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2.4 Activating the IRD
KVH makes it easy to activate your IRD. Just call KVH at
1-888-584-4163 and ask for IRD Activation (Monday - Friday,
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST). For other options, please refer to the
user manual that accompanied your IRD.
Note that EchoStar IRDs that have not been activated within several
months of manufacture require additional steps to complete the process.
Refer to Appendix D for complete details.
2.5 Checking Out the System
If the system is connected to an IRD’s low-speed data port (via an
RJ11 cable from the switchplate), follow the procedure in
Section 2.5.1, “Checking Out the System Using an IRD Data
Connection.” If the system is not connected to an IRD’s low-speed
data port, follow the procedure in Section 2.5.2, “Checking Out the
System Without an IRD Data Connection.”
2.5.1 Checking Out the System Using an IRD
Data Connection
Turn on the IRD and press the switchplate’s POWER button to
power up the TracVision LF/SF system. Observe messages on
your TV screen to verify proper operation. Some messages
originate in the IRD, others are generated in the
TracVision LF/SF circuits.
Depending on your choice of satellite TV service and IRD, the
system may display several text messages on the television
screen to aid in monitoring TracVision LF/SF performance. These
messages are not displayed when the IRD is displaying the
Signal Strength Meter on the TV screen. The messages and their
meanings are described in Table 2-3 on the following page.
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A Guide to TracVision LF/SF
All IRDs are susceptible to AC
power fluctuations that can result in
the IRD locking up and requiring a
reset. Refer to Section 4.2, “IRD
Troubleshooting,” for a solution to
this issue.
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.