Table Of Contents - GE TransNET 900 Reference Manual

1.0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................... 1
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ......................................... 1
2.1 Transceiver Features ......................................................1
2.2 Model Number Codes .....................................................2
2.3 Spread Spectrum Radios-How Are They Different? .....2
2.4 Typical Applications ........................................................2
Multiple Address Systems (MAS) ......................................2
Point-to-Point System........................................................3
Adding a Tail-End Link to an Existing Network ..................3
Extending a TransNET Network with a Repeater..............4
2.5 Accessories .....................................................................5
3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING ........................................ 6
3.1 General Requirements ....................................................6
3.2 Site Selection ..................................................................6
Terrain and Signal Strength ...............................................7
Conducting a Site Survey ..................................................7
3.3 A Word About Radio Interference ...................................8
3.4 Antenna & Feedline Selection .........................................9
Antennas ...........................................................................9
Feedlines ...........................................................................10
Antenna System Ground ...................................................11
3.5 How Much Output Power Can be Used? ........................12
4.0 INSTALLATION............................................................ 14
4.1 Transceiver Installation ...................................................14
4.2 Configuring Multiple Remote Units .................................18
4.3 Tail-End Links ..................................................................18
4.4 Configuring a Network for Extensions .............................19
5.0 OPERATION ................................................................ 19
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