Direct To Sailor MS6011

DIRECT TO SAILOR
MS6011-4 DTS ANTENNA
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
Specifications
Pricing
Coverage Maps
Sales and Service
Training
DTS POC
Decoder Settings
Warranty
Parts List
Cable Requirement
LNB Options
Mounting
MIL-SAT
318 Bank Street
Surry VA 23883
+1 757-294-9393
www.mil-sat.com
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Table of Contents
1. Purpose ……………………………………………….
2
2. Description……………………………………………. 2
3. Coverage Map………………………………………… 3
4. Antenna Specifications ……………………………….
4
5. RF Specifications …………………………………….
5
6. Antenna Control Unit ………………………………...
6
7. Gyro Interface ………………………………………..
6
8. Fiber Optics …………………………………………..
7
9. Training ………………………………………………
7
10. Sales & Service ………………………………………
7
11. MIL-SAT Contact Information ………………………
8
12. Antenna List Price ……………………………………
8
13. DTS Options Price ……………………………………
8
14. Who Qualifies for DTS Service ……………………… 9
15. DTS Decoders ………………………………………… 9
16. DTS Point of Contact ………………………………… 9
17. Antenna Warranty ……………………………………. 10
18. Spare Parts Warranty …………………………………. 11
19. Shipping ………………………………………………. 12
20. Parts List ………………………………………………. 13
21. AFRTS Satellite Information ………………………….. 14
a. AFRTS SatNet Service ……………………….. 14
b. Direct To Sailor (DTS) Service ………………. 16
c. Domestic Satellite Hops ………………………. 17
22. Cable Requirements …………………………………… 18
23. Interchangeable LNB Options ………………………… 19
a. C-Band LNBs …………………………………. 19
b. US Circular LNB ……………………………… 19
c. DLA Circular LNB ……………………………. 19
d. European Quad Universal Linear LNB ……….. 20
24. Antenna Mounting ……………………………………. 20
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DTS Antenna System
MS6011- 4- DTS
Purpose
The MS6011- 4- DTS antenna system is designed to receive Global DTS satellite
broadcasts provided by American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) on CBand and regional commercial broadcasts on Ku-Band, including DirecTV and AFRTS
SatNet. The antenna has been tested and certified as fully compliant with DTS (C and
Ku band) network by Defense Media Activity (DMA) and U.S. Navy Chief of Information
(CHINFO).
MS6011- 4- DTS Antenna
Description
Direct to Sailor (DTS) stabilized maritime antenna system, Model MS6011- 4- DTS,
utilizes Quadrature Offset Reflector (QOR) technology supporting high efficiency dual
reflectors tuned for each of the two operational bands C and Ku. The system includes
two high efficiency back fire circular/linear orthogonal antenna systems utilizing a
common suite of electronics on the same stabilized pedestal and a single Digital
Antenna Control unit (DAC). Built on the SeaTel high shock 6011 VSAT platform, the
antenna is rated at US Navy Class B shock.
The MS6011-4 DTS antenna system is effectively two separate antennas in one
radome. This unique design significantly reduces the total cost of owning and
installing two separate systems, while maximizing limited deck space.
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DTS / SatNet Coverage Map
Coverage area may change without notice
DTS C Band coverage map
SatNet C/Ku-Band coverage map
Additional DTS/AFN information can be found at www.mil-sat.com/dts
DTS program channel list http://myafn.dodmedia.osd.mil/ScheduleXls.aspx
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Antenna Specifications
Type:
Stabilization:
Stab Accuracy:
Three-axis (Level, Cross Level, AZ)
Torque Mode Servo
0.1 degrees RMS, 0.2 degrees MAX in presence of specified ship
motions (see below).
