DAVIS Envoy8X Long Range Repeater Installation Addendum - Manual (Page 5)

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The components unique to the Long Range Repeater board are:
•
Transmitting Antenna Cable — Connects the repeater to the external transmitting
antenna.
• Receiving Antenna Cable — Connects the repeater to the external antenna receiving
a station or repeater signal.
Additional Tools for Setup
In addition to the tools required for standard wireless repeater installation, the following
additional tool is required to set up and install the long range repeater:
•
1/2'' socket
Long Range Repeater Hardware
Each long range repeater requires two antennas, one for receiving a station or wireless
repeater, and one for transmitting the data to another repeater or receiver. The two exter-
nal antenna choices are:
•
Omni-direction
• Yagi (directional) antenna
You must purchase external antennas appropriate to your network architecture require-
ments
Note: Davis Instruments sells FCC Type approved antennas for the long range repeater. These antennas
are available for US customers only. US customer must use these antennas. Overseas customers
are responsible for procuring their own long range antennas for use with the long range wireless
repeater that comply with local regulations. See “Specifications” on page 13 for more information.
Omni-direction Antenna (#7656)
The omni-direction antenna includes the omni-directional antenna and mounting hard-
ware:
Omni Antenna
5/16"
U-Bolts
48"
Antenna
Cable
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
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