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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Copyright Notice ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Revision History........................................................................................................................................ 5
Acronyms.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Case 1 - List of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 8
Case 2- List of Contents ........................................................................................................................... 9
1. Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 10
2. System Overview ................................................................................................................................ 10
3. Hardware ............................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1.Case Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.Antenna Dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 11
3.3. Introduction to System Components ............................................................................................. 13
4. Assembly ............................................................................................................................................. 15
4.1. Site Selection ................................................................................................................................ 15
4.2. High Wind Setup ........................................................................................................................... 15
4.3. Antenna Assembly ......................................................................................................................... 15
4.3.1. Tripod Base.......................................................................................................................... 15
4.3.2.Reflector ............................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.3. Boom Assembly ................................................................................................................... 24
4.3.4. Bipod (Optional for High Wind Operation) ........................................................................... 27
4.3.5. Feed..................................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.6. BUC ..................................................................................................................................... 29
4.4. Cable Connection .......................................................................................................................... 31
5. Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 32
5.1.Levelling ......................................................................................................................................... 32
5.2. Adjusting Antenna Position ............................................................................................................ 33
5.2.1. Azimuth Adjustment ............................................................................................................. 33
5.2.1.1. Fine Adjustment ................................................................................................................ 33
5.2.1.2. Rough Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 33
5.2.2.Elevation Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 34
5.2.3.Polarization Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 35
5.3. Manual-Acquisition Flow Chart ..................................................................................................... 36
6. Disassembly ....................................................................................................................................... 37
6.1. Preparation .................................................................................................................................... 37
6.2. BUC ............................................................................................................................................... 37
6.3. Feed .............................................................................................................................................. 40
6.4. Bipod ............................................................................................................................................. 41
6.5. Boom Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 42
6.6. Reflector ........................................................................................................................................ 45
6.7. Tripod Base ................................................................................................................................... 50
7. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 53
8. Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 53
9. Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................... 54
Appendix A – Magnetic Declination Map .............................................................................................. 55