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3.2.3 Determining coverage areas
After the transceiver/antennas and splitters have been initially set up proceed to test the
coverage areas and re-locate antennas and splitters, if necessary, for optimal coverage.
The following figure illustrates some FreeSpeak II coverage scenarios.
Figure 3-3 Coverage areas for FS II TAs
Note: Cells can be completely overlapped for density (by co-locating multiple antennas).
Cells can be overlapped at boundaries (increases radio coverage).
For most working systems Clear-Com uses a ratio of 3-4 users per antenna. This is due to
system losses.
To determine coverage areas:
1) When the Base station, splitter(s), and transceiver/antennas have been placed and
wired, turn on an FS II beltpack (assuming that it has been registered with the Base
station) and walk the coverage area.
Alternatively, use the “site survey” mode on the beltpack (see “Doing a Site Survey to
Determine Coverage Areas” below). It is often best to begin with one antenna in place, and
then place additional units to enhance coverage.
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