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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    - OMNI Directional vs. Directional c. Frequency Range of Operations and Common Ranges d. IEEE Standard 802.16/WiMAX vs. 802.11 Chapter 2 Harris RF-7800W System & BlueSky 15 Meter Mast Overview a. Equipment Specifications b. Components c. BlueSky 15 Meter Mast Layout...
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  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction...
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  • Page 6 History Guglielmo Marconi Inventor of the “wireless” Receiver-Transmitter 1873 – James Clerk Maxwell published his Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism, setting forth the basic theory of electromagnetic wave propagation. 1888 - Heinrich Rudolph Hertz detected the first radio waves. He demonstrated that disturbances generated by a spark coil showed the characteristics of Maxwell’s radio waves.
  • Page 7 1917 - The U.S. Army started using radios as they entered WWI. 1924 - Edward Appleton proved that the blanket of electrically charged (Ionized) particles in the earth’s atmosphere (Ionosphere) was capable of reflecting radio waves. In the late 1920’s, Scientists applied this theory and developed ways to measure and predict the refractive properties of the ionosphere.
  • Page 8 Antennas • Transmit and/or receive electromagnetic waves • Varies in shape and size depending on the type of wave it transmits/receives An antenna is a passive device, which does not offer any added power to the signal. Instead, an antenna simply redirects the energy it receives from the transmitter.

  • Page 9: Antenna Characteristics

    Antenna Characteristics Gain is a measure of increase in power and is the amount of increase in energy that an antenna adds to a radio frequency (RF) signal. Direction is the shape of the transmission pattern. As the gain of a directional antenna increases, the angle of radiation usually decreases.
  • Page 10 Omni Directional - Radiation Pattern Omni Directional Antennas use Vertical Polarization Pros Point to multi-point connections are best Provides 360 degree area coverage Easy installation and mounting Cons Limited distance (military use – 35 miles optimum terrain; 25 miles in difficult terrain) Poor coverage below the antenna 7 ...
  • Page 11 Bi Directional - Radiation Pattern 8 ...
  • Page 12 Directional – Radiation Pattern Directional Antennas use Horizontal Polarization Pros Directionally focuses radio signals for improved communication Greater transmitting distance (military planning range 1500 miles) Cons Difficult installation and mounting Requires large area for setup Long-range radio communications take place in the high-frequency (HF) range of 1.6 to 30 MHz.
  • Page 13 217 ‐ 222 MHz  2.4 ‐ 2.5 GHz • Wireless Internet Router       2.4 ‐ 5 GHz • Cordless Phone 900 MHz       2.4 ‐ 5.8 GHz TACTICAL • SINCGARS     30.000 ‐ 87.975 MHz • AN/PRC 117   30.000  ‐ 512 MHz • AN/PRC 148   30.000 ‐ 512 MHz • AN/PRC 150   1.6 ‐ 59.999 MHz • AN/PRC 152  30.000 ‐ 512 MHz • Harris 7800W  4.4 ‐ 5 GHz • KU STT   10.95 ‐ 14.5 GHz 10 ...
  • Page 14 Wireless System Concepts • Radios use IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX) Standard AKA Wireless MAN • Provides IP Connectivity to TOCs where fiber cables are impractical or impossible to run –Across runways –Across major roads –Distances greater than 1 Km • Can be used to quickly establish communications until fiber can be run 11 ...
  • Page 15 802.11 vs. 802.16 •802.11 (WLAN) • Frequency Band - 2.4 GHz • Range - ~100 Meters • Data Transfer Rate – 11 Mbps to 55 Mbps • Number of Users – Dozens •802.16 (WiMax) • Frequency Band – 2 to 11 GHz •...
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  • Page 17: Harris Rf-7800W System & Bluesky 15 Meter Mast Overview

    Harris RF-7800W System & BlueSky 15 Meter Mast Overview...
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  • Page 19 Harris RF-7800W High Speed Broadband Ethernet Radio: • Frequency range: 4.4 – 5.0 GHz • Range: 50KM (Clear Line Of Sight) • Bandwidth: 10, 20 or 40 MHz • Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM • Data Rate: up to 80 Mb (108Mb Burst) •...

