Fine elevation adjustment
Receive pointing
The fine elevation adjustment rod (shown in Figure 50) allows you to make fine adjustments of the antenna elevation. Where subsequent instructions call for fine adjustment of the antenna elevation,
1.Make sure the two elevation lockdown bolts are loose enough to allow the reflector to move as indicated by the arrow in Figure 50.
2.While watching the signal strength display, adjust the fine elevation adjustment nuts (Figure 50) to achieve maximum signal strength:
a.Move the top nut to allow movement, then make adjustments with the bottom nut.
b.Adjust by turning the bottom nut a few turns clockwise and counterclockwise, until you peak the signal.
Fine elevation adjustment rod
Fine elevation adjustment nuts
Figure 50: Fine elevation adjustment
3.When the signal is peaked, tighten the two elevation lockdown bolts.
Receive pointing peaks the receive signal. You must peak the signal even if the antenna is locked to it.
You use the installation software to check the signal strength. Then you adjust the antenna to peak the signal. The installation software shows numerical and graphic indications of signal strength. Detailed instructions for these procedures are given in the following sections.
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