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IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual
Minimize horizontal obstructions as much as possible because they can create areas
of poor system coverage. These areas of poor coverage can decrease or possibly
eliminate the user's ability to operate the IridiTRAK with predictability.
A specialised coaxial cable system is required to connect the Fixed Mast Antenna
and IridiTRAK. This cable system is offered as an option to the Fixed Site Antenna.
To minimize the loss of radio signal from the antenna to the IridiTRAK, the coaxial
cable system between the antenna and the other component should be less than
3dB including connector losses.
Installation Options
The fixed site antenna system consists of a fixed mount antenna and a coaxial cable
system that connects the antenna to the IridiTRAK. Ensure that the antenna cable
being used does not exceed 3dB loss.
The antenna system is suitable for marine, vehicle and fixed applications and is
designed to meet Iridium System performance requirements when installed
according to the instructions in this guide.
The following figure shows typical Installations:
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Vehicle Antenna Installation
The ideal position for any vehicle-
mounted application is to
capitalise on the greatest ground
plane from the surface of the
vehicle.
Desirable Antenna Location
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Marine Antenna Installation
In the case of a marine installation, the antenna
should me installed without obstruction of other
instruments or structures.
The antenna should not be positioned within range
of radar equipment or other RF interference.
See section "Error! Reference source not found." on website.
Desirable Antenna Location
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