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2 field station – Campbell Scientific RF300-Series DRL VHF/UHF Radio Transceivers User Manual

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SECTION 1. GENERAL RADIOTELEMETRY NETWORK

1-2

1.2 FIELD STATION

Purpose:

The field station is where the
measurements are made. The
Campbell Scientific datalogger
resides at this station taking the
desired measurements. Any field
station can also operate as a
repeater. The only requirement is
that the station’s antenna must be
able to communicate in all desired
directions. This may require an
omnidirectional antenna.

Equipment Required:

Radio

RF Modem

Antenna and antenna cable

Datalogger

Power supply, enclosure,
sensors, and mounting needs

RF95A

CR10X

FIGURE 1-2. A CR10(X) Field Station

ANTENNA