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# Site Selection

Choosing the right location for your **Karrier One Cellular radio** is essential for maximizing signal performance, user coverage, and reward potential. These radios form part of Karrier One’s decentralized infrastructure and are eligible for deployment in **any location where network utility is high**—including residential rooftops, campuses, rural areas, and urban corridors.

This guide outlines specific site selection strategies for the **FW-300i** and **FW-600**, based on their capabilities and the broader goals of network densification and coverage optimization.

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### 📦 Deployment Strategy by Radio Type

#### 🟨 FW-300i — Focused Directional Deployment

* **Best Use:** Filling localized coverage gaps in **densely packed or obstructed areas**
* **Ideal Locations:**
  * Rooftops or balconies facing streets, plazas, or pedestrian zones
  * Narrow alleyways, campuses, community parks, or open courtyards
  * Rural intersections or clusters of homes with no reliable signal

**Guidelines:**

* Mount at **6–8m** height
* Use the **60° beam** to target specific zones with concentrated foot traffic or data usage
* Keep the path **clear of obstructions** such as trees, walls, or signage
* Best for **short to medium range (300–600m)** with strong directional control

**Primary Role:**

* Enhances capacity where the macro network is overloaded
* Complements FW-600 in areas needing granular coverage shaping

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#### 🟥 FW-600 — Sector-Wide Macro Coverage

* **Best Use:** Delivering broad mobile coverage across **multi-directional or larger geographic areas**
* **Ideal Locations:**
  * Rooftops of mid-rise buildings, barns, towers, or small hills
  * Rural zones with limited existing infrastructure
  * Edges of neighborhoods or small towns with poor signal

**Guidelines:**

* Mount at **8–10m** for optimal 180° sector coverage
* Maintain **clear LOS** across the target area
* Avoid direct overlap with other FW-600 units unless coordinating handoffs
* Effective up to **1–2 km range**, depending on elevation and obstacles

**Primary Role:**

* Forms the backbone of Karrier One’s open RAN coverage map
* Serves as a decentralized mobile node in underserved or edge areas

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### 🔍 General Site Criteria

| Factor                  | Importance                                                          |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Line of Sight (LOS)** | Ensures signal clarity and optimal antenna performance              |
| **Elevation**           | Higher = broader propagation and fewer obstructions                 |
| **Backhaul Access**     | Fiber or stable fixed wireless is essential                         |
| **Availability**        | Choose areas with 24/7 power, secure mounting, and low interference |
| **Network Utility**     | Focus on zones with consistent or underserved usage                 |

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### 🧭 Tools & Discovery Methods

Use these tools to assess site viability:

* **Google Earth / Street View** – Evaluate terrain, building height, LOS
* **Opensignal / Cellmapper.net / Speedtest.net** – Find coverage gaps
* **Local insight** – Talk to residents or users about signal reliability
* **Karrier One Dashboard** – Monitor performance and uptime post-deployment