Digi-Star DataLink - Manual (Page 6)

RF DataLink
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Radio Antennas
The location of the antennas is critical. Check the installation of the antennas and the
antenna location.
Indicator and Truck Mounted Antenna: Truck Mounted Antenna, mount the antenna
outside, on the top of the cab, in the center of the roof. Do not modify the cable between
Truck Mounted Antenna and the indicator.
Yes No Are any building near the Base Station Antenna metal?
Yes No Are any metal structures located between the Base Station Antenna and
the mixers?
Yes No When standing at the Base Station Antenna, can you see the mixer?
Yes No Have any of the antenna cables been modified?
Radio Range
:
The picture below shows how radio range would be affected by obstructions like metal
barns or earth. The gray areas show poor radio signal. If the radio is mounted higher, this
may improve radio range.