User's Manual

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This chapter describes how to install the booster antenna outdoors using a
variety of mounting options. It also describes how to route and ground cables,
ground the antenna, and connect the antenna to the SOMAport. Be sure to
read the important safety information in the front of this manual before
beginning an installation.
Contents
Installation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Estimating cable requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installing the booster antenna on a roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Attaching the booster antenna to the mounting assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Routing and grounding the exterior cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Running cable to the SOMAport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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