Chapter 1
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Overview
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Chapter 1
Overview
This installation guide explains how to assemble and install the Hughes AN9-098-G
0.98 m antenna. It is written for qualified installers who are familiar with satellite
antenna installation practices and are capable of properly applying the information
presented.
This chapter presents an overview of the AN9-098-G antenna, a summary of the
steps used to assemble and install the antenna, and supplemental information on
tasks related to antenna installation.
Only Hughes‐certified installers may install or service Hughes antennas and
their components. Installers must expressly acknowledge the Hughes
requirements for Hughes installations.
Model AN9-098-G antenna description
The Hughes model AN9-098-
G antenna is designed for Ka‐band applications. Each
JUPITER antenna station consists of an antenna assembly and a satellite modem.
The satellite modem communicates with both the
JUPITER satellite and the Network
Operations Center
(NOC) using the antenna and radio assembly.
The antenna is connected to the satellite modem using a single‐cable intra‐facility
link (IFL) cable that carries both the transmit and receive signals.
on page 12 shows the AN9-098-G antenna
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with radio assembly
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assembled and installed on a trimast mount.