Azimuth Motor:
Size 23 Brushless DC Servo w/ Encoder
Level Motor:
Size 23 Brushless DC Servo w/ Brake
Cross Level Motor: Size 23 Brushless DC Servo w/ Brake
Inertial Reference: 3 Solid State Rate Sensors
Gravity Reference: 3 axis solid state accelerometer
AZ transducer:
256 line optical encoder / home switch
Range of Motion:
Elevation
Cross Level
Azimuth
Reflector A C-Band
Reflector B Ku-Band
-15 to +115 degrees
-20 to +95 degrees
(Inclined 30 degrees) +/- 35 degrees
Unlimited
Elevation Pointing:
5 deg Roll
20 deg Roll
25 deg Roll
Reflector A C-Band
+0 to +90 degrees
+5 to +90 degrees
+10 to +90 degrees
Reflector B Ku-Band
0 to +90 degrees
0 to +75 degrees
0 to +70 degrees
Maximum Ship Motions Roll: +/-25 degrees at 8 sec periods
Pitch: +/-15 degrees at 6 sec periods
Yaw: +/-8 degrees at 15 sec periods
Turning rate: Unlimited
Headway: Up to 50 knots
Heave / Surge / Sway 0.5G
Specified Ship Motions (for stabilization accuracy tests):
Roll +/- 20 degrees at 8 sec period
Pitch 10 degrees FIXED
AZ Relative 0, 45, & 90 degrees with respect to roll input
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Radome:
Type
Material
Frequency Tuned
Composite foam/laminate
Size
Diameter: 201.59cm (79.37 inch)
Height: 200.99cm (79.13 inch)
Hatch size 18" x 28"
Installed weight 261.1 kg (575 lbs.) does not include antenna mast.
RF Specifications
Antenna Main beam gain (dBi)
1.5 m C band = 34 dBi @ 4.0 GHz
1.0m Ku band = 40.75 dBi at 12.25 GHz
Antenna Side lobe gain (dBi)
1.5m C band = 12.5 dBi @ 4.0 GHz
1.0m Ku band = 12.0 dBi @ 12.25
GHz Antenna Back lobe gain (dBi)
1.5m C band = -21 dBi
1.0m Ku band = -20 dBi
Antenna 3dB Beamwidth (degrees) for Azimuth and Elevation
1.5m C band = 3.5 degrees
1.0m Ku band = 1.7 degrees.
The antennas are axis symmetric, AZ & EL beam widths are equal.
Receiver Sensitivity = -90 to - 30 dBm, approximately 30 counts per dB
Receiver Bandwidth = 3 dB bandwidth: 350 KHz
Receiver Spurious Response = 20 dB below center frequency response (1%)
Receiver Image Response = N/A Zero IF design with no images
Receiver Burnout Threshold = >+30 dBM will not damage receiver
Receiver Selectivity = N/A Receiver does not demodulate the carrier simply measures the
power level within the 3 dB bandwidth
RF Filter Characteristics = Single pole, based band IF filter with 6 dB per octave roll off from
the 3 dB point defined as Bandwidth/2
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Antenna Control Unit
Antenna control unit (ACU) is included with antenna system, model DAC-2202.
The DAC-2202 is IP enabled for remote operation and diagnostics. The ACU directly
supports Navy 5 Wire servo/synchro heading reference input or NMEA heading. All
software is included. 19” rack mount 1U chassis.
Gyro Interface
The Ships Gyro Compass connection provides true heading (heading of the ship relative to
true North) input to the system. This allows the ACU to target the antenna to a “true”
Azimuth position to acquire any desired satellite.
The antenna will operate in a casualty mode If there is NO Gyro Compass available. Set
the ACU GYRO TYPE parameter to 0000, the SWEEP INC parameter to 0047 and SAT
REF (Satellite Reference Mode) MUST be turned ON. This combination of settings will
cause “No Gyro” Search pattern to be used to find the desired satellite.
Supported Heading references
Gyro Type
Description
362
360:1 Synchro with S/D Converter
90
90:1 Synchro with S/D Converter
36
36:1 Synchro with S/D Converter
2
Step-By-Step gyro or NMEA gyro
1
1:1 Synchro with S/D Converter
0
No Gyro linear AZ Search Mode (No Heading input available)
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Fiber Optics
The antenna system is delivered configured for coaxial cable installation. FiberTAC -4
(optional) military grade fiber optics system is available for extended cable runs. Fiber
Optics equipment may be substituted with Dealer COTS or alternate GFE solution.
