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-====== Station design ======
-A station is a system: radio, antenna, feed lines, power, accessories and the operating environment all interact. A clear station diagram is often more useful than an unstructured equipment list.
-===== Station inventory =====
-Document the radio and firmware, antenna, feed-line route, power source, computer interfaces and software. Record any changes so a new fault can be compared with the previous working configuration.
-===== Receive performance =====
-Interference can come from inside the station, nearby equipment or the wider environment. Compare observations systematically: frequency, time, antenna selection and whether individual devices are on or off. Preserve the original settings so experiments can be reversed.
-===== Working safely =====
-Follow the equipment manufacturer's installation guidance and applicable electrical, RF exposure and structural requirements. Antenna work, mains wiring and lightning protection may need qualified assistance. A wiki article is useful for explaining a design, but the actual installation must suit its site.
-===== Useful documentation =====
-  * A block diagram and cable labels.
-  * Manufacturer manuals and configuration exports.
-  * A record of measurements and test conditions.
-  * A maintenance checklist appropriate to the installation.