Airlink CDMA/1x manual What is the Proper RF Coverage for my Raven?, Dual-band, Dipole

AirLink modems optimally have an RSSI value of -60 to -95.

What is the Proper RF Coverage for my Raven?

Optimal RF coverage (RSSI) for your Raven is between -60 to -95 DBm. RF cov- erage between -95 to -105 DBm will generally still register, however functionality at this range can be impeded and registration can become temperamental. Any devices with an RSSI below -105 DBm will likely fail to register on a regular basis.

Caution: Low RSSI will have a direct affect on the ability to acti- vate (or provision) your Raven if it relies on over the air activa- tion such as the the C3211and C32 modems.

When addressing RF coverage ensure the antenna choice is appropriate for the device and frequencies required.

What Type of Antenna is Best for my Raven?

Antennas for cellular communication are generally omni-directional and either dual-band or multi-band. They come in a variety of shapes and mounting confirgu- rations to suit several different types of needs.

While AirLink does sell a limited selection of antennas and antenna accessories, these are by no means all that are available or usable with your Raven. There are several suppliers of cellular accessories with a much wider selection of antennas designed to cater to a broader variety of situations.

Dual-band

For cellular communication, the Raven requires a dual band antenna supporting both 800 MHz and 1900 MHz (1.9 Ghz) bands.

Caution: Single band antennas, such as those formerly used with a CDPD device, generally only support 800 MHz. Using a single band antenna can greatly impeed your ability to activate or use your Raven with Verizon.

Dipole

Dipole is a common antenna type connecting directly to the Raven and extending out in a single straight wire.

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