4.2 External Antennas
The use of an external antenna with a Trailblazer system mandates professionally
trained personnel to ensure compliance with FCC rules and regulations. Specifically the
installer must ensure that the EIRP of the transmitting antenna does not exceed the
requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, paragraph 15.247.
This device has been designed to operate with antennas having a maximum gain of 26
dB. Antennas not having a gain greater than 26 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this
device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
WARNING!
YOU CAN BE KILLED!
The Trailblazer system is designed to be installed by professionally trained installers
only! Failure to follow basic installation procedures and safety precautions can result in
one or all of: damage to tools and/or equipment, interference with and/or damage to
other equipment or accessories, violation of safety code, local laws and/or building
codes, personal injury or even death.
Detached antennas, whether installed indoors or out, should ONLY be installed by
experienced antenna installation professionals who are familiar with local building and
safety codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government
regulatory authorities. Failure to do so may void the Carlson Wireless product warranty
and may expose the end user to legal and financial liabilities.
Regulations regarding maximum antenna gains vary from country to country. It is the
responsibility of the end user to operate within the limits of these regulations and to
ensure that the professional installer is aware of these regulations, as well.
Installations of the Trailblazer System require topographic analysis, site survey and link
budget calculation; therefore trained professionals are required to perform the
installation.
4.2.1 Marketing and Sales Channels
Carlson Wireless DOES NOT sell the Trailblazer PRO direct to end users. iWLL
Trailblazer PRO System will be sold only to Carlson Wireless’ Authorized Resellers.
Those authorized resellers are technically trained by Carlson Wireless’ Engineers on a
periodic basis and must follow the rules set by Carlson Wireless. The Trailblazer PRO
system is designed for Long Range (15-35 miles) applications and it involves a
complicated mandatory site survey, roof top mast installation, high gain antennas,
accurate antenna alignment, etc. Those activities can ONLY be performed by
professional installers that are familiar with the FCC regulations. Carlson Wireless does
not sell the Trailblazer PRO in the consumer market. Carlson Wireless has no resellers
in this market and we do not advertise in consumers based publications or attend
consumer oriented trade shows. The system will be advertised ONLY in technical trade
shows and magazines.
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