Installing the radio and antenna assemblies, Chapter 3 – Hughes DIRECWAY AN4-074-DF User Manual
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Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies
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Chapter 3
Installing the radio and
antenna assemblies
This chapter explains how to install the antenna, radio, and
associated hardware. Topics include:
• Determining the pointing values on page 12
• Assembling the Az/El cap on page 13
• Installing the Az/El cap onto the antenna on page 15
• Installing the fine elevation pointing tool on page 20
• Connecting the feed arm to the antenna reflector on page 26
• Installing a shim for vertical transmit polarization on
• Installing the radio assembly on the feed arm on page 25
• Connecting the feed arm to the antenna reflector on page 26
• Installing the antenna assembly onto the mast on page 28
• Attaching the optional shroud on page 29
The mast must be installed before you can install the antenna. For
information on antenna mounting methods, see the DIRECWAY
Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide
(HNS 1035678-0001).
CAUTION
Before you install the antenna, read all safety information in
the section titled Important safety information on page iii.