel with the
appropriate procedures for the Trailblazer Digital Microwave Radio and its accessory
equipment. In order to avoid harm to persons or damage to the product, please ensure
that you have read and understand the safety, unpacking and installation sections before
proceeding.
1.2 Functional Overview and Applications
Using state-of-the-art digital electronics, the Trailblazer provides 512kbps of high-quality,
reliable, wireless voice and/or data over distances of up to 32mi/ 50 km or more in
repeated applications. This radio integrates seamlessly with POTS voice cards and
Leased Line cards, V.35 protocol or standard 10baseT Ethernet devices. Carlson
Wireless provides competitive price and performance solutions for many of the world’s
telecommunication needs in both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint applications.
Applications include:
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Security Monitoring Cameras
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Public Safety Leased Line Replacement
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Internet Cafés and Telephone Calling Centers
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Point-to-Point Commercial Data Links
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Cellular Backhaul Data Needs
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Permanent or Temporary Telephone Service
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Temporary or Emergency Restoration of Services
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Public Calling Phones
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Retrofit for Exhausted Wire Line Systems
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Islands and other Isolated Areas
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Inaccessible, Environmentally Sensitive and Historic Areas
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Harsh Climates and Geologically Adverse Environments
1.2.1 Main Features and Advantages
Advantages over Wire Line
The Trailblazer’s wireless link eliminates the expense of right-of-way and wire line costs,
provides solutions for areas where adverse geology, climate or inaccessibility exclude
the installation of wire lines, and preserves the beauty and integrity of sensitive
environments and historic structures. Wireless links remain operational when wired
networks go down due to floods, power pole failures, digging up of fiber and copper
cables, fires and other hazards.
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