Teradek Bolt 4K MAX - Mounting the Bolt 4 K System; Antenna Types and Orientation

MOUNTING
RECOMMENDED ANTENNA ORIENTATION
For most setups, the ideal position for the four TX antennas and the five RX antennas
is perpendicular to the ground/horizontal plane so that they point straight up and
down. If the transmitter is mounted at an angle or on its side, the antennas must
also be arranged so that they point up. Pointing the antennas in any other direction
re-orients the radiation pattern and may reduce performance.
Bolt 4K transmitters and receivers require the use of external antennas for basic
operation. Dierent conditions will determine the type, orientation, and placement
of the antennas.
Examples of Bolt 4K TX in various mounted positions
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VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL ANTENNAS
Vertical (V) antennas are included as a standard item with your Bolt 4K, oering
good performance in a wide variety of short-to-medium range situations when
quick setup and flexibility is key. V antennas are ideal for achieving diversity indoors.
Once you move outdoors with the V antennas, the RF signals travel in a similar or
identical manner towards the receiver, weakening diversity. Horizontal (H) antennas
were designed for use with the V antennas. H antennas cause the RF signal from the
transmitter to propagate in a perpendicular manner compared to the vertical signal
from the V antenna. The H+V antenna configuration helps to maintain the quality
and performance of your video transmission, especially when your signal would
otherwise begin to deteriorate due to noise and/or longer ranges.
Bolt 4K system with H+V antennas
Bolt 4K system with vertically
polarized antennas
NOTE: H+V antennas must be attached to both the transmitter and receiver.