User Guide

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Section 10 DEFINITION OF TERMS
SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of signal received from the satellite.
ELEVATION:
Angle in degrees measured from a level plane.
AZIMUTH:
Circular rotation around the vehicle.
Using the clock as a reference, the front of the
vehicle is 12:00 and the rear is 6:00.
“DIRECT LINE OF SIGHT”
An unobstructed path from the satellite to
the antenna. Any tall objects such as poles,
trees, buildings, mountains, even people
standing close to the antenna unit, can
block the signal from reaching the dish.