Installing The Antenna And Radio Assembly; Determining The Pointing Values; Radio Assembly - Hughes AN8-098P Installation Manual

Determining the
pointing values
Installing the antenna and
This chapter explains how to assemble and install the antenna,
radio assembly, and associated hardware. Topics in this chapter
include:
• Determining the pointing values on page 17
• General instructions for assembling the antenna on page 18
• Installing the reflector bracket on page 19
• Installing the antenna reflector on page 21
• Installing the feed support arm and support rods on page 23
• Installing the radio assembly on page 25
• Installing the feed horn on page 28
• Installing the antenna assembly onto the mast pipe on
page 31
CAUTION
Before you install the antenna, read all safety information in
Understanding safety alert messages on page ix.
Before installing the antenna, you must install and power up the
IDU. Refer to the appropriate IDU installation guide for
instructions.
Once the IDU is powered up, connect it to your laptop using an
Ethernet cable, then use your global positioning system (GPS)
receiver to calculate the exact latitude and longitude of the
antenna site. Following the instructions in the HughesNet
Ka-Band Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001) to enter the
latitude and longitude information into the IDU to determine the
initial antenna azimuth and elevation values. Record these values
and keep them handy for reference as you install and point the
antenna.
Chapter 3 • Installing the antenna and radio assembly
Chapter 3

radio assembly

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