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E. ANTENNA MOUNTING
Tower or mast mounting of the antenna should proceed according to the antenna manufacturer’s
guidelines.
For interfacing to the Solectek radio, the following should be considered:
• To minimize loss, only short lengths of high quality, LMR-400 (or equivalent) RF coax cables
should be used.
• For base station radios, there are no requirements to connect specific radio ports to specific
polarizations on the antenna. Solectek’s MIMO system will auto-adjust to accommodate the
chosen configuration.
Weatherproofing Ethernet and/or antenna connections is essential. This process prevents water from
entering the chassis or cables through the connectors.
In order to provide an adequate seal, it is advisable to apply three wrappings:
1. electrical tape
2. sealant (such as the butyl mastic which is provided with the product)
3. electrical tape
The first wrapping of tape should be a single layer, followed by a generous wrap of butyl
mastic. Finally, apply two layers of electrical tape, completely covering the mastic layer. Wrap the
last layer of tape such that water is always directed down and away from connections.
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