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3. Installation
Preparation
Location
Care must be taken when selecting a site for the installation of a C3. It should
have a clear aspect (down to the horizon and 90 degrees either side of the optimal
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is particularly crucial during the winter months. To allow the radio communications to
operate effectively the C3 should also be situated away from large metal structures
such as sheds and windmill towers. Mounting the C3 on the very top of such
structures usually results in the best outcome if the position is unavoidable.
Mounting posts
A typical installation will involve the C3 mounted to a circular pole that has been
driven or concreted securely into the earth. The C3 mount can accept pole
diameters in the range of 1.5” to 3” nominal (48 – 90 mm actual OD). The pole can
also protrude beyond the height of the C3, allowing the installation of an external
3. Installation
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