4RF Aprisa SR+ - Path Planning; Antenna Selection and Siting; Base or Repeater Station

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Aprisa SR+ User Manual 1.11.1
Path Planning
The following factors should be considered to achieve optimum path planning:
• Antenna Selection and Siting
• Coaxial Cable Selection
• Linking System Plan
Antenna Selection and Siting
Selecting and siting antennas are important considerations in your system design. The antenna choice for
the site is determined primarily by the frequency of operation and the gain required to establish reliable
links.
Base or Repeater Station
The predominant antenna for a base station or a repeater station is an omni-directional collinear gain
antenna.
Omni Directional Collinear Antennas
Factor
Explanation
Frequency
Often used in 380-530 MHz bands
Gain
Varies with size (5 dBi to 8 dBi typical)
Wind loading
Minimal
Tower aperture required
Minimal
Size
Range from 2 m to 3 m length
Polarization
Vertical