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You will find here all information you need to set up your antenna, test and calibrate it, and do your maintenance job.
You can also find out How the Antenna Works in receiving and transmitting signals from and to the satellite.
     Maintenance
The satellite antenna should be maintained in good work conditions with a regular maintenance plan, usually once a year.  It is not necessary to reposition the azimuth and elevation during the maintenance work.  The following are the regular maintenance jobs.
  1. Regularly check the fastening hardware for any loosening.  Loosened nuts, bolts, etc. will affect the performance of the antenna and more seriously, expose the antenna system to the risk of causing accidents or injuries in the earth station.
  2. Regularly check if the film on the horn mouth is broken or worn out.  If necessary, replace the film in time.
  3. Regularly clean the surface and remove rust from the all hardware, then repaint them.  If the galvanized hardware is seriously rusted, replace with the new one.
  4. Pay close attention to the local weather report everyday. If there is the possibility of strong wind of greater then 10 degrees, position the antenna vertically towards the sky to reduce the chance of damaging.
  5. Set up a full range of the lightning protection system in the earth station or where the antenna is installed to prevent it from being hit by thunder storms.
  6. When it is snowing, clear out the snow in time on the surface of the reflectors to keep the antenna working in the normal status.
     Tools Needed

The following tools are recommended for the maintenance of the antenna.

  1. 375mm wrench, 200mm wrench, 12’ and 8’ nut; runners.
  2. Cross-shaped and slot-shaped screwdrivers;
  3. Steel hammer and wooden hammer;
  4. Crowbar;
  5. Pincers and tongs;
  6. Tape measure (5m).