Installation Guide

915MHz 8.15dBi High Gain Remote Antenna Kit
The following table provides coaxial cables that support the Remote-Mount High-Gain 915MHz
antenna (KIT-0018-007). When a high-gain antenna is installed for the CAM3, follow the FCC
and ISED set limits for the transmit power of the CAM3. To meet these limits, CAM3 must have
the minimum required loss between the CGR and the antenna. Allow 0.1dB loss for each
connector. If required, you may use 1dB attenuator(s) (similar to the Pasternack PE7002-1) to
attain the desired power at the antenna.
Caution: Do not install a 8.15dBi antenna directly on the CGR/CAM3. Antenna
installation directly on the CGR compromises mechanical integrity and will not meet
the compliance requirement for a loss of 2.2dB (for any exceptions, there is additional
information, see RF Filter Installation) between the CGR and the 8.15dBi antenna.
Coaxial Cable Specification Total Coaxial Length
0–120 ft. 121–200 ft. (High-Gain
Antenna only)
201–250 ft. (High-Gain
Antenna only)
Standard black jacket cable AVA5-50 AVA6-50 AVA7-50
Optional fire retardant cable AVA5RK-50 AVA6RK-50 AVA7RK-50
Cable diameter (nominal) ⅞ in. 1¼ in. 1⅝ in.
Cable weight (lb./ft.) 0.33 0.46 0.70
Minimum bend radius 10 in. 8 in. 15 in.
Cable attenuation @ 915 MHz ~1.2 dB/100 ft. ~0.84 dB/100 ft. ~0.70 dB/100 ft.
Table 8Supported Coaxial Cables for the 915MHz 8.15dBi Antenna Kit (High Gain Remote)
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