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Chapter 4
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Cabling, connections, and grounding
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Chapter
4
Cabling, connections, and grounding
This chapter illustrates where the antenna IFL connector is located, describes how
to route the IFL cable at the antenna, and explains how to connect the IFL cable to
the radio assembly. You must connect this cable before you can point the antenna
at the JUPITER satellite.
Cabling requirements
For a list of approved coaxial cable types for the IFL cable that runs between the
antenna and the satellite modem, see the Hughes FSB,
IFL Cable, Approved List
(with lengths) for Jupiter/HTXXXX Domestic Installations
(FSB_120909_01). The
FSB lists the maximum cable length for each approved cable type for all relevant
radio types.
Coaxial cables and connectors can corrode if exposed to moisture. Use only
compression type connectors, and weatherproof them with dielectric grease
and weatherproofing tape.
Note:
For connector and ground block requirements, see the Hughes FSB,
HNS
Broadband Requirements for RG‐6 and RG‐11 IFL Cable Connectors, Ground
Blocks and Ground Block Location
(FSB 50518_01).
