VHF/UHF Path Link Checklist
Q: What information do I need for using TAP to design a VHF or UHF path link?
A: The following checklist will help you gather the required information:
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Site Information |
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TX Site description: __________ |
TX Site __________ |
TX Site Longitude: __________ |
q NAD27 q NAD83 q WGS84 q Other q unknown |
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TX Site Elevation: q Interpolate q _________
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TX existing tower height height (AGL): __________ |
TX Antenna mounting height (AGL): __________ |
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RX Site description: __________ |
RX Site __________ |
RX Site Longitude: __________ |
q NAD27 q NAD83 q WGS84 q Other q unknown |
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RX Site Elevation: q Interpolate q _________
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RX existing tower height height (AGL): __________ |
RX Antenna mounting height (AGL): __________ |
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Transmitter Information |
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TX Frequency (MHz): __________ |
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TX Power Output: __________ |
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Line 1 Type: __________ |
Line1 Size: __________ |
Line 1 Length: __________ |
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TX Line 1 Loss: __________ |
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Line 2 Type: __________ |
Line2 Size: __________ |
Line 2 Length: __________ |
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TX Line 2 Loss: __________ |
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TX Circulator Loss: __________ |
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Jumper Loss: __________ |
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TX Connector losses: __________ |
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TX Radome Loss: __________ |
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TX Combiner Loss: __________ |
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Other losses: __________ |
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Total TX Losses: __________ |
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TX Antenna Model: ________________________________________ |
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TX Antenna Gain: __________ |
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TX PreAmp Gain: __________ |
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Other TX Gains: __________ |
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Total TX Gains: : __________ |
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TX Net System Gain: __________ |
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Path and Propagation Information |
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Topographic Data to Use: q All q 1-sec NED q 30-met DEM q 3-sec DEM q 3-sec SRTM q 30-sec |
Path obstructions (trees, vegetation, buildings, residential area): __________ |
Preferred propagation model: __________ |
Special settings for Prop model: __________ |
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q Path LOS Check q Path Fresnel Check |
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Free Space and Path Losses: __________ |
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Receiver Information |
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RX Antenna Model: ________________________________________ |
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RX Antenna Gain: __________ |
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RX PreAmp Gain: __________ |
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Other RX Gains: __________ |
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Total RX Gains: : __________ |
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Line 1 Type: __________ |
Line1 Size: __________ |
Line 1 Length: __________ |
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RX Line 1 Loss: __________ |
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Line 2 Type: __________ |
Line2 Size: __________ |
Line 2 Length: __________ |
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RX Line 2 Loss: __________ |
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Jumper Loss: __________ |
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RX Connector losses: __________ |
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RX Radome Loss: __________ |
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RX Splitter __________ |
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Other losses: __________ |
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Total RX Losses: __________ |
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RX Net System Gain: __________ |
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Received Signal Level (RSL) : __________ |
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Manufacturer’s Receiver Input Spec: __________ |
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Fade Margin: __________ |
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