User's Manual

1027145–0001 Revision E
2–4 Prerequisites
Hub installation
Table 2-1 Tools required for HT installation – Cont’d.
(includes tools for IFL installation, antenna alignment, and initial testing)
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Purpose (or other comments)Item
Diagonal cutters (wire cutters)
Flush mount cutters
Excelta CX–1–78–1 cable
stripping tool
Manufacturer: Excelta Corp., Buellton, CA
Crimp tool for #2 and #6
AWG ground lugs
Manufacturer: Thomas & Betts, Memphis, TN
HCT–231 crimp tool For terminating N–type connectors
Channel locks
Soft jaw pliers Grip tool with soft surface, for gripping and
turning N–type connectors
Band cutters To remove shipping bands from mast mount
pieces
Carpenter’s knife
Splicer’s knife To terminate cables
Flashlight Primarily for IFL installation
100–foot tape measure
(metric equivalent: 30.5 meters)
For measuring cable runs
Large backpack or
padded bag
To haul ODU transceiver and antenna to the roof
Detailed local map Used to align HT antennas. Must show true
north, streets, buildings, and landmarks. Helpful if
the map shows magnetic declination (or
magnetic north versus true north). A U.S.
Geological Survey map is recommended. A
travel map will suffice if it shows sufficient detail.
Ruler or straight edge For antenna alignment; used to mark directions
on map
Pencil or broad–tip pen For antenna alignment; used to add markings to
local map