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Structural Support Solutions for LTE rooftop applications

At CommScope, quality is our focal point — but not the only point. Many of our researched, developed, tested solutions set industry standards. Structural Support Solutions like antenna mounts and cable pathways are no exception. Designed to meet or exceed the latest EIA/TIA code require-ments, they conform to both ISO-9001 standards and AISC specifications.

Tilt, twist, sway and vibration issues can adversely affect antenna performance over time. The enhanced structural integrity of Structural Support Solutions for LTE rooftop applica-tions help you avoid these concerns, optimizing antenna performance and improving long-term OpEx savings.

Introducing the rooftop ballast frame CommScope’s non-penetrating rooftop ballast frames enable the installation of wireless antennas and equipment of a single sector. Concrete-block ballast is placed in trays at the base of the frames to provide additional support. The amount of ballast is determined by the height of the rooftop and the amount of effected projected area (EPA) required.

Given that existing frames are designed to support lighter antennas, expanding EPA and adding extra weight may exceed the design capabilities of standard rooftop frames.

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As operators migrate to 4G/LTE technology, a robust structural design becomes critical for sustainable network performance. This leaves equipment installers with two options:

• For new or replacement cell sites, installers must ensure the use of 4G/LTE-rated rooftop sector frames. Remote radio units (RRUs) must be installed behind the antennas or by using the remote radio support kit.

• In the case of a site upgrade, where the rooftop frames were designed for earlier technology and space is limited, a separate frame is used to carry the RRU and reduce the additional weight of the sector frame.

CommScope offers a wide variety for LTE rooftop applications, including:1. A LTE non-penetrating ballast sector frame CommScope #RF-NL7-B, TESSCO #309004

2. Remote radio support kit for RF-N series CommScope #RF-NRK, TESSCO #coming soon

3. A non-penetrating remote radio ballast frame CommScope #RR-TFS, TESSCO #309811

RF-NRK Remote Radio Support Kit

for RF-N Series RF-NL7LTE Non-Penetrating Ballast Sector Frame

RR-TFSNon-Penetrating Remote

Radio Ballast Frame