Maximizing the Signal Level

You have direct control over maximizing the signal strengths of received signals. The procedures for doing this have been discussed throughout this book and include the following:

  • Link budget— Make sure that each link is designed with enough transmit power, receive sensitivity, fade margin, and antenna gain to overcome the free-space path loss and the coax loss.

  • Line-of-sight (LOS) paths— Make sure that each wireless link has an LOS path with an unobstructed view from end to end.

  • Fresnel zone— Make sure that each link has a clear Fresnel zone and that there is enough clearance above and between path obstacles to avoid additional signal loss.

  • Installation— Make sure during installation that each antenna system is mounted ...

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