FIS HDL1, Operating Manual

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Alternately, the antenna bearing information can be obtained using the Get
Telemetry Port Status Toolbox command. Again it will be necessary to adjust
the compass heading given from true north to magnetic north based on the
installation area.
Note that the GPS must have acquired its timing synchronization and location
information before bearing and inclination are displayed.
Figure 5. Inclination and Bearing Screen
6. After adjusting the true north bearing for the local magnetic variance, direct the
GOES antenna toward the satellite by tilting it up to the correct angle and rotating
it around the vertical pipe to the adjusted bearing (see Figure 6).
Figure 6. GOES Antenna Adjusted for Satellite Communications
7. Connect the GOES antenna cable to the N-type connector on the antenna. This
critical connection should be wrapped with waterproof, self-vulcanizing tape,
meltable wall heat shrink tubing or equivalent to prevent the possible entry of
water that could degrade the signal and cause corrosion to the connection.
8. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDL1-G5 internal GOES transmitter by
threading the connector onto the N-type GOES antenna jack on the HDL1-G5
front panel.