  • Page 20: Components

    Harris RF-7800W Radio • BlueSky Mast 15M Mast • The RF-7800W Broadband Ethernet Radio is mounted on the mast with the antenna. • The antenna can be a ½’ flat panel array, 1’ flat panel array, and 2’ flat panel array.
  • Page 21 Wireless System Components • The RF-7800W Broadband Ethernet Radio is mounted on the mast with the antenna • The antenna can be a ½’, 1’, or 2’ flat panel array • Powered via PoE (Power over Ethernet); Max distance from power source: •...
  • Page 22 An indoor PoE power adapter provides operational power for the unit and connection to the Ethernet network. • Each wireless link requires two RF-7800w units. One radio is configured as the PTP Master and controls the wireless link. This function is 18 ...
  • Page 23 Ethernet operations. The remote radio operates as a PTP Slave. The RF-7800w features include: • Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint modes • Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) • Secure AES and DES encryption, • Selectable bands of 10, 20, or 40 MHz, and a more rugged design for the tactical user.
  • Page 24 Cincon Power – Over – Ethernet Adapter TR60A Indoor Power Block TR- 60A (PoE Power Adapter) Warning to Service Personnel: 48 VDC • Powered by PoE (Power over Ethernet) supplying 60 Watts of power for the radios and providing operational power and connection to a local Ethernet network •...
  • Page 25 7800W System Overview 21 ...

  • Page 26: Bluesky 15 Meter Mast Layout

    BlueSky 15 Meter Mast • The BlueSky Mast 15 Meter mast is used to mount the RF-7800W radio antenna • It should take only 10-15 minutes to set up by a two-man team • Inventory List: • 1 Tripod •...
  • Page 27 Antenna Parts Antenna Configuration 23 ...
  • Page 28 Antenna Configuration 1’ Panel Antenna Configuration 2’ Panel 24 ...
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  • Page 30: 7800W Radio Programming

    7800W Radio Programming...
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  • Page 32 Procedure to Recover From lost IP Address The radio features a method to gain access to the CLI command prompt for a unit where the IP address, username, and/or password is unknown. This method requires local access to the radio’s PoE power adapter, the ability to power-cycle the radio, a PC with a telnet client, and an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 33 30 seconds before the radio resets, but you can keep trying until you are successful. Reminder: You must have your laptop, which is directly plugged into the POE block on the same network subnet as the default radio. Set your laptop to the following settings: ...

  • Page 34: Cut Sheets

    • IP address of radio which you will connect to so you can test the connection Harris RF-7800W WARNING: Radios start transmitting as soon as they have power applied via the Ethernet cable. WARNING: Do not connect or disconnect the RF cable while the Ethernet cable is connected.
  • Page 35 Radio Configuration (1) • Set the IP address on the computer to be in the same subnet as the radio and make the last octet .10 Note: When recovering lost IPs from the radio there are two different default IP addresses for the radios.
  • Page 36 Radio Configuration (2) • This is the login screen for a 7800W Radio • Both the default username and password is: admin Setting up Radios for First time Use: System Login On the PC, open a browser (Internet Explorer 6 or higher recommended). For new systems, enter the default IP address (192.168.25.2 or 192.168.26.2).
  • Page 37 For easy access, we have provided the web access to the radio and you can telnet into the device. HTTP Enable: Check this box to enable the HTTP (Web) interface. If the option is deselected, only CLI commands will be available. Telnet Enable: Check this box to enable a Telnet access (CLI) to the radio.
  • Page 38 If the system is not operating correctly after applying the suggestions in this section, please contact your local Harris representative. Include the model name and serial number of the system in your communications.
  • Page 39 Radio Configuration General Info Tab 34 ...
  • Page 40 Radio Configuration System Status Tab System Status Click System Status in the menu to view system, Ethernet statistics, and wireless interface statistics. These are the most important settings for your radio to operate correctly. You need to know what IP address, Gateway, Subnet for your radio to function in the network.
  • Page 41 IP Address: Enter the IP address for this radio. The IP address is routable through the Ethernet port and over the wireless interface. IP Subnet Mask: Enter the IP subnet mask. Default Gateway Address: Enter the IP address of the default gateway or router on the Ethernet segment connected to the radio Ethernet port.
  • Page 42 Radio Configuration Configure System Tab Part I Radio Configuration Configure System Tab Part II 37 ...
  • Page 43 Baseband Configurations • After you are done configuring the radio, plug the Ethernet cable into the router port. • You will have to insert a static IP for your radio provided by your Network Tec. 38 ...
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  • Page 45: System Installation

    System Installation...
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  • Page 47 Safety Summary WARNING Conditions, practices, or procedures must be STRICTLY observed to prevent: Personal injury Death Long-term health hazard CAUTION Conditions, practices, or procedures must be STRICTLY observed to prevent: Damage to equipment Destruction to equipment Failure to accomplish mission Safety Summary WARNING Safety steps for a victim of electrical shock:...
  • Page 48 Grounding and Lightning Safety Before erecting the mast, check for overhead power lines. Never deploy the mast where there is a possibility of direct or indirect contact with a power line. Keep the mast a distance equal to or greater than twice its height away from power lines.

