Multi-link antenna array that conforms to cellular leasing agreements for only one attachment fee
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1. A multi-link antenna array, comprising:
- an antenna mounting system configured to mount a plurality of antennas;
an array mounting system coupled to the antenna mounting system and configured to attach to a cellular antenna element mount;
the plurality of antennas attached to the antenna mounting system where the plurality of antennas fits inside a physical envelope, and where the physical envelope matches size and shape requirements for a cellular antenna element in a cellular leasing agreement.
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Abstract
A system and method for mounting a plurality of antenna elements onto a cell tower is disclosed. A plurality of antennas are mounted onto a mounting system. The mounting system is configured to attach to a cellular antenna mount using the same physical mounting system as the cellular antenna elements. The plurality of antennas provide multiple point-to-point links that may be used for wireless backhaul links or other applications.
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1. A multi-link antenna array, comprising:
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an antenna mounting system configured to mount a plurality of antennas; an array mounting system coupled to the antenna mounting system and configured to attach to a cellular antenna element mount; the plurality of antennas attached to the antenna mounting system where the plurality of antennas fits inside a physical envelope, and where the physical envelope matches size and shape requirements for a cellular antenna element in a cellular leasing agreement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A method for creating a plurality of point-to-point links, comprising:
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mounting a plurality of antennas onto an antenna mount, where the plurality of antennas fit inside a physical envelope and where the physical envelope matches size and shape requirements for a cellular antenna element in a cellular leasing agreement and where each of the plurality of antennas is configured to form one end of one of the plurality of point-to-point links; attaching the antenna mount to a cellular tower using a cellular antenna element mounting system. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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