Product Info Chapter 2e

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Chapter 2e
72 Part #40-00047-06 Rev F v1.0 (TTA)
October 23, 2003
Sweep the RFS antenna inputs for dB loss. Record all results for later calculations. Position the
RFS on the Antenna Mount, ensuring that the arrow on the bottom of the Antenna Mount faces
true East. Secure the RFS antenna to the Antenna Mount (Figure 45). Install surge protectors on
the 8 antenna and 1 cal connectors.
Figure 45: Omni Ground Stud
Connect the eight antenna cables, cal cable, and Data/Power cable to the RFS antenna. Attach the
ground wire to the ground stud. Install grounding kits from RF cables to buss bars. Sweep the
antenna and cables from the RF cable connectors that attach to the BTS. Record all
measurements. Weatherize all connections (Figure 46).
Figure 46: Weatherized Connectors
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