MCD-4801 User Manual
Ground Control
10
System Operation
STEP 1 – FIND AN OPEN AREA
Lay the MCD-4801 flat (top side up, as if to open
the case), under an open sky.
The terminal needs to have line-of-sight with
one of the three BGAN Inmarsat satellites.
These satellites are stationary in the sky, so as
long as line-of-sight is maintained, the terminal
may be placed up against a wall or tree.
The map below is very helpful to find what direction, and how high up from the horizon an
available BGAN satellite is. Use the included compass to help you quickly discern where a good
location would be to place the terminal to avoid things like trees and buildings.
