Installation Manual

User Reference and Installation Manual 3-5
CarrierWave Digital Radio MK-MAN-01
3.5 Site Evaluation
A site evaluation consists of a series of procedures for gathering specific information about
potential CarrierWave Digital Radio locations. This information is critical to the successful design
and deployment of a network.
Site evaluations are required to confirm whether or not a building meets network design
requirements. The main objectives are as follows:
• Confirm
• Line of sight for each link
• CarrierWave Digital Radio ODU mounting locations
• Site equipment locations
• Cable routes
• Any other potential RF sources
• Prepare site drawings and record site information
3.5.1 Preparing for a Site Evaluation
The following tools are required to perform a site evaluation:
• RF and network design diagrams (as required)
• Binoculars
• Global positioning system (GPS) or range finder
• Compass
• Measuring tape and/or wheel
• Digital camera
• Area map
• Aerial photograph (if available)
• List of potential installation sites (“targeted buildings”)
The following tasks must be completed prior to performing a site evaluation:
• Prepare the initial network design by performing the following: