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Routing the cables at
the ODU
Do not exceed the
cable bending radius.
Secure cables with
cable ties (not shown).
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Route the coaxial transmit and receive cables at the ODU as
follows:
1. Route the transmit cable (marked with blue electrical tape)
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Figure 38: Transmit and receive cable configurations
2. For the transmit cable, leave a 152-inch service loop (12 ft
over the Az/El and reflector bracket assembly and behind the
reflector to the back of the transmitter, in a configuration
similar to that shown in Figure 38.
Do not exceed the minimum bending radius specified by the
cable manufacturer.
Transmit cable
(marked with
BLUE tape)
Transmitter
Service loops for transmit and
receive cables. Coiled, with drip loops.
8 inches), secured to the mast, or Az/El mount assembly. This
allows 10 ft for a service loop plus 32 inches for installation
of a future Ka-band radio upgrade.
Do not leave the service loop on the roof or other mounting
surface.
Do not block access to the adjustment nuts on the canister
and Az/El mount assembly.
Radio
Receive cable
(marked with
RED tape)
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