AT and T will install 9 new antennas on the building’s rooftop, where other carriers’ wireless facilities are located. The antennas and associated equipment will be installed on 3 non-penetrating ballast frames mounted on the existing rooftop. Unmanned supporting equipment will be located in an approximately 220 SF equipment room in the building’s basement.
AT and T proposes direct air cooling upgrades to its existing telecommunications facility including the installation of one 1 new dual-fan direct air cooling (DAC) unit on new plenum installed through AT and T chimney hut ceiling, the installation of a 2' x 2' x 1'-8" dog house on rooftop of AT and T chimney hut and make opening into RRU space below, the installation of five 5 new exhaust vents in new AT and T dog house, the installation of two 2 new exhaust vents in AT and T chimney hut wall.
AT and T Wireless to swap out 3 antennas, swap 3 RRUs, and add 3 RRUs on the existing water tank. Ancillary equipment changes within the existing shelter.
AT and T Wireless: Remove 6 diplexers, 3 tower-mounted amplifiers, and 3 remote radio units; add 3 low-band converters and 3 SBTs. An SBT is a small component attached to the antenna below it to make the Remote Electronic Tilt (RET) motors work. Replace the 3 existing RRUs located within the shelter with 3 newer model RRUs. Add various new equipment inside the shelter.
Modify the existing AT and T antenna facility on the town-owned tower. Remove 9 antennas and install 6; remove 3 remote radio units (RRU) and install 9; remove 6 coax and install 2 DC, 1 fiber, and 1 surge unit. State education fee: $11.70.