RST100
USER
&
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
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Installing the Antenna
Planning the Antenna Installation
The fixed site antenna system consists of a fixed mount antenna and a coaxial cable
system that connects the antenna to the RST100
The antenna system is suitable for both marine and land based applications and is
designed to meet Iridium System performance requirements when installed
according to the instructions in this guide.
The following figure shows a typical terrestrial application:
The Fixed Site Antenna is an antenna contained within a weatherproof housing. It is
intended to be mast-mounted without any type of ground plane. For proper
performance in the Iridium System:
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The antenna must have a clear line to the sky from the horizon up
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Mount the antenna vertically
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Position the antenna so that it is reasonably clear of nearby metal obstructions
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Minimize horizontal obstructions as much as possible because they can create
areas of poor system coverage. These areas of poor coverage can decrease
or possibly eliminate the user’s ability to operate the RST100 with
predictability.