Exalt Installation and Management Guide
ExtendAir G2 Digital Microwave Radios
208871-001 2
2013-11-18
The ExtendAir G2 model number scheme uses the first two digits to define the general frequency band
(in GHz) and the last three digits to define the connector and base configuration.
The following models of radios are covered in this manual:
• rc06020, rc11020, rc15020, rc18020, rc23020, and rc38020 FCC models for the 6, 11, 15, 18, 23,
and 38GHz FCC part 101 licensed bands, respectively
• rc07020, rc08020, rc11020, rc13020, rc15020, rc18020, rc23020, and rc38020 ITU/ETSI models
for the 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 23, and 38GHz ITU and ETSI licensed bands, respectively
• ExtendAir G2 models have one 10/100/1000BaseT PoE port and one additional 10/100/
1000BaseT port
– configured with 25Mbps of full-duplex Ethernet capacity
– with license key upgrade for 50, 100, 200, 300, and 370 full-duplex capacity
– with license key upgrade for FIPS-197 compliant 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption
The ExtendAir G2 models require a clear line-of-sight and proper path clearance to achieve a high-
performance, reliable connection. Perform professional path engineering and site planning before
installing this equipment.
The primary focus of this document is the installation and maintenance of the digital microwave radio,
and assumes that path engineering and site planning were already performed.
The ExtendAir G2 radios utilize radio frequencies that are considered ‘licensed’ in most countries.
This means that the frequency plans and radio configuration are coordinated with other users of the
spectrum to minimize the opportunity of interference from neighboring systems. Also, the frequency
channel center frequencies, occupied bandwidth and the Transmitter-to-Receiver frequency separation
(also known as T/R spacing) are governed by the regulations that apply to the use of the frequency
band that is applied. In many bands, it is necessary to offer unique part numbers to allow coverage of a
'sub-band' of the entire frequency band, and also to address the specific T/R spacing that is required.
The following is a table of the configurations supported.
Table 1 Supported configurations
Band Name
Frequency
Band Edges
(GHz) T/R Spacing
(MHz) Supported Channel
Bandwidths (MHz)
# of
Sub-Bands
(diplexers) Waveguide
Flange Type
6GHz lower FCC 5.925–6.425 252.04 5, 10, 29.65/30, 40, 60 4 non-standard
6GHz upper FCC 6.425–6.875 160 5, 10, 30 4
11GHz FCC 10.700–11.700 490, 500, 530 5, 10, 30, 40 3 WR75/UBR120
15GHz FCC 14.500–15.350 475 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 3 WR62/UBR140
18GHz FCC 17.700–19.700 1560 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 2 WR42/UBR220
23GHz FCC 21.200–23.610 1200 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 3 WR42/UBR220
38GHz FCC 38.600–40.000 700 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 4 0.219" diameter
7GHz ITU/ETSI 7.125–7.900 154, 161, 168,
196, 245 1.75, 3.5, 7, 14, 28, 56 3, 5, or 16 WR112/UBR84
8GHz ITU/ETSI 7.900–8.500 119/126, 266,
311.32 1.75, 3.5, 7, 14, 28, 56 2 or 6 WR112/UBR84
11GHz ITU/ETSI 10.700–11.700 490/500/530 10, 30,40 3 WR75/UBR120
13GHz ITU/ETSI 12.750–13.250 266 1.75, 3.5, 7, 14, 28, 56 4 WR75/UBR120
15GHz ITU/ETSI 14.500–15.350 315, 420, 490,
728 1.75, 3.5, 7, 14, 28, 56 1, 3, or 4 WR62/UBR140
