COBHAM EXPLORER 8100 Ku, Hardware Installation Manual

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To modify the Antenna
6 Chapter 1: Conversion to Ku-band 98-155944-A
1.3.3 To connect and arrange the cables
For ease of access to cables and connectors, start by removing the reflector. Do as follows:
1. Unscrew the screws for the reflector while supporting the reflector.
2. Carefully set the reflector aside.
3. Remove the dust caps on the N-connector and GTC C4 connector behind the reflector.
4. Arrange the Tx cable for the Ku BUC under the Feed arm and mount cable strips loosely
to allow for final adjustment of the cable.
Figure 7: Take off reflector
Figure 8: Remove dust caps from connectors
Figure 9: Attach TX cable (view from under the Feed arm)
Dust caps
Cable strips
Tx cable