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Explains the purpose and context of Spider 8, including approval processes and support resources.
Details critical antenna positioning for GPS and Iridium signal reception, avoiding obstructions.
Specifies criteria for passive antennas, including frequency, VSWR, impedance, and radiation pattern.
Covers power supply requirements, connection methods, and fuse protection for the Spider unit.
Explains how to initiate a tier-one alert by pressing the Radius and Mark buttons together.
Discusses causes and recognition of intermittent power supply issues leading to track interruptions.
Explains indicators for lost GPS signal and expected behavior of the Spider LEDs.
Describes issues with Iridium connection, transmission delays, and LED status changes.