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Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna
1037312-0001 Revision A
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Chapter 7
Pointing the antenna
This chapter explains how to point the antenna. Topics include:
• Antenna pointing overview on page 56
• Prerequisites for antenna pointing on page 57
• Outdoor pointing interface on page 57
• Adjusting the antenna on page 59
• Setting coarse elevation on page 61
• Fine elevation adjustment on page 62
• Receive pointing on page 62
• Isolating the transmit signal on page 67
• Final steps on page 69
As you perform these procedures, observe the following safety
precautions:
CAUTION
• This device emits radio frequency energy when in
transmit mode. To avoid injury, do not place head or
other body parts between feed horn and antenna when
system is operational. Keep at least 2 ft away from the
area between the feed horn and the reflector when the
system is operational.
• Make sure the cylindrical space projecting outward from
the antenna reflector toward the satellite does not
intersect or come close to any inhabited areas.
• Disconnect power from the IDU before performing
maintenance or adding upgrades to any antenna
components.