Receiver Antenna Selection and Placement
The proper antenna(s) and placement is vitally important in any wireless system. If
overlooked when setting up a system, it can be the cause of unnecessary problems.
Antenna Type
The “whip” antennas supplied with this receiver are adequate when covering a distance of 200 to
300 feet or less, and there is a clear, line-of-sight path between the receiver and the transmitter.
If the receiver is to be in a location which does not have a clear line-of-sight path to the
transmitter, a cable may be used to place the antenna in a location other than where the
receiver is. Vega offers a magnetic-mount 1/4-wave whip antenna and a “ground-plane” 1/4-
wave whip antenna, with cable, for these conditions. Two such antennas are required for the
R-2020 receiver.
For operating at ranges of 500 feet (150 m) or more, Vega’s high-gain log-periodic antenna
or UHF TV antennas (with an appropriate matching transformer) may be used. Such
antennas are usually narrow band and must be modified to function properly in the 746 Mhz
to 782 MHz bands. Consult your Vega representative for assistance in selecting antennas for
unusual applications.
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