Adjustment locations on the Figure 48 shows the mechanical adjustments for azimuth, antenna elevation, and polarization. All pointing adjustments require a
½-inch wrench.
Polarization
lockdown
nuts (4)
Elevation scale
(The polarization scale is shown in Figure 51 on page 63.)
Fine elevation adjustment rod
Fine elevation adjustment nuts
Canister nuts (3). Loosen to adjust azimuth.
Elevation lockdown bolts (2) (coarse elevation adjustment)
Figure 48: Pointing adjustments on the
Note: The elevation lockdown hardware shown in Figure 48 may be two nuts or two bolts (one on each side of the Az/El assembly).
Detailed procedures for adjusting the antenna are included in the sections that follow. As you make pointing adjustments, tighten the lockdown nuts or bolts enough to prevent movement of the antenna reflector. When you are done pointing, you fully tighten all lockdown nuts and bolts.
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