  • Page 49: Site Survey

    Site Survey • Clear Line Of Sight (LOS) between antennas – Height and Azimuth of antenna – Clearance between natural and man made objects by at least 60% of the first Fresnel Zone – Link Budget Tool is available to determine link quality •...

  • Page 50: Bluesky Mast Setup

    BlueSky Mast Setup (1) • Ensure the wind speeds are at an acceptable level • Before erecting mast, select a site that is level • Make sure there are no power lines within the radius of the planned height of the mast •...
  • Page 51 BlueSky Mast Setup (2) Deploying the BlueSky Series II Mast The Tripod • Inspecting the Site before Deployment • Ensure that there are no overhead wires or power lines. • Make sure that the location offers safe deployment of guy wires, if required.
  • Page 52 BlueSky Mast Setup (3) • To raise the mast, insert a mast pole into the bottom of the mast section • Loosen the collar underneath the tripod, raise the mast and tighten the collar again to hold it in place •...
  • Page 53 BlueSky Mast Setup (4) Setting up the Tripod: • Remove the Tripod from the Carry Bag and set it in the middle of the desired location. • Orient yourself with the desired azimuth • The Tripod should be deployed with your back to the sun for maximum visibility and to avoid looking into the sun as the mast rises.
  • Page 54 Extending the Tripod • Loosen the adjustment knob on each of the 3 telescoping legs by gripping with one hand the knurled area immediately below each knob and with the other hand rotating the knob counterclockwise about ¾ turn. • After all three adjustment knobs have been loosened, grip the Tripod with both hands by two legs above the turn knobs and lift until the legs fully deploy.
  • Page 55 BlueSky Mast Setup (5) Level the Tripod: • Locate the two bubble levels on the top of the Tripod just below the knurled section of the Tri-Collar. The perpendicular positioning of two bubble levels assures easy, accurate leveling. • When the air bubbles in both levels are centered between the level marks at the middle of each bubble level, the Tripod is level.
  • Page 56 • Drive a stake through the 2 holes at a slight angle away from the center of the Tripod. • Make sure the stake is driven into the ground until the Guy Loop on the stake head Contacts the Base Plate. Once the Guy Loop has firmly Contacted the Base Plate, stop hammering.
  • Page 57 BlueSky Mast Setup (6) Inserting the 1st Center Mast Pole: • Locate the Pole Bag • Obtain a Center Mast Pole. Be certain it is not the Base Pole, which has a Base Plate attached to the bottom of the pole. •...
  • Page 58 BlueSky Mast Setup (7) Rollers Cable Lock Grooved side – Winch Side opposite winch BlueSky Mast Setup (8) Pulley • Feed the winch cable through the three rollers on the winch side of the adapter • Feed the cable through the top pulley •...
  • Page 59 BlueSky Mast Setup (9) Guy Rope Placement Placement of the Guy Ropes on the Mast The Basics: All Blue-sky Radio Configuration masts are guyed once at the top of the mast when deployed to heights of 8 Meters or 24 feet and above. A guying kit comes standard with all models 8 Meters and above.
  • Page 60 cables clear of tangles and provides the mast with directional Control even after being fully deployed. Instructions: A. Locate the Stake Bag B. Remove the Rope Stays from the bag. There are two types of Rope Stays. Brown Guy Ropes with Mil-Spec Nylon Cord (Standard) Black Guy Ropes with Spectra®...
  • Page 61 BlueSky Mast Setup (10) Guy Rope Placement Positioning the Guy Ropes and Ground Stakes Proper positioning of the guy ropes is very important. For optimum stability, the Guy Ropes should extend at least 80% the height of the mast from the base of the mast.
  • Page 62 C. With the Guy Loop on the head of the ground stake facing toward the mast, hammer the ground stake about into the ground. Leave the Hammer on the ground next to the Ground Stake that you just deployed, this enables you to quickly locate the Ground Stake in the next steps. D.
  • Page 63 BlueSky Mast Setup (11) Base Pole Attach your Device or Devices to the Mast A. Attach the device or devices to the Mounting Pole, above the Guy Ring (if there is a Guy Ring on the Mounting Pole). B. If using any BlueSky mounting accessories attach and position the devices at this time.
  • Page 64 A. Place the insert end of the next Center Mast Pole into the bottom end of the mast pole already locked in the compression collar. Be sure it is a snug fit and that the edges nest and no seams are visible. B.
  • Page 65 BlueSky Mast Setup (12) Guying A. Make sure that the Tripod and Rope Stays have been properly secured. 1. Each Base Plate of the Tripod has been properly secured. 2. The mast has been guyed using a four Guy configuration for maximum safety.
  • Page 66 Knotted Pull on the Rope Stay to keep it within reach. Remove excess slack in the Guy Rope using the Knotted Pull. A. Pull on the knotted end of the rope until you have removed the slack from the line. B.
  • Page 67 to bring the mast back to level. Move the base of the mast by simply tapping your foot against the bottom of the base pole until it is level and in alignment with the Tri-Collar. D. Secure the mast by gripping the knurled section of the Tri-Collar with one hand while applying slightly downward force, use the other hand to loosen the compression collar;...

