Low profile or low mounted antennas can be susceptible to damage. This site was hit as a result of a crossing accident.

Antenna vandalism, antenna continues to operate, however it requires repair.

Low profile mounted antenna without cover.

Damaged antenna base, could be prevented with culvert installation.

Routine and scheduled maintenance is a must.

Relationship of tag and antenna placement, in the optimum situation the center of the antenna is located parallel to the tag placement.

Grounding of AEI equipment is extremely important. Wheel detectors attached to the rail draw current directly to the building. Typically a halo grounding system is applied and twisted ground wire, cad welded to the building, is a requirement.

Upgraded and new installed antennas get a culvert set around the antenna mast, this application was first introduced by CSXT and provides inexpensive protection for the antenna while giving the maintainer a platform to work from.