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RANGE VARIABLES AND THEIR IMPACT
Range Variable
RF Range Reducer
RF Range Enhancer
Transmitter Power
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Receiver Sensitivity
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Antenna Gain
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Antenna Cable Length
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Number of Connectors
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Physical Obstructions
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Radio Frequency Interference
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Data Rate
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The table below shows the maximum distance for different antenna and cable
combinations at different terrains. Impact of weather is not factored in.
HOW WILL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AFFECT MY ANTENNA CHOICE?
2.4 GHz Models
868/900 MHz Models
Indoor:
No line of sight, limited number of frame-construction walls, multiple reflective surfaces
500 ft (150 m)
Supplied antenna
Supplied antenna
500-2600 ft (150-750 m)
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Supplied antenna
Outdoor Unobstructed:
Perfect RF conditions: Tower to Tower
Up to 1.4 mi (2.25 km)
Supplied antenna (no cable)
Supplied antenna (no cable)
5 mi (8 km)
Omni (10 ft / 3 m cable)
Yagi (20 ft / 6 m cable)
Supplied antenna (no cable)
7 mi (11.2 km)
Yagi (50 ft / 15 m cable)
Supplied antenna (no cable)
10 mi (16 km)
Yagi (20 ft / 6 m cable)
Supplied antenna (no cable)
14 mi (22.5 km)
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Omni (50 ft / 15 m cable)
Yagi (50 ft / 15 m cable)
40 mi (64 km)
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Yagi (50 ft cable)
Outdoor Rural:
Clear line of sight with elevated antennas and no obstructions
Up to 2900 ft (870 m)
Supplied antenna (no cable)
Supplied antenna (no cable)
1 mi (1.6 km)
Omni (20 ft / 6 m cable)
Yagi (50 ft / 15 m cable)
Supplied antenna (no cable)
1.5 mi (2.4 km)
Omni (10 ft / 3 m cable)
Yagi (50 ft / 15 m cable)
Supplied antenna (no cable)
3 mi (4.8 km)
Yagi (20 ft / 6 m cable)
Supplied antenna (no cable)
7 mi (11.2 km)
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Omni (10 ft / 3 m cable)
Yagi (50 ft / 15 m cable)
10 mi (16 km)
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Yagi (50 ft / 15 m cable)
20 mi (32 km)
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Yagi (10 ft / 3 m cable)
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