Thuraya FDU-XT, User Manual

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2. When installing the antenna, make sure the connectors are accessible
when mounted.
3. Connect the coaxial cable to the antenna connector located at the base of
the satellite antenna and tighten it properly by turning it clockwise. Leave
enough length for a small loop and secure the rest of the cable using the
cable ties.
4. Connect the other end of the satellite antenna cable to the reverse side of
the FDU-XT marked “SAT”.
3.2.2. How to align the Satellite Antenna
Satellite based communication requires a direct line of sight to the satellite to
achieve optimal signal strength. Therefore, the antenna must first be mounted in
a location facing the satellite where it can then be finely adjusted for maximum
reception.
The locations of the Thuraya satellites are on a geostationary orbit (at the
equator) at a more or less constant position:
Satellite based communication requires a direct line of sight to the satellite to
achieve optimal signal strength. Therefore, the antenna must first be mounted in
a location facing the satellite where it can then be finely adjusted for maximum
reception.
The locations of the Thuraya satellites are on a geostationary orbit (at the
equator) at a more or less constant position:
Thuraya-2 satellite at 44 degrees east of the zero meridian (approximately
over Somalia)
Thuraya-3 satellite at 98.5 degrees east of the zero meridian(approximately
over Sumatra)cable ties.
Antenna orientation:
Align your antenna towards the Thuraya-2 satellite if your location is within
the Thuraya-2 coverage area (Europe, Africa, Middle East).
Align your antenna towards the Thuraya-3 satellite if your location is within
the Thuraya-3 coverage area (Asia, Australia).
In the overlapping areas, you can approach either of the two satellites and
choose the satellite with the stronger signal.
If you require an accurate antenna alignment, you can retrieve precise directions
from your current location to the satellite (azimuth and elevation angle) by either
of the following methods:
1. Acquire your current GPS position data with your Thuraya satellite phone
(function ‘Current position’), press Option and send this data by SMS to the
short code 1300. You will then receive the directional data from your
location to the respective Thuraya satellite.
2. There are several independent websites where you can retrieve directional
data to a specific satellite by entering your current location
(www.dishpointer.com, www.satsig.net or others).