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Technical Appendix Specifications for the RADIO SYSTEM UPGRADE

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D. Easiax cable cutting tool, Andrews Model 222951, shall be used to terminate all cables. Forreplacement blades, use Andrews Model 222954 blade kit (5 per kit).E. Antenna connectors shall be wea<strong>the</strong>rproofed, using Andrew type 221213 wea<strong>the</strong>rproofing kitor approved equivalent. Butyl-rubber tape shall be applied liberally to <strong>the</strong> antenna connectorand 3M Scotchcoat® shall be applied liberally over <strong>the</strong> butyl-rubber tape.F. Cable selection shall minimize transmission losses to less than 10% of total transmitterpower; this shall include connector losses.G. Transmission lines shall be secured through standard cable hangers attached to channelsupports or "Unistrut" as appropriate. All cables shall be dressed appropriately, and runparallel to each o<strong>the</strong>r.H. Antenna transmission lines shall be grounded just prior to entering <strong>the</strong> facility.I. When required, six-opening feed-through panels shall be provided at repeater sites, if <strong>the</strong>existing is filled to capacity. Feed-throughs shall be similar to Andrew model 48940-6. Wallfeed-through boots shall be sized <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> correct cable OD. Feed-through panels, boots andunused ports shall be sealed to prevent moisture and dust intrusion.J. Each transmission line shall be protected from lightning and static discharges with anappropriate Transient Voltage Surge Suppression (“TVSS”) device designed with a voltagehandlingcapability to support <strong>the</strong> number of transmitters anticipated, plus one future. TheTVSS device shall con<strong>for</strong>m to all of <strong>the</strong> requirements shown elsewhere in this Specification.These devices shall be connected to <strong>the</strong> facility grounding system as described elsewhere inthis specification.K. TVSS units shall be mounted to contractor-provided copper cage assemblies that shall beinstalled at transmission line entry ports. This cage shall both ground and support TVSSunits. TVSS units shall be mounted in <strong>the</strong> cage in such a fashion as to permit easydisconnection of cables to/from external antennas <strong>for</strong> testing.Antenna Support StructuresDetails of antenna mounting shall be determined by <strong>the</strong> contractor, as required by <strong>the</strong> availabilityof support structures at each site and <strong>the</strong> contractor's specific design, and in coordination with <strong>the</strong>City’s Project Manager.All contractor-provided hardware shall be <strong>the</strong> highest-quality stainless steel or galvanized.Antenna brackets shall be Andrews/Decibel Products models or engineer-approved equal.Cable Support StructuresThe City shall provide all indoor and outdoor cable support structures unless o<strong>the</strong>rwise noted.This includes cable trays, ladders and “Unistrut” where application. However, contractor isrequired to provide cable support and standoff brackets, etc., as applicable, which will mount toCity-provided supports. All contractor-provided hardware shall be <strong>the</strong> highest- quality stainlesssteel or galvanized. Hardware shall be Andrews/Decibel Products models or engineer-approvedequal.Fire Station 1 Tower Antenna SystemA. The contractor shall supply and install all antennas, mounting brackets and hardware,transmission lines, connectors, TVSS devices and o<strong>the</strong>r hardware on <strong>the</strong> new FS#1City of San Luis Obispo 21 Radio System Upgrade TECHNICAL APPENDIX

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