RST100
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INSTALLATION
MANUAL
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A specialised coaxial cable system is required to connect the Fixed Mast Antenna
and RST100. This cable system is offered as an option to the Fixed Site Antenna.
To minimize the loss of radio signal from the antenna to the RST100, the coaxial
cable system between the antenna and the other component should be less than 3db
including connector loss.
Installation Options
The fixed site antenna system consists of a fixed mount antenna and a coaxial
cable system that connects the antenna to the Satellite Terminal Equipment.
Ensure that the antenna cable being used does not exceed 3DB loss.
The antenna system is suitable for marine, vehicle and fixed applications and is
designed to meet Iridium System performance requirements when installed according
to the instructions in this guide.
The following figure shows typical Installations:
Vehicle Antenna Installation
The ideal position for any vehicle-
mounted application is to
capitalise on the greatest ground
plane from the surface of the
vehicle.
Marine Antenna Installation
In the case of a marine installation, the antenna
should me installed without obstruction of other
instruments or structures.
The antenna should not be positioned within range
of radar equipment or other RF interference.
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Desirable Antenna Location
Desirable Antenna Location
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