Installation recommendations include use of fiber optics if antenna IF cable lengths are in
excess of 150 feet. Fiber optic cable should be Single Mode with a minimum of 8 core (2
spare).
Training
Factory Certificate Training on the MS6011-4-DTS antenna system is provided by INTECH
Marine Services, LLC, located in Chesapeake VA.
Training Contact informationKevin Manuel
Intech Marine Services
(757) 549-1143
[email protected]
Sales & Service
The MS6011-4-DTS antenna is sold and serviced only through SeaTel Factory Certified prequalified DTS Dealers. Contact MIL-SAT for list of qualifying Dealers to provide sales,
installation and technical services.
MIL-SAT is the factory designated wholesale distributor for the MS6011-4-DTS, and is also
responsible for the management and coordination of interim DTS ILS and ISEA support
activities. Contact MIL-SAT for access to installation and technical manuals.
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MIL-SAT Contact information.
Primary POC -
Rob Lamphire
MIL-SAT Executive Vice President
(757) 294-9393
[email protected]
Alternate 1 POC -
Lynn Oldham
MIL-SAT Director of Operations
(757) 287-5363
[email protected]
Alternate 2 POC -
Don Richardson
MIL-SAT President
(954) 862-3613
[email protected]
Antenna List Price- $98,995.00
Price includes ADE antenna/radome and BDE antenna controller with software.
DTS Options PricePrices subject to change without notice
MS6011-4-DTS System Options
Qty
Part #
Description
MSRP
List Price
1
567853-5
FiberTAC - 4 Fiber Optics w/ M&C control channel
$25,499.00
1
2351543
Connector Kit Fiber Optic Cable Kit
Includes all Fiber, Power and Control connectors
w/ spare Fiber pins, Cable included
$7,500.00
1
543234
Commercial Ku LNB Kit supporting DirecTV (CONUS)
& DirecTV Latin (Caribbean) & AFN SpaceNet (Euro)
$600.00
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Who Qualifies for DTS Service?
DTS is restricted to Active Duty US military personnel only.
Private or commercial ships, including cruise ships, are not authorized to receive satellite DTS
TV services. Policy and procedural information on AFRTS activities can be found in
Department of Defense 5120.20-M, “Management of American Forces Radio and Television
Service”, JUN ’14. Official regulation can be downloaded at;
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/512020m.pdf
DTS Decoders
To activate your AFRTS decoder, go to the “MANAGE MY DECODER” link at www.myafn.net
Below Deck Equipment (BDE) & Satellite Decoders
BDE is not included with MS6011-4-DTS antenna.
U.S. Navy Chief of Information (CHINFO) is responsible for DTS broadcasts and provides DTS
BDE, conducts installation and ILS support of BDE to include DTS decoders, CCTV distribution
systems, DTS video processing gear, equipment racks and DTS data management systems.
As a cost savings option, CHINFO can provide just the DTS/SatNet satellite decoders (up to 6) at
no cost to ship. However, the ship will be responsible for providing and supporting all below
decks equipment. In either case, it is recommended to include CHINFO in the planning process
as ship make preparations to install DTS antenna and below deck equipment.
DTS Point of Contact
CHINFO
www.navy.mil/local/chinfo/
Rick Hofer
DTS Chief Engineer
[email protected]
Phone (619) 767-6700
Fax (619) 767-6721
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EUCOM/CENTCOM Contingency Support Element (CSE)
Craig McCarraher
[email protected]
Defense Media Activity
Sembach AB, Germany
Mobile: (+) 491731874784
Yokota AB, Japan
[email protected]
DSN (V) 315-225-7153
Comm 81-3117-55-7153
AFN Headquarters Plans and Operations SNCO
Email: [email protected]
DSN 733.6241
Comm 301.222.6241
Antenna Warranty
The MS6011-4-DTS will be supported by a TWO (2) YEAR, 100% Warranty on PARTS,
LABOR and Software.
The Limited Warranty is applicable to the complete antenna systems including all above
decks equipment (radome, pedestal, antenna and electronics), the Control Panel, DAC2202, Fiber Optics options and cables. MIL-SAT will reimburse authorized Service
Dealers for up to five (5) hours of labor per service call. This is inclusive of any hours
required for travel and must be supported by a service report that quantifies the labor
claimed. This will be reimbursed at the dealer customary labor rate, up to but not
exceeding the current MIL-SAT labor rate. All claims must be submitted on an official
invoice, in US dollars.
