Using your equipment correctly

The correct use of equipment is another way wireless users can minimise interference, this can be done by ensuring your setup complies to the ACMA regulations.

See: ACMA Requirements

Nevertheless there are some other basic steps that can be deployed to minimize interference and maximise connectivity between sites. This includes:

  • Use the most appropriate antenna for the task
  • Prefer antenna gain, receive sensitivity and good LOS over device transmit power
  • Ensure good antenna alignment on directional antennas, always maximise the signal even if your signal is already good to reduce stray interference
  • Use the correct coax cables and fittings to ensure equipment is appropriately shielded, earthed and protected from the elements
  • If you build a home brew antenna, try finding someone who can test it for you. Poor SWR can reduce performance and increase interference for others
  • Join a group like Air-Stream or similar and ask others for their advice