TracVision M9 - Circular and Linear Versions

TracVision M9 User’s Guide
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Circular and Linear Versions
Your TracVision system is configured for either circularly polarized
satellite signals or linearly polarized satellite signals (see Figure 1-3).
Polarization requirements vary according to location and satellite
service. For additional details refer to “Setting the MCU to Track
Satellites” on page 19.
Figure 1-3 Polarizations of Satellite Signals
Circular Linear
Signals transmitted in two
“corkscrew” patterns, one
running clockwise and one
running counter-clockwise
Signals transmitted in vertical
and horizontal “waves” offset
exactly 90º from each other