  • Page 68: Grounding

    Grounding (1) Grounding (2) 62 ...
  • Page 69 Grounding (3) 63 ...

  • Page 70: Antenna Orientation

    Antenna Orientation (1) • To precisely orient the antenna, connect to the Web UI of radio • Either turn on the alignment buzzer or check the system status • Orient the antenna by loosening the compression collar under the tripod and twisting the mast •...
  • Page 71 Antenna Orientation (2) • Make sure RF Link is established in the System status screen 65 ...
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  • Page 76 Lab B Lab A Lab A • Link FE 0/0 to FE 0/0 – Using a crossover cable. • Next connect your computers or phones to FE 0/1. • Make a call or ping the other computer. Computer/ Phone on radio A side should have a static IP of 192.168.1.2 and a Gateway of 192.168.1.1 Computer/Phone of Radio B should have a static IP of 192.168.1.18 with a Gateway of 192.168.1.17 69 ...
  • Page 77 Lab B • Now you will disconnect the cable from each of the FE 0/0 ports. • Connect a straight through Cat. 5 cable from Router A to the POE adapter  connected to Radio A. • Connect another straight through Cat. 5 cable from Router B to the POE  adapter connected to Radio B • After connecting the routers to the power bricks, try your call/ping test  again. Now that you have ensured that your network works, we will install the radios. Radio A will have 192.168.1.34 as an IP Radio B will have 192.168.1.38 as an IP Note: Ensure that the crossover cable used to connect both routers was not used to connect a router to a power brick.

  • Page 79: Additional Information

    Additional Information...
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  • Page 81: Specifications For The 7800W

    Specifications for the RF-7800W Tunnel Architecture RF-7800 RF-7800 Radio Radio SIPR NIPR NIPR SIPR OSPF (NIPR) TACLANE (SDD) OSPF (SIPR) Above depicts the Tunnel Architecture in the WIN-T network • RF Link established • NIPR tunnel forms via OSPF • TACLANE tunnel forms once the call path is established •...

  • Page 82: Software Upgrade

    Software Upgrade Upload Software • Click Upload Software in the left hand menu to display the Upload Software screen. This screen is used to upgrade the radio with new software. The radio contains nonvolatile storage for two versions of the software. The upload overwrites the nonoperational (unselected) version. Web - Upload Software Screen TFTP Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer with the software upgrade file.
  • Page 83 Link Budget Analysis Tool (1) • Used during site survey to determine a clear Line Of Sight between radio’s • Values highlighted in blue indicate user input • Error messages will appear in Red in the lower left textbox Link Budget Analysis Tool (2) Examples of User Input Error message...

  • Page 84: Glossary

    Link Budget Glossary (1) • ANTENNA POWER GAIN — The ratio of radiated power in a given direction to the antenna input power. • BANDWIDTH — The range of frequencies occupied by a given signal. • BLOS (Beyond Line-of-Sight) — Communications that occur over a great distance. •...
  • Page 85 Glossary (2) • LOS (Line of Sight) — A term that refers to radio signal propagation in a straight line from the transmitter to a receiver without refraction; generally extends to the visible horizon. • MAIN LOBE — In an antenna radiation pattern, the lobe containing the direction of maximum radiation intensity. •...
  • Page 86 For comments or suggestions on this book, please email us at: itfsb.cecom@us.army.mil Subject Line: Books...

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