User Manual

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
LYNX.sc E1 FAMILY
SPREAD SPECTRUM RADIOS
OCTOBER 1998
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENTS PAGE 3-3
3.3 Before Installation Task List
There are several tasks that should be accomplished prior to installing the LYNX.sc radio system.
This section briefly describes the following:
- Site selection
- Line-of-Sight and Path Clearance determination
- Anticipated RSL calculation
- Fade margin calculation
- Availability calculation
- Frequency plan determination
- Power supply planning
- Antenna (and accessories) purchase
Only directional antennas should be used with LYNX.sc spread
spectrum radios. These can be grid or solid parabolic antennas
(minimum 2 foot - .6 meter). Flat panel antennas are also
acceptable if the beam width is kept to a minimum.
3.3.1 Site Selection Requirements
The radio site must have:
- access to the appropriate power
- close proximity to the telephone or computer system you wish to interconnect
- line-of-sight to the other radio location with adequate clearance
- location for mounting the antenna