Quality, safety, structural integrity, reliability, and aesthetics are all key elements to successful microwave antenna system deployment efforts. Plumb and structurally sound mounts, number, type, and placement of stiff arms, clean waveguide routes and proper bending radius, proper connector installation, dish assembly, rigging, proper grounding, and pressurization specifically impact each system. WIS crews have been trained internally, through Andrew institute, and by other manufacturers. We are never too "good" to learn and all staff is kept up to date on the latest manufacturer specs and training requirements. Your requirements and specifications are always considered as well.
Sweep testing is always performed, whether required or not. Properly trained technicians use Anritsu Wiltrons or HP Network analyzers to sweep coax, waveguide, and antennas. Our crew supervisors, leads, technicians, and project managers are all skilled in basic link budget calculations, and every hop has a completed engineering as-built identifying expected RSL's based on actual site and equipment parameters. Path alignments are then performed using several methods, again by trained personnel. Signal generators and spectrum analyzers, path boxes, or simply utilizing known AGC curves and actual system radios. All alignments are validated with the as-built engineering, actual sweeps, and test equipment readings. Antenna centerlines are provided using drop tapes for all dish installations. A comprehensive installation report including photos, engineering as-builts, and all test/alignment results are also standard deliverables provided by WIS.
A documented product, reliable system, appealing aesthetics, happy site owner, and a clean site are all trademarks of a WIS microwave installation.