Additional labor claims may be considered on a case by case basis and must be agreed
in writing. MIL-SAT will not accept additional labor claims based on inferred precedent
from previous agreements. Claims for Labor reimbursement must be presented within
sixty days of completion of the work.
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The limited warranty policy provides support for the antenna system within close
proximity to the dealer premises, preapproved by MIL-SAT. Due to the nature of the
industry MIL-SAT cannot be held responsible for expense incurred in the process of
following a vessel. It is the responsibility of the dealer to put in place agreements with
the vessels where travel related expense must be reimbursed. Typically, the customer
is responsible for all travel expenses for warranty service outside dealer local area, per
instructions provided under JTR.
Spare Parts Warranty
The spare parts warranty is specifically to cover all parts used to repair or upgrade
antenna systems that have expired warranties. All Sea Tel parts are backed by a ONE
year warranty.
This warranty is applicable to Sea Tel manufactured parts only. Sea Tel Warranty Policy
at no time covers optional equipment not manufactured by Sea Tel, such as televisions,
satellite receivers, modems, routers, computers, RF equipment and accessories, etc.
This equipment has warranty coverage only to the degree and terms offered by the
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).
The Limited warranty is valid for the TERM from the date of installation on the vessel or
the TERM beginning with shipment from Sea Tel facilities plus 30 Days, whichever
occurs first. Original installation must be accomplished by or be conducted under the
supervision of an authorized Sea Tel or MIL-SAT dealer for the Limited Warranty to be
valid and in force.
All parts that are judged by the customer to be defective under the terms of the warranty
must be returned to MIL-SAT at customer expense. MIL-SAT will evaluate the defective
part and repair, replace or credit the part at MIL-SAT discretion. Parts will be returned to
the customer pre-paid and with the same shipping priority with which the part was
shipped to MIL-SAT, unless instructed otherwise.
Requests for expedited shipping will incur extra charges. Where defective parts are
credited, original shipping costs will be reimbursed. If original shipping costs for the
specific items cannot be identified, current shipping value for the part(s) will be
determined, based on current rates provided to the Sea Tel shipping dept. by our
appointed carriers. MIL-SAT will make its very best effort to evaluate, repair or replace
the defective part in an expedient manner. Invoices for parts utilized on warranty service
will not be accepted.
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Software related product improvements are not covered under the terms of the
warranty, it is required that customers ensure correct software versions are installed
prior to replacing parts. Parts found to only have incorrect software will not be accepted
as faulty.
Note: All products returned to MIL-SAT under the warranty program must be
accompanied by a MIL-SAT Service Call number, which is issued to the customer by
the MIL-SAT service dept. This should be clearly marked on the packaging. Parts
received without this Service call number may be rejected and returned to the dealer at
their cost.
Parts returned that have been described as faulty which are then found to be in a fully
functioning condition, may be returned to the dealer at their expense and be subject to a
minimum of a 1.5 Hr. testing fee at the current labor rate of $150 per hour.
Parts returned in a fully functioning condition for restocking will be subject to a 1.5 Hr.
testing fee, plus a restocking fee. MIL-SAT will evaluate the part and notify the customer
of the restocking fee which will typically be between 35% and 60% of the sales list price
value.
Shipping
Unless otherwise directed, Shipping Terms are FCA as per Incoterms 2010 (Concord,
California) – Free Carrier –– Title and risk pass to Buyer, including transportation and insurance,
when the Seller delivers goods cleared for export to the carrier.
Standard Lead Time- 6 weeks ARO
Please call for confirmation. All lead times are subject to change. Delivery dates are confirmed
upon receipt of order.
