SBCA

All Classes are in Colorado Springs, Colorado

The objective is to instruct the student as to the location of the satellite and utility ground to analyze whether signal reception and proper grounding will be possible. For qualification in this area, the participant should be able to:

• Determine, by charts or IRD menu, the azimuth and elevation to the desired satellite.
• Determine location of utility ground in reference to line of site and determine whether system grounding will meet NEC and local codes.
• Use a compass and inclinometer to determine the position of the satellite with respect to dish mounting possibilities.
• Determine if obstacles are present that may cause signal reception problems now or in the foreseeable future.
• Determine the most desirable dish mounting location based on obstruction, cable runs, mounting conditions, and grounding techniques.