Initial elevation setting Make sure the antenna reflector is set to the initial elevation value

given by the installation software.

Setting polarization Polarization refers to rotation of the antenna (as shown in Figure 47 on page 59) and is measured in degrees from zero (no rotation), positive or negative. Polarization is positive east of the satellite longitude and negative west of the satellite longitude.

For an antenna with a J-type radio, you adjust polarization on the antenna only. For an antenna with a cradle-type radio, you set polarization on the antenna to 0° and then set polarization on the radio. If you are installing the antenna with a cradle-type radio, see Setting polarization for the cradle-type radio on page 47. (You will also use the instructions in this section.)

Set the antenna (reflector) polarization as follows:

1.Loosen the four polarization lockdown nuts just enough so you can rotate the antenna reflector. See Figure 51.

Do not adjust the center nut on each side, as noted in Figure 51.

2.Rotate the antenna to the desired polarization value as indicated by the polarization scale (shown in Figure 51).

J-type radio: Set the antenna polarization to the initial polarization value given by the installation software. Cradle-type radio: Set the antenna polarization to 0°; then see Setting polarization for the cradle-type radio on page 47.

Arrow indicates movement during polarization adjustment.

Do not adjust center nut (circled) or center nut on opposite side.

Polarization lockdown nuts (also two nuts on opposite

side of Az/El assembly)

Scale pointer

Polarization scale

Figure 51: Polarization adjustment on the antenna

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Hughes AN6-098P installation manual Polarization adjustment on the antenna

AN6-098P specifications

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