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Inspect Parts and Get Tools
Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure
you have everything you need to complete the
installation.
a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains
everything shown on the Kitpack Contents
List. Save the packaging for future use.
IMPORTANT!
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate (see
Figure 1) or hoisting eyelets (see Figure 13)
and never by the radome.
b. Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to
ensure nothing was damaged in shipment.
c. Gather all of the tools and materials listed
below. You will need these items to complete
the installation.
• Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
• Electric drill and 5/8" (16 mm), 5/32"
(4 mm), and 3/32" (2.25 mm) drill bits
• 3.75" (95 mm) hole saw
• 9/16" and 3/4" socket wrenches
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• Light hammer and center punch
• Adhesive tape and scriber or pencil
• Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper
• RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cable(s) with
®
Snap-N-Seal
F-connectors (see page 7).
• Augat IT1000 connector installation tool
• Switchplate power cable (not supplied,
see Figure 2 and page 13)
• Silicone sealant, self-vulcanizing tape, or
equivalent
• Satellite TV receiver and TV (see Figure 3
for a list of validated U.S./Canadian receivers)
®
• Windows
laptop PC with Windows
HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Wizard
Figure 1: TracVision M7 System Components
Antenna
Switchplate
Figure 2: Switchplate Power Cable Guidelines
Cable Length
< 40 ft (12 m)
40-70 ft (12-21 m)
Figure 3: KVH-Validated U.S./Canadian Receivers
Standard-Definition Models
DIRECTV
DISH Network
D12
311
D11
211k/z
D10
211
High-Definition (HD) Models
DIRECTV
DISH Network
HD not
211
supported
211k/z
Radome
Baseplate
Use Cable Gauge
2
14AWG (2.5mm
)
2
12AWG (4mm
)
Bell TV
4100
3100
Bell TV
6100
6131
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