Wiring the Antenna Using a Preinstalled Cable
Wiring the Antenna Using a
Preinstalled Cable
You can connect the antenna to the VSAT-Hub using a
preinstalled 75
RG-11, LMR-400, or LMR-600 RF cable,
as long as the cable is clean, free of rust or corrosion,
meets all of the criteria in
page
9, is inspected and approved by a KVH-authorized
technician, and meets the requirements listed below.
Note: If you would like to use a different preinstalled cable
(e.g., RG-6 or RG-209), contact KVH Technical Support
(see
"Technical Support" on page
Figure 59: Preinstalled RF Cable Options
RG-11 (75
Max. length
100 ft (30 m)
Connector
Belden SNS11AS
Tools
PPC VT-200 Crimp Tool, DDT-596
Prep Tool, Klein 63050 Cable
Cutter (KVH part no. 72-0493)
Strip lengths
LMR-400 (75
Max. length
300 ft (90 m)
Connector
Times Microwave EZ-400-FMH-75
Tools
Times Microwave TK-400-75 Tool
Kit (KVH part no. 72-0374-75)
Strip lengths
LMR-600 (75
Max. length
400 ft (120 m)
Connector
Times Microwave EZ-600-FMH-75
Tools
Times Microwave TK-600EZ Tool
Kit (KVH part no. 72-0375-75)
Strip lengths
"Prepare the Antenna Cable" on
1).
0.064" (1.63 mm) dia.
0.25" (6.35 mm)
0.5" (12.7 mm)
0.065" (1.65 mm) dia.
0.170" (4.32 mm)
0.340" (8.64 mm)
0.790" (20.07 mm)
0.108" (2.74 mm) dia.
0.250" (6.35 mm)
0.375" (9.53 mm)
0.870" (22.10 mm)
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