v240M – Marine Satellite Communication System
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v240M System Composition
Figure 2. v240M Antenna Unit
Antenna Unit
The v240M antenna is composed of the following components:
• Mechanical Unit – manipulates the antenna to provide optimal
satellite tracking.
• Control Unit – controls mechanical operation of the antenna.
• RF Unit – transmits the optimum satellite signal to the modem.
• Radome – protects the antenna from the severe marine environment.