Cabling And Connections; Cabling Requirements - Hughes HughesNet AN8-074R Installation Manual

Cabling requirements

Cabling and connections

This chapter illustrates where the antenna transmit, receive, and
ground connectors are located; shows how to route the transmit
and receive cables at the antenna; and explains how to connect the
transmit and receive cables to the radio assembly. You must
connect all of these cables before you can point the antenna
toward the HughesNet system satellite.
Topics in this chapter include:
• Cabling requirements on page 29
• Routing the cables at the antenna on page 30
• Connecting the transmit and receive cables on page 31
• Ground connection on page 33
For a list of approved cables for the intra-facility link (IFL)
between the antenna and the satellite modem, see the Hughes
FSB, IFL Cable, Approved List (with lengths) for SPACEWAY
Domestic Installations, (FSB 123107). The FSB lists the
maximum cable length for each approved cable type, for all
relevant radio types.
Because it is impossible to predict the requirements specific to
each installation site, you must use your own judgement and best
practices to determine how to route and connect the IFL cables.
CAUTION
Coaxial cables and connectors can corrode if exposed to
moisture. Use only compression type connectors, and
weatherproof them with dielectric grease and
weatherproofing tape.
Note: For connector requirements, see the Hughes FSB,
HN Broadband Requirements for RG-6 and RG-11 IFL
Cable Connectors, Ground Blocks and Ground Block
Location (FSB 50518_01).
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