Circular And Linear Versions - TracVision M9 User Manual

TracVision M9 User's Guide
Chapter 1 - Introduction

Circular and Linear Versions

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Your TracVision system is configured for either circularly polarized
satellite signals or linearly polarized satellite signals (see
Polarization requirements vary according to location and satellite
service. For additional details refer to
Satellites" on page 19.
Figure 1-3 Polarizations of Satellite Signals
Circular
Signals transmitted in two
"corkscrew" patterns, one
running clockwise and one
running counter-clockwise
Figure
"Setting the MCU to Track
Linear
Signals transmitted in vertical
and horizontal "waves" offset
exactly 90º from each other
1-3).