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Parts List
Replacement Parts price may change without notice
MS6011-4 DTS Parts List
Item
Part Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
135371
135346
134882
135350-2
136708
136613
134930
135338
135347
135342
135349
134938
129980
135352
135353
567853-5
135368-3
135370
135367
823230-2
135360
132497-1
132498-1
135361
135363
135547
135548
135365
135549-1
135549-2
135549-3
872345
130028-1
Part Description
2 CHANNEL ROTARY JOINT KIT
COAX SWITCH KIT, MK2,
GPS ANTENNA KIT, NAVMAN,
MODEM KIT, BASE, 400MHZ, 3CH RS 232
ELEVATION BELT KIT, FOR IDLER,
PCU ASSEMBLY KIT, MK2,
ELEVATION MOTOR / CROSS LEVEL MOTOR KIT, BRAKED,
PCU MOTHERBOARD PCB KIT
MDE KIT, MK2
MOTION PLATFORM PCB KIT
MODEM KIT, PEDESTAL PCB, 400MHZ, 3 CH RS 232
AZIMUTH MOTOR KIT, W/ENCODER
WIRE ROPE ISOLATOR KIT
CROSS LEVEL BELT KIT, FOR IDLER
AZIMUTH DRIVE CHAIN KIT
MS6011-4-DTS MIL-Spec Fiber Optics Quad (4) Channel w/ M&C
DAC-2202 KIT, SCPC, 9-PIN
DAC-2X02 MOTHERBOARD PCB KIT
L-BAND SCPC RECEIVER KIT
DTS Connector Kit Fiber, Power and Control connectors w/ spare Fiber pins
LNB KIT, INVERTO, LINEAR, QUAD KU
LNB KIT, BRAINWAVE TO INVERTO, XX04, 6003A/6004
LNB KIT, BRAINWAVE TO INVERTO, XX97, XX97A XX97B XX00, XX00B
LNB KIT, DUAL DBS
LNB KIT, DUAL DLA, WITH SPACER
LNB KIT, C-BAND, PLL, NORSAT 3130F, VSAT
LNB KIT, C-BAND, TVRO
LNB KIT, SWM QUAD LO, KU
LNB KIT, NJRC, 11.70 TO 12.20 GHZ, PLL, F
LNB KIT, NJRC, 12.25 TO 12.75 GHZ, PLL, F
LNB KIT, NJRC, 10.95 TO 11.70 GHZ, PLL, F
Master 6011 Spares kit
76" Tuned Radome Assy
Price
$2,895.00
$448.00
$209.00
$1,395.00
$29.00
$4,040.00
$510.00
$292.00
$692.00
$1,458.00
$302.00
$452.00
$1,375.00
$19.00
$146.00
$25,499.00
$5,195.00
$910.00
$625.00
$5,500.00
$266.00
$357.00
$357.00
$252.00
$291.20
$420.00
$350.00
$1,120.00
$420.00
$420.00
$420.00
$16,345.00
$10,295.00
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AFRTS Satellite Information
(excerpts from Appendix D v6, OCT 2015)
a. AFRTS SATNET Service
Intelsat IS-18 (C-band)
Location: 180 degrees East
Band: C
Transponder Antenna polarization: Right Hand Circular Polarization (RHCP)
Receiver Setting Polarization: “H-fixed” for model 9234 consumer-grade decoders or “H”
for commercial-grade decoders.
C Band Downlink Frequency: 3.75325 GHz
Transponder: NH1C
L-Band: 1397 MHz (LO freq. 5150 MHz).
