Step 9

Step 10

Step 11

Feed System

Obtain the corresponding measurements from the remaining subreflector struts, and adjust the subreflector mounting hardware (4 places) to achieve a maximum differential of 1/16 inch.

Repeat the adjustment procedure performed in Steps 1-4, until all areas of the subre- flector are uniform.

Adjust the jam nuts, and securely tighten the adjustment hardware.

46.925”

47.2”

Figure 3-57: Subreflector Alignment

You have now completed the subreflector assembly. By now, you can see that your installation of the 3.7-Meter Earth Station Antenna is almost complete. The feed system is the last phase of the base installation. NOTE: All antenna options (such as feed sys- tems, motors, anti-icing, etc) possess installation instructions within the individual kits contained in the shipment.

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