Antenna Setup - Raven 210LB Setup And Operation Manual

5 Antenna Setup

1. Place pilot system bag near the bridge wing door (either port or starboard) and an AC outlet. For
the 210LB/Battery, the DGPS unit is designed to operate outside on the bridge wing, allowing for
a short antenna cable.
2. Locate the Antenna, Cable, and Reel inside the pilot system bag.
Figure 3: Antenna, Cable and Reel
3. Clamp the Antenna outside on the bridge wing as far as possible from obstructions. Point the top
of the antenna straight up.
Figure 4: Correct (Left) and Incorrect (Right) Antenna Setup Using Clamp
Note the following when setting up the antenna:
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Position the antenna vertically, as shown in the graphic at the left, above. Any other
alignment can adversely affect the antenna's performance.
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Have a good view of the sky. Avoid metal obstructions of any kind.
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Be away from sources of electromagnetic radiation, such as radar or radio transmitters.
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Be firmly clamped to avoid vibrating out of position.
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