Symbol Rate: 28.0000 MS/s
FEC Rate: ¾
EIRP: 42.9 dBW
Network ID: 19
Koreasat 5 (Ku-band)
Location: 113 degrees East
Band: Ku
Transponder Antenna polarization: Vertical Polarization
Receiver Setting Polarization: “V-fixed” for model 9234 consumer-grade decoders or “V”
for commercial-grade decoders with dual-band LNBs
Ku Band Downlink Frequency: 12.590 GHz
L-Band: 1.990 GHz* (LO Freq. 10.6 GHz)
Symbol Rate: 28.0000 MS/s
FEC Rate: ¾
EIRP: 53.61 dBW center pattern
Network ID: 18
INTELSAT 10-02 (Atlantic Ocean Region – Atlantic hop to Europe)
Location: 359 degrees East (1 degree West)
Band: C
Transponder Antenna Polarization: RHCP
Receiver Setting Polarization: “H-fixed” for model 9234 consumer-grade decoders or “V”
for commercial-grade decoders with dual-band LNBs
C-Band Frequency: 4.1750 GHz
Transponder: 38
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L-Band frequency: 975 MHz (LO freq. 5150 MHz)
Symbol rate: 28.0000 MS/s
FEC rate: ¾EIRP: 32 dBW
Network ID: 3
Galaxy G-16 (United States/Central America/Caribbean)
Location: 99 degrees West
Band: C
C-band frequency: 3.900 GHz
Transponder: 10
Transponder Antenna Polarization: Vertical Polarization
Receiver Setting Polarization: “V-fixed” for model 9234 consumer-grade decoders or “V” for
commercial-grade decoders with dual-band LNBs
frequency: 1250 MHz (LO freq. 5150 MHz)
Symbol rate: 28.0000 MS/s
FEC rate: ¾
EIRP: 43 dBW
Network ID: 11
Eurobird 9A/B (Europe, North Africa, greater part Middle East)
Location: 9 degrees East
Band: Ku
Transponder Antenna Polarization: Vertical Polarization
Transponder: 52 and 54
Receiver Setting Polarization: “V-fixed” for model 9234 consumer-grade decoders or “V”
for commercial-grade decoders with dual-band LNBs based on transponder settings.
Ku Band Downlink Frequency: 11.76584 GHz (52), 11.8042 GHz (54)
L-Band/LO frequency: 1166 MHz (52)*; 1204.2 MHz (54)* (LO freq. 10.6 GHz))
Symbol rate: 27.5000 MS/s
FEC rate: ¾
EIRP: 51.0 dBW
Network ID: 158 (52 and 54) NOTE: Transponder 52 is MPEG-4
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b. Direct To Sailor (DTS) Service
INTELSAT 18 (Pacific Ocean)
Location: 180 degrees East
Band: C
Transponder number: G23C
Transponder Antenna Polarization: LHCP
Receiver Setting Polarization: “H-fixed”
C-Band frequency: 4.1735 GHz
L-Band frequency: 976.5 MHz (LO freq. 5150 MHz)
Symbol Rate: 3.6800 MS/s
FEC rate: 2/3
EIRP: 29.0 dBW
Network ID: 5
INTELSAT 906 (Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf)
Location: 64 degrees East
Band: C
Transponder number: 86
Transponder Antenna Polarization: LHCP
Receiver Setting Polarization: “H-fixed”
C-Band frequency: 4093.5 MHz
L-Band frequency: 1056.5 MHz (Beacon: 1202.5 MHz)
Symbol Rate: 3.6800 MS/s
FEC Rate: 2/3
EIRP: 31.0 dBW (Beam edge)
Network ID: 7
Intelsat IS-903 (Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea)
Location: 34.5 degrees West
Band: C
Transponder number: 87
Transponder Antenna Polarization: LHCP
Receiver Setting Polarization: “H-fixed”
C-Band frequency: 4126 MHz
L-Band frequency: 1024 MHz (LO freq. 5150 MHz)
Symbol Rate: 3.6800 MS/s
FEC Rate: 2/3
EIRP: 42.9 dBW
Network ID: 16
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c. Domestic satellite hops.
