[BC] Wireless Internet Installation on AM Tower

towers at mre.com towers at mre.com
Tue Jul 7 11:41:56 CDT 2009


Carl,

They need an iso-choke made from CAT 5 or one made of 1/2" copper tube
bent into a choke and the CAT5 cable run through the tube (prior to
bending).  This is commonly done with transmission line.

Keep in mind your array will need re-tuning and re-proofing after the work
has been completed.

MM

> To the Brain Trust:
>
> Does anyone have any methods / thoughts on how I could install a Motorola
> Canopy radio using power over Ethernet on an AM tower ?  The install is
> for a wireless Internet provider.  Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
> Carl Fletcher
> Chief Engineer
> Radio One Communications
> WAKE-AM, WLJE-FM WXRD-FM WZVN-FM
> Valparaiso, IN
> Office - 219-462-6111



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