> Beyond a slight amount of bending around objects (refraction) microwave is > essentially line of site. Rule of thumb, if you can't see it, you can't use > it. One other thing you have to be aware of is much of the spectrum used for > point to point links requires a licence from Industry Canada, though there is > some unlicensed spectrum that can be used. Also, as I mentioned in another > note, physical installation is important, in that you don't want the system > failing due to weather damage or worse, causing injury. In the jobs I worked > on the physical installation was done by professional antenna installers. > They ensured proper installation and grounding. Some sites also required a > professional engineer to design the installation.
You're pretty much right, but just because you can see it doesn't mean you'll hit it, even without other radio interference. You need to have no or few obstructions in the Fresnel zone or you will have a poor radio link. -A. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
