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AFLink Fixed Base Station
This AFLink Fixed Base Station chapter contains information in the following sections:
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Determining a Location for the AFLink Fixed Base Station
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AFLink Fixed Base Station Hardware Components
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Base Station Receiver Faceplate LEDs and Connectors
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Installing the AFLink Radio Modem
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Connecting the GPS and Radio Modem Antennas
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Installing and Powering ON the Base Station
The installation of an AFLink Fixed Base Station requires personnel trained in radio communication equipment. If necessary,
your dealer can assist in scheduling a technician to install the permanent Base Station.
Determining a Location for the AFLink Fixed Base Station
The AFLink Fixed Base Station is designed for areas where a structure or radio tower up to 50 feet (15.2 meters) tall and is
centrally located around an operational area. Mounting the Base Station centrally provides radio modem coverage without the
need to move the Base Station from location to location. This type of installation simplifies field and job management as no
Base Station setup is necessary on the job site.
An AFLink Fixed Base Station has sub-inch accuracy for up to 6 miles (9.7 km) surrounding the Base Station’s GPS Antenna.
The range of the Base Station’s radio modem signal is determined by the following factors:
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Height of the Radio Modem Antenna above the surface of the Earth
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Length of the radio modem coax cable
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Size of the Radio Modem Antenna
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The terrain through which the radio modem signals will travel
Obstructions such as buildings, trees, or hills can reduce the range considerably. The radio modem signal may reach further
than 6 miles (9.7 km), but outside that range, accuracy begins to degrade. A clear line-of-sight for the intended coverage area
is critical for radio modem performance.