Installing The Antenna And Radio Assembly; Determining The Pointing Values; Radio Assembly - Hughes HughesNet AN8-074R Installation Manual

Determining the
pointing values
Installing the antenna and
This chapter explains how to assemble and install the antenna,
radio assembly, and associated hardware. Topics in this chapter
include:
• Determining the pointing values on page 15
• General instructions for assembling the antenna on page 16
• Installing the feed support arms and tailpiece on page 17
• Installing the antenna reflector on page 18
• Installing the radio assembly on page 20
• Installing the feed horn on page 24
• Installing the antenna assembly onto the mast pipe on
page 26
CAUTION
SPACEWAY
Before you install the antenna, read all information in
Important safety information on page iii.
Before installing the antenna, you must install and power up the
satellite modem. Refer to the appropriate satellite modem
installation guide for instructions.
Once the satellite modem is operational, connect it to your laptop
using an Ethernet cable, then use your global positioning system
(GPS) receiver to calculate the exact latitude and longitude of the
antenna site. Follow the instructions in the HughesNet Ka-Band
Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001) to enter the latitude
and longitude information to determine the initial antenna
azimuth, elevation, and tilt values. Record these values and keep
them handy for reference as you install and point the antenna.
Chapter 3 • Installing the antenna and radio assembly
Chapter 3

radio assembly

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