User's Guide

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3. Mount antennas securely:
Mount antennas securely: Mount antennas securely:
Mount antennas securely: A small movement of the antenna caused by an insecure
mount or weak mast results in a huge sweep at the other end of the link miles
away.
• Make sure the antenna is bolted securely to the mast.
• Always use appropriate guy wires (see your local building codes for recom-
mendations and requirements).
• Weight non-penetrating roof mounts securely with concrete blocks or other
ballast.
4. Handle the antenna RF cable carefully:
Handle the antenna RF cable carefully: Handle the antenna RF cable carefully:
Handle the antenna RF cable carefully: Maintain a 12-inch bend radius if possible.
Do not walk on or kink the cable. A kinked cable causes severe signal attenuation,
and can cause the link to fail.
Mounting the Antenna
Connect one of the available antennas to the mast using the appropriate clamping or
bolting apparatus. For more information, see “Appendix K: Skyway Antennas” on
page 213.