Routing the IFL cable at the antenna
1.
Insert one end of the IFL cable into the feed support arm and thread it
through the feed support arm until it comes out the opposite end, as shown in
Figure 19
.
Figure 19: IFL cable configuration
2.
Leave an adequate coiled service loop (6 ft to 10 ft) and use UV-resistant cable
ties to secure it to the mast, boom arm bracket, or Az/El mount, providing a
minimum cable length of 25 ft between the radio and the satellite modem.
Note:
—
Do not leave the service loop lying on roof or other mounting surface.
—
Do not block access to the azimuth and elevation adjustment nuts on
the Az/El mount assembly.
—
Be sure to run a grounding wire from the Az/El plate to the ground
block.
3.
Coil any additional cable and secure with UV-resistant cable ties.
Where the IFL cable connects to the radio or to a ground block, tighten the
cable connector to the torque specified in
Table 4
on page 22.
Overtightening
the radio connector can result in damage to the radio assembly.
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