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Installation
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2.3.5 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal
Cable to the IRD
1. Route an RF cable up through the roof’s cable
access hole.
2. Connect the RF cable to the antenna’s RF1
connector (see Figure 2-17). Once the cable is
securely connected, loosen the sealing nut at the
base of the RF1 connector and tighten it onto the
end of the RF cable.
3. Connect the other end of the RF cable to the IRD’s
SATELLITE IN connector.
2.3.5.1 Installing Two IRDs and TVs
(North American Systems Only)
To connect a second TV and IRD to the TracVision L3/S3 system,
you must connect a second RF cable to the antenna’s RF2
connector (see Figure 2-17). Route the other end of the RF cable
down into the vehicle and connect it directly to the second IRD.
KVH recommends the use of
RG-6 or RG-11 (75 ohms) cable
for RF wiring. Use of non-RG-6
or RG-11 (75 ohms) cables will
result in degraded performance.
The KVH warranty does not cover
degraded performance due to
improper wiring.
When shipped from the factory, the
antenna’s RF connectors are
protected with caps. Leave the cap
installed on the RF2 connector
unless you are going to connect a
second RF cable to the
TracVision L3/S3.
RF2 RF1
Figure 2-17
Antenna RF Connectors