OPERATION

STEP 1. Using a compass, determine which direction is North. It is recommended that you step outside to perform this step. Standing in or near coach/RV can give you an incorrect reading. The more accurately you determine North, the easier it will be to find the satellite(s).

Directional

Handle

Elevating Crank

Directional Handle

Directional Dial

Pointer

 

FIGURE 5

Rotation Clamp

STEP 2. Move rotation clamp to the LOCK position.

STEP 3. Turn directional dial (see Figure 5) until the arrow is pointing North.

STEP 4. Unsnap elevation crank and turn (clockwise) in direction of "UP" arrow, about 14 - 15 turns or until some resistance is met.

STEP 5. Turn receiver ON, and access installation menus to determine antenna elevation and direction/heading.

STEP 6. Move rotation clamp to the ROTATE position. Turn directional handle until pointer on directional handle is pointing in direction indicated by the receiver. Example: If receiver says point antenna at 145° then rotate directional handle so that pointer is pointing at 145° on the directional dial.

ELEVATION

TURNS CCW

14 - 16o

NONE

17 - 19o

1/2

 

20 - 22o

1

 

23 - 26o

1-1/2

 

27 - 29o

2

 

30 - 32o

2-1/2

 

33 - 36o

3

 

37 - 39o

3-1/2

 

40 - 43o

4

 

44 - 46o

4-1/2

 

47 - 50o

5

 

51 - 53o

5-1/2

 

 

 

 

54 - 57o

6

 

58 - 60o

6-1/2

 

 

 

 

61 - 64o

7

 

 

 

 

65 - 67o

7-1/2

 

6

STEP 7. Refer to table below and turn elevation crank counter clockwise (CCW) the number of turns indicated to get the elevation shown by the receiver. One full turn equals approximately 7° of elevation change.

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RD-4646, RD-4600 specifications

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