What Clients Should Know About Microwave Link Installations
Microwave links are one of the quiet workhorses of Canada’s communications system. If you’ve ever depended on connectivity in a remote area like oil and gas sites, agricultural operations, industrial corridors, or rural communities; there’s a good chance a microwave link was carrying that data behind the scenes. These links act like invisible “beams” of information, transmitting signals between two points when fibre isn’t practical or available.
Because microwave signals travel through the air, they rely on clear, uninterrupted paths between sites. Comtech begins each project by conducting RF (radio frequency) path surveys and profile designs, which map out terrain, distance and obstacles. This ensures the link has a clean shot between endpoints, even over long distances common in Western Canada.
Next comes the structural side. Mounts, frames and equipment support must be engineered so they withstand wind, icing and winter loading. Comtech’s engineering team provides structural and electrical design work, supported by CAD drawings, to ensure mounting locations meet Canadian safety requirements and the CSA S37 National Standard for antenna‑supporting structures.
Once designed, certified technicians handle the hands‑on work: installing, aligning and commissioning the microwave radios. Alignment is a precise process—millimetres matter—and technicians verify signal levels using specialized test equipment. They also conduct troubleshooting and optimization to ensure the link performs as engineered.
Because microwave links operate within Canada’s regulated spectrum environment, teams also coordinate licensing and compliance with Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), the federal authority for frequency management.
For clients, the result is a transport connection that’s fast to deploy, resilient in harsh weather and reliable across long distances.
If microwave connectivity is part of your next project, you can learn more about Comtech’s wireless and engineering services by contacting our team.
