Donor Antenna

The outdoor antenna that captures public safety radio signals from external infrastructure for amplification and distribution inside a building.

BDA/ERRCS Glossary Term(888) 508-3001 ext. 3000

Definition

The donor antenna is typically mounted on the building roof and pointed toward the nearest public safety radio infrastructure (repeaters, towers). It captures the outdoor signal that gets amplified by the BDA and distributed throughout the building. Proper donor antenna selection and placement is critical for system performance.

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