User's Manual

Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave Base Station I&C Guide
Part #40-00047-00 Rev D v1.0 59
February 28, 2003
Set the Azimuth
Position the RFS on the mounting pole or structure, ensuring that the antenna is pointing in the
proper azimuth direction determined by the engineering study. For an omni, the first antenna
element must face East (Figure 29).
Figure 29: Omni Antenna Elements
The azimuth direction is stated in degrees from true north. Use the diagram shown in Figure 30
to determine the declination angle for your location. Add or subtract the declination angle from
magnetic north to obtain true north.
Tighten the four nuts on each of the two antenna mounting brackets to secure the RFS to the
mounting pole. Use a compass to check the direction from the center of the panel (this is
magnetic north).
The following steps are critical !The following steps are critical !