Installing the antenna assembly onto the mast
To satellite
This section describes how to install the antenna assembly (including the Az/El cap) onto the mast.
To install the antenna assembly onto the mast:
1.Lightly grease the area at the end of the mast or metal pole that will be covered by the Az/El cap canister. This makes it easy to rotate the antenna to adjust the azimuth. Any grease will do; you can use automotive grease or household grease such as Vaseline.
2.Use a
3.Lift the antenna assembly and slide the Az/El cap onto the mast or metal pole (see Figure 26).
The antenna should face toward the satellite.
4.Tighten the clamp nuts all the way, then loosen them just enough to move the antenna reflector from side to side and adjust the azimuth. The clamp bolts should be as snug as possible, but still allow the antenna reflector to be moved from side to side.
Clamp bolt nuts
Place Az/El cap over mast or metal pipe
Mast or metal pipe
Figure 26: Installing the antenna assembly onto the mast
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Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies
