Robert, Motorola has published the "R56 Manual" for many years, and it has become the "bible" for many cellular and repeater installations. It covers almost every aspect of site design, construction, and maintenance. There are a few fine points of electrical grounding that do not comply with the National Electrical Code, so you should always check with your local building inspector before installing any grounding conductors.
The 350-page print manual is publication number 6881089E50, and is currently priced around $90. The R56 manual is also available on CD- ROM as publication number 9880384V83, for about $70. There are other manuals that are valuable, and more information is here: <www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/radiositerules.html> The National Electrical Code devotes an entire chapter to the proper installation, grounding, and protection of radio and television equipment- including Amateur Radio stations. This guidance is in Article 810 of the 2005 NEC- which is the current edition that has been ratified by most states. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -- In [email protected], "georgiaskywarn" <kd4...@...> wrote: > > Hi Folks, > Is there such a beast? We are getting ready to move into a new site > and will be installing everything from installing antennas, hardlines > to the repeaters. One of the fellows in our ham group does this for a > living, however that doesn't help me and the other fellow dressing out > the repeaters...in the cabinets, in our own hamshacks before. > > The term "Motorola Standard" keeps being used. Anyone heard of this? > I know there are certain electrical codes that must be followed...but > Moto Codes? > > I have a 6ft cabinet on wheels right now. It was mentioned that the > cabinets must be bolted to the floor. Hoping that I do not have to > take the wheels off (real heavy!). Also hoping just to use some sort > of "J" hook to make that happen...but not sure if it is "code". Also > with the other cabinet we're putting in...we were told it is not > "code" to mount the cans on the outside of the cabinet. > > Is there something written on the web folks could point us to? > > Thanks, > Robert Burton > KD4YDC > DEC NWS / Peachtree City, GA Skywarn > www.georgiaskywarn.com >
