Determining Range & Clearance

The Fresnel Zone

As shown in Figure 3-1, there are two major variables that determine the shape of the Fresnel Zone:

The distance between the antennas (1)

The minimum clearance required for optimal performance (2).

Figure 3-1 Fresnel Zone

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Refer to the following table to determine the minimum clearance required for your installation as defined by the distance between the antennas. For more information, refer to Appendix D - Calculating Range & Clearance.

Distance Between Antennas (1)

Minimum Clearance Required (2)

 

 

 

 

kilometers

(miles)

meters

(feet)

 

 

 

 

2.1

(1.3)

5.8

(19.1)

 

 

 

 

3.5

(2.2)

7.8

(25.7)

 

 

 

 

6.5

(4.0)

11.1

(36.5)

 

 

 

 

9.6

(6.0)

14.4

(47.4)

 

 

 

 

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