Research Concepts RC1500 - Manual (Page 5)

Antenna Setup
5 RC1500B Quick Start Guide
Tools & Supplies Needed to setup Patriot single axis mount:
3/4 Socket
3/4 Crescent Wrench
1/4 Allen Wrench
1/8 Star Wrench
Large adjustable Crescent Wrench
Small Flathead Screwdriver
Wire Strippers (14-22 AWG)
Wire Cutters
Cable Jacket Stripper (Greenlee p/n 45109)
Hand-Held Inclinometer
Heat Shrink/Heat Gun (3/16, 3/64, 1/8 inch in diameter)
Cable Ties (Small, Medium and Large)
A diagram of a polar mount is shown below. A polar axis antenna mount with a
motorized declination angle adjustment can track an inclined orbit satellite. The other
angles associated with the polar mount must be set correctly for the mount to properly
track the satellite.
*Figure 3 - Angles Associated with a Polar Antenna Mount
*Figure3 - Polar Angle also referred to as Mount Hour Angle and Mount Polar Angle