Operating instructions

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DOME LOCATION
1. Select an area on the vessel for the dome unit, keeping in mind the coax cables will enter the
vessel through the surface directly beneath the dome unit. Use the following criteria:
a) The shortest distance between the dome unit and the main satellite receiver is most
desirable.
b) The dome unit requires a 16.5” (model
1500-HD) or 20” (model 1800-HD)
diameter mounting area on the vessel
surface. You may also use an industry
standard mount. (Call King Controls or visit
www.kingcontrols.com for more information.)
Exact hole spacing is shown at right.
Distances are to centers of holes.
c) The dome unit should never be mounted so that it is tilted more than two degrees
in any direction.
d) Keep the dome unit as far away from the radar as possible, and if possible above the
level of the radar.
e) The dome unit should be mounted as close as possible to the center of the vessel
(fore-aft and side to side).
f) The mounting surface must be strong enough not to flex under the weight of the unit or
from vessel vibrations.
g) There must be no “line of sight” obstructions from this location. Items such as masts or
radar antennas that are too close to the dome unit may prevent the satellite signal from
reaching the dish (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5