What is the range of the Radio?
AES-IntelliNet systems can grow to cover thousands of square miles, thanks to its patented store-and-forward technology. The range from one radio to the next depends on antenna location, building structures and terrain. Typical range for a radio with the smallest antenna is 2 to 5 miles, to the next radio which can pass along the data. Range for a higher gain antenna on a rooftop is typically up to 10 miles. It is important to note that range is not the only factor, and that the multi-routing structure allows every radio to have multiple paths by which to send metering or alarm messages.
The range of the Magellan license-free radio module is a few kilometers (up to 3 to 4 kilometers in quite flat areas (trees, small hills, etc.) and about 1 to 2 kilometers in suburban environments. This range can significantly be increased by installing the base radio module on top of a telescopic pole several meters high.
