AKG Acoustics WMS 4000 manual Akg Wms Ps, Selecting antenna cables

AKG WMS PS 4000

Selecting antenna cables

Antenna cables are needed for feeding the signal of a remote anten- na to the receiver. However, all antenna cables attenuate the anten- na signal (cable attenuation). Since different types of cables have different attenuation values, each type will perform best at a dif- ferent length. While low-attenuation cables are usually thicker and more expensive, they can be used for much longer runs. You can compensate for long cable runs by using antenna boosters or active antennas. In some cases, however, using the next higher (if slight- ly more expensive) grade of cable may do the trick, eliminating the need to use active antenna components. The right type of cable can

be essential to the performance of your wireless system, prevent problems, and help reduce costs.

A bank of dip switches on the boosters and the PS 4000 antenna splitter allows you to match the RF signal level to the antenna input depending on the frequency band, antenna type, cable type, and cable length.

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