Clear-Com DX Base Antenna - Manual (Page 2)

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How to get the best range and coverage from Wireless IQ:
A typical drive thru QSR building is set up as shown in Figure 1. The numbers in Figure 1 refer to
the location numbers in the following instructions. This drawing is similar to most store layouts.
The Base 6000 is typically mounted at location #1. This is also where old equipment is usually
found. The order taker is usually at location #2 in a high volume store. The order taker
Communicator signal from location #2 must penetrate two walls to reach the base at location #1.
Communicator signals from the kitchen must only penetrate one wall to reach the base at location
#1. If there are large pieces of equipment in the kitchen or speed team operation is needed outside
at location #6, location #1 may be a poor choice for mounting the base. For speed team operations,
the signal would have to penetrate three walls and get by the kitchen equipment to reach the base
at location #1. Coverage in the store around location #7 and outside at location #6 may be poor.
Don’t forget to check for a basement. Communicator signals from basements may not reach the
base at location #1.
If outside coverage is not needed, mounting the base at locations #3, #4 or #5 is best.
Communicator signals from most work areas would thereby require no wall penetration. Other
work and seating areas may require signals to penetrate one wall. In this case, the antenna
extension cable does not need to be mounted very far from the base unless a large piece of
equipment causes a dead spot.
Figure 1. Typical Drive-Thru Store