User's Manual

MM2 Wireless Data Transceivers
LIM0001AA Rev E
To help optimize your antenna location, have FreeWave complete a site study for you, free of charge. To
initiate the request, complete and submit the Path Study form available from your sales representative. Email
the completed form to [e-mail].
Approved Antennas for the 900 MHz MM2 Radio Family
Any antenna used with FreeWave transceivers must have the following characteristics to remain in
compliance with FCC requirements and regulations.
l Antenna gain does not exceed 12 dBi for Yagi antennas and 8.15 dBi for Omni antennas.
l Overall system Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) does not exceed 36dBm.
The complete list of antennas available from FreeWave including antenna gains is shown below:
900 MHz Antennas
Gain (dBd/dBi) Manufacturer
Antenna
Type
FreeWave Part Number
for Ordering
Manufacturer
Model Number
12 dBi Wavelink Yagi EAN0906F PRO890-12
6 dBd / 8.15 dBi Antenex Omni EAN0906NF FG9026
3 dBd/ 5.15 dBi Maxrad Omni EAN0900WC MAX-9053
2.85 dBd / 5.0 dBi Antenex
Maxrad
Omni EAN0905WC EB8965C
BMEFC8985HD
-0.15 dBd / 2.0 dBi Mobile Mark Omni EAN0900SR PSKN3-925S
-2.15 dBd/ 0 dBi Mobile Mark Omni EAN0900SQ PSTG0-915SE
Antenna Installation
Antennas must be professionally installed on a fixed, mounted, and permanent structure to satisfy RF
exposure requirements.
Warning! Any antenna placed outdoors must be properly grounded. Use extreme
caution when installing antennas and follow all manufacturer instructions included with
the antenna.
Mise en garde ! Toute antenne placée à l'extérieur doit être correctement mise à la
terre. Soyez très prudent lors de l'installation d'antennes et suivre toutes les
instructions du fabricant fournies avec l'antenne.
Per FCC regulations, any antenna used with FreeWave transceivers must be an approved antenna that has
comparable performance parameters. For more information about approved antennas, see "Approved
Antennas for the 900 MHz MM2 Radio Family" on page 7.
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