User's Manual

1027144–0001 Draft – Revision D.01 2–4 Prerequisites
RT installation
Table 2-1 Tools required for RT installation – Cont’d.
(includes tools for IFL installation, antenna pointing, 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
Binoculars Suggested, for RT installation, if the HT is too far
to see
Flashlight Primarily for IFL installation
100–foot tape measure
(metric equivalent: 30.5 meters)
For measuring cable runs
ODU installer tool kit
(HNS 1024668–0024)
This kit consists of several specialized tools as
shown in figure 2-1:
• Temporary installation collar and clamp –
These support the antenna mount and
ODU/antenna during installation and pointing.
• Two azimuth/elevation adjuster assemblies –
Used to adjust the antenna azimuth and
elevation.
The ODU installer tool kit is available from HNS.
Large backpack or
padded bag
To haul ODU transceiver and antenna to the roof