Introduction
98-148248-C Appendix B: Antenna Diversity Solution (ADS) B-1
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Antenna Diversity Solution (ADS) B
This appendix has the following sections:
• Introduction
• Installation of the dual-antenna mode
• Configuration of the dual antenna mode
• Flow chart for dual antenna mode
B.1 Introduction
The SAILOR VSAT Antenna Diversity Solution (ADS) from Cobham SATCOM has the
following unique features:
• Simple installation due to single cable antenna system.
• Cost effective solution using cables and COTS RF splitters, no need for additional 19"
rack-mount units.
• Ensures maximum system uptime.
• Fully automatic switching to the other VSAT antenna, no user intervention needed.
• Switching upon programmed blocking zones.
• Switching if tracking signal strength drops 4 dB below the signal strength in the idle
antenna.
• Switching if the ADU is malfunctioning.
• Configured in minutes, using the built-in web server user interface.