User's Manual

6 Installation TB7100 Installation and Operation Manual
© Tait Electronics Limited December 2004
1.2.2 Antenna Load
The TB7100 base station equipment has been designed to operate safely
under a wide range of antenna loading conditions. However, we strongly
recommend that the transmitter should always be operated with a suitable
load to prevent damage to the transmitter output power stage.
1.2.3 Equipment Grounding
To ensure safe operation the TB7100 base station equipment must be
correctly grounded as described in these installation instructions.
1.2.4 Installation and Servicing Personnel
The TB7100 base station should be installed and serviced only by qualified
personnel.
1.3 Regulatory Information
1.3.1 Distress Frequencies
The 406 to 406.1MHz frequency range is reserved worldwide for use by
Distress Beacons. Do not program transmitters to operate in this frequency
range.
Figure 1.1 Typical antistatic bench set-up
common point ground
(building ground or
mains ground via 1M
ohm series resistor)
conductive wrist strap dissipative rubber
bench mat