Loss Of Signal / Rain Fade; Installation Using Long Cable; Technical Specification - Strong SlimSat SA64 User Manual

Some after market, off-the-shelf add-on components may not be as advertised. They
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might not work or could cause additional DC drops and signal amplitude attenuation.
Remove such components, go back to the basic connections called out in this manual
and re-verify.
Make sure the satellite cable is connected to the "SAT IN" jack, not the "ANTENNA IN"
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jack. The "ANTENNA IN" jack at the back of the receiver is for all off-air antenna input or
cable TV input.
If all are done correctly but the signal is still not found change the Elevation adjustment of the
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antenna slightly (± 2°, then ± 4° from the called-for setting) and repeat the procedure.
Make sure the Access Card from your receiver is fully inserted into the Access Card slot and
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oriented correctly.

5.0 LoSS of SigNAL / RAiN fAdE

The satellite signal may be lost temporarily due to unusual heavy rainfall. An optimal alighted
antenna, along with the shortest possible cable run, minimizes the chances of "rain fade".
Make sure the antenna is mounted securely to prevent it from being blown out of alignment in a
heavy wind.
Heavy snow accumulation on the antenna may reduce the satellite signal strength; snow should be
swept away as soon as possible.
Tree foliage growth into antenna's line-of-sight to the satellite may result in gradual loss of picture.

6.0 iNSTALLATioN USiNg LoNg CABLE

For installations where the RG 6 cables run from the receiver(s) to the LNB far exceeds 100 feet (150
feet or more), as encountered in a commercial or multi-dwelling building, you need to use an AC
power booster module to bias the LNB.
You will also need an additional RF signal amplifier to compensate the signal amplitude loss.
Otherwise, your antenna and receiver may not work properly and be subject to frequent outages in
adverse weather. Contact a professional concerning such installations.

7.0 TEChNiCAL SPECifiCATioN

Input Satellite Frequency:
Polarisation:
8
10.7 ~ 12.75 GHz
Dual Linear (Horizontal & Vertical)
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