MDS 05-3624A01, Rev. B
OEM Series™ I/O Guide
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2.3 Antennas and Feedlines
Antennas
The transceiver can be used with a number of antennas. The exact style
depends on the physical size and layout of the radio system. Suitable
antennas are available from several manufacturers, including MDS.
At master stations, omni-directional antennas (
) are typically
used to provide equal coverage to all remote sites in the network.
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Figure 8. Typical Omni-directional Antenna for Master Stations
(Shown mounted to mast)
At remote sites, a directional Yagi (
) or corner reflector antenna
is generally recommended to minimize interference to and from other
users.
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Figure 9. Typical Yagi Antenna for Remote Sites
Feedlines
The selection of antenna feedline is very important. Poor quality cables
should be avoided as they result in power losses that may reduce the
range and reliability of the radio system.
