Installation Overview for Radio Modules and Carriers Installing the MDW 9031/9031DCP Pocket
Positioning a Radio Module or Carrier(s)
Each of your handsets and its corresponding radio module operates within a single zone of coverage:
Approximately
500 to 900 feet in a typical office building; up to 1200 feet in
an unobstructed environment
Single Radio Module, Single Carrier, or Multiple Carriers
The range depends on your particular operating environment. For indoor use, walls between the handset and the radio module will reduce the phone’s range. Avoid concentrations of structural metal, such as steel and aluminum, and reinforced concrete.
Note: The MDW 9031/9031DCP Pocket Phone has a
General Positioning Rules
Failure to observe the following rules regarding location and use will result in poor performance of your MDW 9031/9031DCP Pocket Phone.
•Position the radio module or carrier(s) in a central location, relative to the handset(s) usage area, leaving at least 6 feet (1.8 m) between the radio module or carrier(s) and the communications system switch/control unit or other wired phones. If your switch/control unit is located in a remote location, you may have to run a telephone line cord from your switch/control unit to the centrally positioned radio module or carrier(s). The line cord maximum length is 1,000 feet (305 m) of
•Place the radio module or carrier(s) high on the wall for optimum voice quality and range. Allow 6 to12 inches (15.2 to 30.5 cm) of space between the top of the antenna on the radio module and the ceiling.
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