Galaxy G-16 DTS Domestic AOR Hop
Location: 99 degrees West
Band: C
Transponder number: 12
Transponder Polarity: Vertical Polarity
Receiver Setting Polarization: V
C-Band frequency: 3.9245 GHz
L-Band frequency: 1225.5 MHz (LO freq. 5150 MHz)
Network ID: 13
Galaxy G-16 DTS Domestic POR Hop
Location: 99 degrees West
Band: C
Transponder number: 12
Transponder Polarity: Vertical Polarity
Receiver Setting Polarization: V
C-Band frequency: 3.9295 GHz
L-Band frequency: 1220.5 MHz (LO freq. 5150 MHz)
Network ID: 12
Coverage maps can be located on line at: http://www.satbeams.com/footprints?beam=5502
note on LNB frequencies: all C-band LNB’s have a local oscillator (L.O.) frequency of 5.150 GHz but Kuband LNB’s may come in many different frequencies typically 9.750 to 12.75 GHz and may be switched using voltage and
22Khz tone. This figure is typically printed on a label on the side of the LNB. This means that if you’re attempting to watch a
Ku-band service you need to set the decoder’s frequency using a bit of simple math. The formula to set the Ku-Low/Single
L.O. frequency on the AFRTS decoder is the downlink frequency minus the L.O. frequency. As an example the downlink
frequency for the NSS-6satellite serving the Japan and Korea Direct-to-Home service area is 12.647 GHz. An LNB with a
local oscillator frequency of 10.600 GHz would give a Ku Low/Single L.O. frequency of 2647 MHz (2.647 GHz) by working
the math problem 12.6470 – 10.600 = 2.047. The Ku-band satellites serving the European service area is Eurobird 9with a
downlink frequency of 12.341240 GHz. Connecting an LNB with a local oscillator frequency of 10.6 GHz would result in a
receiver frequency of 1741.24 MHz (12.34124 – 10.6 = 1.74124 GHz which is 1741.24 MHz).
* Important
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Cable Requirements
Antenna Radome
Power (x1)
IF Coax 150’ Max (x4)
Part #
LS3SJ-14
Times Microwave LMR-400-LLPL
IF SM Fiber Optic (optional) (x1)
M85045/17-02N
Antenna Control Unit ACU
Power (x1)
NEMA Gyro (x1)
Part #
LS3SJ-14
Belden 82761 877U500
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Interchangeable LNB Options
The MS6011-4 antenna can be easily fitted with a variety of LNB assemblies. The feed is
capable of receiving linear or circular polarization however the LNB must match the satellite
programming type desired. Below are the LNBs which may be used with this system. Antenna
will ship with European Quad Universal Linear LNB Ku Band LNB and Global C Band LNB
installed unless specified at time of order. To cover global Ku A global LNB
a. C-Band LNBs
Sea Tel Part Number 135548
Receive Frequency: 3.625-4.2 GHz
IF Frequency: 950-1450 MHz
LO Frequency: 5.15 GHz
Noise Figure 25 deg C, typical
Compatible with Global DTS
b. US Circular LNB
Sea Tel Part Number: 127444-1
Type: Dual output
RF Frequencies: 12.2 - 12.7 GHz
IF Frequency: 950 - 1450 MHz
LO Frequency: 11.250 GHz
Noise Figure: 1.1 dB max.
Polarization modes: LHCP or RHCP circular
Polarization control: 18VDC (LHCP) or 13VDC (RHCP) voltage switched
Compatible with US DirecTV, Dish
c. DLA Circular LNB
Sea Tel Part Number: 115075-2
Type: Dual output
RF Frequencies: 11.45 - 12.2 GHz
IF Frequency: 950 - 1700 MHz
LO Frequency: 10.5 GHz
Noise Figure: 1.1 dB max.
Polarization modes: LHCP or RHCP circular
Polarization control: 18VDC (LHCP) or 13VDC (RHCP) voltage switched
Compatible with DirecTV Latin (Caribbean)
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d. European Quad Universal Linear LNB (default)
Sea Tel Part Number: 132463
Type: Quad output
Low Band
RF Frequencies:
10.7 - 11.7 GHz
IF Frequencies:
950 - 1950 MHz
LO Frequencies:
9.75 GHz
High Band
11.7 - 12.75 GHz
1100 - 2150 MHz
10.6 GHz
Noise Figure: 0.2 dB typical (0.7dB Max)
Polarization modes: 2 Horiz., 2 Vert. Outputs
Band Selection: 2 Hi, 2 Lo band outputs
Compatible with AFRTS SatNet
Antenna Mounting
The antenna pedestal is shipped completely assembled in its radome.
Cable Passage - The radome base is designed with a bottom center cable passage and
Roxtec® Multidiameter® blocks for cable strain relief. The recommended cable passage is
through the bottom center of the radome base, down through the ADE mounting stanchion,
through the deck and into the interior of the ship. A cable strain relief kit is provided with the
system, if off-center cable entry is required as an alternative cable route.