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HINT: Once you are familiar with the operation of the Satellite IP Modem you
can go directly to the Control Pad by clicking “Launch Control Pad” on the
Launch Pad window where you started this wizard.
S
TEP
7: R
OUGH
P
OINTING TO
S
ATELLITE
Note:
You must have a valid GPS location for the compass direction and
Antenna Angle to be displayed. If the GPS is not valid, go back to step 5 and allow the
Satellite IP Modem to obtain a GPS location.
1. Note the Compass Direction and Antenna Angle from the Control Pad interface
as shown above; these will be used to assist you in roughly pointing the Satellite
IP Modem antenna towards the satellite. Rough pointing consists of determining
the rough direction and elevation angle that the antenna needs to “see” the
Regional BGAN Satellite.
S
TEP
8: R
OUGH
P
OINTING TO THE
S
ATELLITE
−
C
OMPASS
D
IRECTION
1. Look at the Control Pad Pointing display and determine the Compass Direction
needed for the antenna. Rotate the Satellite IP Modem left and right to the
correct compass direction.
Rotate left and right
Following are sample compass directions.
South Southwest Southeast
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Regional BGAN Satellite IP Modem User Manual