Codan Radio Radio Repeater Systems Training Guide - Manual (Page 7)

RADIO REPEATER SYSTEM | TRAINING GUIDE
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Contents
Chapter 1: Repeater System Basics ......................................
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Introduction ................................................................................................ 1
Determining Frequencies and Frequency Band(s) .................................... 3
Coverage Area and Site Location .............................................................. 4
Chapter 2: Repeater System Confi gurations .........................
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Determining Confi guration ......................................................................... 9
Linked Repeater Systems ........................................................................ 11
CTCSS ..................................................................................................... 15
Other Confi gurations ................................................................................ 15
Chapter 3: Repeater System Equipment .............................
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Repeater / Base Station ........................................................................... 17
Antennas .................................................................................................. 20
Duplexers, Multicouplers and Combiners ................................................ 24
Power supplies ......................................................................................... 25
Accommodation ....................................................................................... 28
Chapter 4: Installation and Maintenance .............................
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Installation Hints and Techniques............................................................. 31
Maintenance ............................................................................................ 32
Lightning Protection ................................................................................. 33
Interference .............................................................................................. 34
Appendix A: Drawing Coverage Maps .................................
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Appendix B: Drawing Path Profi les ......................................
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Appendix C: Calculating Path Loss ......................................
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Appendix D: Calculating Signal Levels ................................
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Appendix E: Mobile Coverage Tests ....................................
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Appendix F: Examples of Antenna Data ..............................
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Appendix G: Examples of Duplexer Data ............................
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Appendix H: Examples of Cable & Connector Losses .........
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Appendix I: Blank Worksheets .............................................
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Appendix J: Glossary of Terms ............................................
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