TRIPOD MOUNT OPERATION
STEP 1. Turn your receiver on, and using the
installation menus, determine the heading (azimuth)
and elevation for your location.
STEP 2. Remove the compass from the mount.
(The metal pipe and antenna WILL effect
compass operation.) Using the compass,
determine the best location for the mount. The
satellite signal WILL NOT go through trees,
buildings, etc.
STEP 3. After determining the best location, screw
the anchor into the ground. A large screwdriver or
piece of pipe through the top loop of the anchor
makes this easier.
STEP 4. Attach the elastic cord to the bottom of the
mount base, Figure 3.
STEP 5. Set mount over the anchor screw and
attach elastic cord to the anchor, Figure 4.
STEP 6. If the compass was removed earlier,
reattach it to the mount base. Rotate the mount so
the arrow on the mount points north.
STEP 7. Adjust the mount legs until bubble level
shows mount is level.
STEP 8. Attach mount pipe to the antenna and
tighten. Adjust antenna elevation to the correct
setting for your location.
STEP 9. Set the antenna/pipe onto the mount.
Connect antenna to receiver.
Figure 4
Antenna
Adjustment Knob
Compass - Storage
Only
Bubble Level
Figure 3
Arrow must
point to North
Secure elastic cord to base as
shown.
STEP 10. Using the heading (azimuth) markings on
mount base, SLOWLY rotate antenna to the correct
heading. If you do not find the satellite, be sure you
have entered the correct zip code for your location,
and that there are no obstructions (trees, buildings,
hills, etc.).
STEP 11. After you have found the satellite, secure
the pipe using the adjustment knob.
