Option 100 Fault Location and SRL 7-9
Characterizing and Verifying Antenna Systems
Typical Measurements
The ability to save the measurement data taken at installation for a
baseline is very important. This allows you to compare the original data
with future measurement results, making problem detection and
troubleshooting much easier.
Maintenance
Routine maintenance allows early detection of problems or trends, thus
avoiding costly system shutdowns. However, when service must be
interrupted, the outage can be minimized with rapid diagnostic
procedures. The frequency with which routine maintenance is performed
varies widely. But on average, it is done every six months. This is often
done by the service provider, or may be contracted out to an independent
group. Maintenance tests are typically limited to return loss and fault
location, the two key indicators of the antenna feedline's integrity.