Channel Master 1.2m Rx/Tx ANTENNA SYSTEM - User Manual

Instruction and Assembly Manual
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Type 123
1.2m Rx/Tx ANTENNA SYSTEM
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FACTORY ASSEMBLED AZ/EL CAP
©2000 Channel Master LLC
Printed in U.S.A.
8000636
6/99
Rev. A
World Headquarters (USA) • 1315 Industrial Park Drive, Smithfield, NC 27577 USA • Telephone: (919) 989-2205 • Fax: (919) 989-2200
International (GmbH) • Julius-Moser-Str. 13, 75179 Pforzheim, Germany • Telephone: +49 (0) 7231-14557-0 • Fax: +49 (0) 7231-14557-10
Europe (UK) • Croft Head Road, Blackburn, England BB1 5UE • Telephone: +44 (0) 1254 680444 • Fax: +44 (0) 1254 672299

Summary

Limited Twelve Month Warranty

Assembly Tools and Materials

Assembly Tools Required

Lists the tools needed for assembling the antenna system.

Preinstallation Materials Checklist

Lists materials required before starting the installation process.

Site Selection

Guidance on choosing the optimal location for antenna installation.

Ground Pole Installation

Assembly and Installation

Install AZ;EL Cap Mount Onto Pole

Procedure for attaching the AZ/EL Cap mount to the ground pole.

Assemble Antenna Onto AZ;EL Cap Mount

Steps to mount the antenna reflector onto the AZ/EL Cap assembly.

Feed and Feed Leg Installation

Instructions for connecting the feed legs and feed support block.

Grounding

Antenna Alignment Procedure

Polarization of the Feed

Procedure for adjusting the feed horn polarization for optimal signal.

Elevation Setting

Instructions for setting the antenna's elevation angle.

Azimuth Setting

Steps to adjust the antenna's azimuth angle for pointing.

Fine Tuning

Tips for achieving maximum antenna performance through fine adjustments.

Polarization Chart

Elevation Chart

Azimuth Chart

Appendix A: Survival Windloads

1.2 m Antenna Survival Windloads

Data on antenna survival windloads at 125 mph velocity.

Parts and Hardware

Parts List

Detailed list of all components included with the antenna system.

Hardware Sorter

Illustrations of hardware for identification and sorting purposes.

Channel Master 1.2m Rx/Tx ANTENNA SYSTEM Specifications

General

Brand	Channel Master
Model	1.2m Rx/Tx ANTENNA SYSTEM
Category	Antenna
Language	English