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Section 2
DEFINITION OF TERMS
SIGNAL STRENGTH:
Intensity of signal received from the satellite.
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
ELEVATION:
Angle in degrees measured from a level plane.
AZIMUTH:
Circular rotation around the vehicle.
Using the clock as a reference,
the front of the vehicle is 12:00
and the rear is 6:00.
IMPORTANT!
The antenna unit requires a “direct line of
sight” to the satellite for signal reception. Any
tall objects such as poles, trees, buildings,
mountains, etc. can all block the signal from
reaching the dish.
FIG. 2
