Communications, Inc. Switch User Manual

TM
GE/AR80 Installation Manual
580-00519, rev A 36 of 40
Incorrect calculation of link
distance
Verify that the calculation tool
used and the GPS used both
have the same annotation
system (degree hours minutes
seconds or degree with a
decimal value)
Antennas aligned on side
lobes
Realign antenna to main lobe.
Keep in mind that the first side
lobe is only 1 degree from the
main lobe.
Antennas set to different
polarizations
Verify that both radios are set to
the same polarization. (see
section 3.6)
Installed two high or two low
band radios in one link
Verify that one end of the link is
high and the other end is a low
band radio
RSL voltage lower
then expected
Excessive loss through glass Verify RF loss of glass if you
are transmitting from a window.
Obstruction Verify you have a clear line of
site, look for tree and/or other
foliage growth
Antennas are not aligned for
maximum RSL
Verify antenna alignment, use
instructions provided in sections
3.6.-3.8
Auto calibration not
completed
Power cycle units to force auto
calibration cycles. (see chapter
3.9)
Low link quality
voltage
Self Interference Check for possible interference
if you have multiple systems on
the same rooftop.
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