RAYCOM C
ELLULAR
(AMPS)
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Step 1. Choose an Antenna and its Location
Your RAYCOM Cellular receives operating commands from the cellular network
and relies upon signal strength for proper operation. Therefore, proper loca-
tion and installation of the antenna is critical for call quality.
Antenna Location Tips:
• Line-of-sight is critical to optimizing your operating distance, so the higher
the antenna, the better the range. But there are other factors as well.
• If you choose a high-gain antenna, remember that its beam is more
“focused” than a unity gain antenna. A high gain antenna mounted high on
a mast in rolling seas may cause the signal to fade in and out. Ask your
marine dealer which antenna is best suited for your application.
• The antenna cable should not be spliced and should not be run next to elec-
trically “noisy” devices such as generators, power cables, etc. The cable may
be shortened but the final length is critical to obtaining full power output.
Check with your dealer or consult a professional installer if you are not confi-
dent with antenna installation.
• Some antenna’s do not come with connectors so insure that you have a
“TNC” type connector to install on the cable.
• Mount the antenna in your pre-selected location and make the cable run to
the location of the RAYCOM unit. Install the connector on the cable.
