Rf datalink, Radio antennas, Radio range – Digi-Star RF DataLink Operators Manual User Manual
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Radio Antennas
The location of the antennas is critical. Check the installation of the antennas and the
antenna location.
Indicator and Truck Mounted Antenna: Truck Mounted Antenna, mount the antenna
outside, on the top of the cab, in the center of the roof. Do not modify the cable between
Truck Mounted Antenna and the indicator.
Yes
No
Are any building near the Base Station Antenna metal?
Yes
No
Are any metal structures located between the Base Station Antenna and
the mixers?
Yes
No
When standing at the Base Station Antenna, can you see the mixer?
Yes
No
Have any of the antenna cables been modified?
Radio Range
:
The picture below shows how radio range would be affected by obstructions like metal
barns or earth. The gray areas show poor radio signal. If the radio is mounted higher, this
may improve radio range.