Parsec Antennas Great Dane Installation Instructions

Great Dane
Installation Instructions
Required Tools & Accessories
Flathead Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Loctite or 3M Red 271 Thread locker
Mounting Instructions
Antenna Mounting Location Directions
When selecting the location of an antenna, consider the following factors:
1. Antenna Directionality – the direction of the signal is limited
by the directionality of the antenna.
Directional antennas focus the coverage on a single direction,
usually a 30-to-90-degree cone. This limits connectivity to a
particular area but allows for more powerful coverage and a
longer signal receiving range than omni-directional
antennas. Directional antennas must be pointed towards the
signal source.
When selecting the location of a directional antenna, ensure
that the antenna can be mounted in such a way that it faces
the desired signal source, typically the nearest cell tower.
2. Signal Path Loss – signal strength is greatly affected by the materials that the signal passes
through.
Severe signal loss can be caused by concrete and brick walls. Metals can absorb and/or reflect the
signal, affecting the signal path. For best antenna performance, select an antenna location with
minimal obstructions between the antenna and the signal source(s).
3. Reflection & Diffraction – the signal will bounce off certain materials and bend around obstacles.
For best antenna performance, the antenna should be installed in a location where the signal path
is not interfered with by materials like Low E glass, Metal, Tinted glass, etc., that reflect RF Energy.
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