KVH Industries TracVision R4 - Manual (Page 37)

2.8 Configuring TracVision R5/R4 for
Remote Satellite Dish Operation
In some campground locations, dense foliage will block the
satellite signal. In these situations, a remote portable antenna
may be the only solution to satellite signal reception.
The wiring option for the remote dish is very simple and should
be installed when the TracVision R5/R4 is installed. A high-
quality “A/B switch” should be used to change from
TracVision R5/R4 dish reception to remote antenna operation.
The recommended wiring arrangement for remote dish operation
is illustrated in Figure 2-20.
2-26
A/B Switch
AB
AB
Common
TV Out
SAT In
Antenna
Remote Dish
RF Cable
RF Cable
RF Cable
Receiver
Figure 2-20
Remote Dish Wiring Configuration
If a need arises to paint the
radome,
ONLY use non-metallic
automotive paint to avoid
degrading the RF signal strength
and the reception quality.
A Guide to TracVision R5/R4