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KVH, TracPhone, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 
No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2011-2018 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.

54-0754 Rev. C | 72-0487, 72-0739, 72-0741

1

TracPhone V3/V3

IP

/V3

HTS

 LNB

Replacement Instructions

Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:

Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific:

Phone: +45 45 160 180
Email: [email protected]

North/South America, Australasia:

Phone: 1 866 701-7103 (U.S. only) or +1 401 851-3806
Email: [email protected]

The following instructions explain how to replace 
the LNB in a TracPhone

®

 V3/V3-IP/V3-HTS 

antenna.

NOTE: Your antenna might have parts that differ from 
those pictured in this document. Such differences have no 
bearing on the instructions unless noted otherwise.

Tools Required

This procedure requires the following tools:
• Phillips screwdrivers

• 7/16" open-end wrench

• 7/16" torque wrench set to 15 in.-lbs

Figure 1:  TracPhone Antenna LNB (V3-IP Shown)

Summary of Contents for TracPhone V3 LNB

Page 1: ...ed technical assistance please contact KVH Technical Support Europe Middle East Africa Asia Pacific Phone 45 45 160 180 Email mvbsupport kvh com North South America Australasia Phone 1 866 701 7103 U S only or 1 401 851 3806 Email mvbsupport kvh com The following instructions explain how to replace the LNB in a TracPhone V3 V3 IP V3 HTS antenna NOTE Your antenna might have parts that differ from t...

Page 2: ...me to the baseplate see Figure 2 Carefully lift the radome straight up until clear of the antenna assembly and set it aside in a safe place If you keep the radome topside secure it with a lanyard to prevent it from falling overboard Do not place the radome on a hot steel deck the heat may warp the radome CAUTION For your own safety be sure to disconnect power from all wired components before perfo...

Page 3: ...y LNB must be replaced with an LNB 1 with attached filter Legacy LNBs are no longer available NOTE Type 2 LNBs are labeled as such Older LNBs are not labeled Important Be sure to replace the LNB with an LNB of the same type with the exception of the Legacy LNB The Legacy LNB must be replaced with an LNB 1 with filter Figure 3 LNB Types from oldest to newest ...

Page 4: ...e RF cable is aligned to prevent any interference when the feed assembly rotates Hand tighten then tighten with a 7 16 torque wrench set to 15 in lbs 5 Inspect the inside of the antenna to make sure you have not left any tools or debris inside 6 Reinstall the radome onto the antenna securing it with the three new 10 32 screws supplied in kit 7 Reconnect power to the antenna 8 Test the system for n...

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