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4.1.4 Satellite Coverage Issue
TracVision S2 will provide outstanding reception throughout the
entire coverage area for your satellite television service of choice.
However, signal quality can be degraded as you approach the
fringe coverage areas. Refer to your satellite television service
manual to check the viable coverage area.
4.1.5 Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors
As part of preventive maintenance (described in Section 5,
“Maintenance,”) KVH recommends checking the antenna unit
cable connections. A loose RF connector can reduce the signal
quality. Refer to Section 2.3.2, “Connecting the Antenna to the IRD”
for directions on proper antenna unit to RF cabling.
4.1.6 Type of Multiswitch Used
An active (not passive) multiswitch must always be used to
connect the TracVision S2 system to multiple IRDs. Refer to
Section 2.3.2, “Connecting the Antenna to the IRD” for directions on
proper multiswitch/multiple IRD cabling.
4.1.7 Stationary Use Only
Your TracVision S2 antenna was designed for stationary use only.
As such, the antenna will track the desired satellite while your
vehicle is parked, but not while the vehicle is in motion.
4.2 IRD Troubleshooting
The IRD that was provided with your satellite television service
may also be the cause of less-than-ideal operation.
4.2.1 IRD Wiring
Refer to Section 2.3, “Connecting System Components” and your
IRD user manual to confirm that the IRD is properly connected to
the antenna unit and the television.
4-3
Troubleshooting
54-0196 Rev. A
Baseline RF levels are included as
part of the startup sequence
provided in Appendix E.
For your convenience, KVH
provides links to several web sites
that offer satellite coverage
information. Simply go to our web
site at www.kvh.com/footprint/
index.html.
KVH offers an upgrade kit (KVH
Part #02-1026) that adds in-motion
tracking capability to the
TracVision S2, allowing you to
receive satellite signals while on
the move.