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8 BASE STATION
The radio modem uses a 2.4 GHz frequency, so the radios may not penetrate a
building. To get the best range between the 651 and the Base Station, the antennas
should have a direct line of sight. An outside roof mount is desirable for the Base
Station antenna. However, for an outside antenna, a lightning arrestor and a ground
strap are required for safety.
The Nano (with RP-TNC adapter) and Spectra radios have a RP-TNC-Jack connector.
The external antenna and lightning arrestor have N-Female connectors.
See
for a complete list of radio modem accessories.
8.1 Base Station Setup
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Attach the antenna to the base station radio
modem as shown. If an outdoor antenna is
going to be used instead, see the notes at the
end of this section.
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If the green terminal block does not have a
power supply already attached to it, then test the
power adapter wires with a multimeter to
determine the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ wires, and connect the
wires to the Vin+ and GND positions
respectively.
•
Connect the green terminal block to the radio as
shown and plug the AC/DC power adapter into
an AC power outlet. Always have an antenna
connected when the radio is powered.