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CueLink Antenna Guide

There are several different antenna options available for CueLink. This brief guide will list them as well as discuss some of the typical circumstances where they are used.

RF Connector: Reverse TNC Male

CueLink Standard 2dB Whip Antenna (R24-A300)

This is the standard antenna that comes with the CL-2400-P300 package. It attaches directly to the back of the CueLink transceiver. This antenna is used primarily for indoor events and can be used outdoors where short to medium range is needed. The standard antenna's signal radiates in a semi-spherical pattern completely around the antenna.

In perfect conditions, this antenna will broadcast up to 1500' (450m) outdoors. Maximum range indoors is more typically 750' (230m) due to the increased interference caused by reflections inside the building.

This antenna can be remotely mounted away from the CueLink unit by adding an optional antenna extension cable.

RF Connector: N-Female, attached at rear of antenna

CueLink 9dB Corner Reflector Antenna (R24-A230)

This antenna is typically used when higher signal strength and/or higher immunity to interference is needed. The corner reflector provides 9dB of signal amplification, and radiates its signal in a 65° wide, 75° tall pattern in the direction that the antenna is pointed. The corner reflector has 3" (76mm) side panels with a total aperature of 3"x5.5" (76x140mm).

We recommend using this antenna on virtually all CueLink stations that need an extra degree of signal security (when permitted by local regulations). Since the signal is directional and the antenna has a 22dB front-to-back signal ratio, it performs well in many situations while cancelling interference coming from the side or behind the antenna.

Only when a CueLink base station cannot cover its remotes by the signal pattern of this antenna should the 9dB omni-directional antenna be considered over the corner reflector.

This antenna is mounted away from the CueLink transceiver by an RF extension cable. It is designed to be mounted to a 2 inch mast, but can be easily adapted to mount to other structures.

In line-of-sight conditions outdoors, this antenna has a potential of broadcasting CueLink signals up to 5 miles (8km) and beyond.

RF-Connector: N-Female, attached at base of antenna

CueLink 9dB Omnidirectional Antenna (R24-A210)

This antenna is typically used outdoors when longer range is needed. The 9dB omnidirectional antenna radiates its signal 360° in a horizontal plane and only 17° vertically.

It is usually only recommended to use this antenna on a CueLink base station when the base is broadcasting to multiple remotes that are located is areas that can only be covered by this antenna's omnidirectional nature. CueLink remotes don't typically need this antenna if their location is fixed and the R24-A230 can be used instead.

This antenna is mounted away from the CueLink transceiver by an RF extension cable. It is designed to be mounted to a 2 inch mast, but can be easily adapted to mount to other structures.

In line-of-sight conditions outdoors, this antenna has a potential of broadcasting CueLink signals many miles.

Although the antennas described above suit virtually all CueLink installations and projects that we have helped customers design, other CueLink antennas may be available for very special situations, including medium gain antennas. Contact Interactive Technologies for more details.