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CHAPTER 3: Planning
3.1 - Overview
The general BDA installation process follows these steps:
1. Decide where to mount the exterior antenna. This will generally be on the wall or roof of the building in
the location with the strongest signal. You will need to decide whether to use an omnidirectional antenna
mounted vertically or a directional Yagi antenna pointed directly at the radio tower (line of sight). You
must also consider attaching a grounded lightning protector between the exterior antenna and the BDA.
2. Decide where to mount the interior antenna(s), being sure to take separation requirements into account.
In general, long narrow spaces will benefit most from directional flat-panel antennas while more square
spaces will benefit more from omnidirectional dome antennas.
3. Decide where to mount the BDA. This should be in a secure indoor location near a grounded power
source.
4. Decide where to route the cables between the exterior antenna and the BDA and between the BDA and
interior antennas.
5. Install the antennas as described in their respective Installation Manuals.
6. Route the cables to the BDA location.
7. Install the BDA as described in this manual.
8. Power on the BDA and perform the configuration and testing as described in this manual.
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