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Follow these steps to connect the data, power, 
and RF cables to the antenna.

a. First determine the number of RF coax cables 

required for your particular installation (see 

Figure 12). (See Figure 13 to determine the 

type of cable required.)

b. Route the data, power, and RF cables 

belowdecks through the 3" (80 mm) cable 

access hole. Leave an adequate service loop, 

approximately 8" (20 cm) of slack, in the 

cables for easy serviceability. Later, you will 

connect the data and power cables to the 

switchplate and the RF cable(s) to the 

receiver(s).

c. Connect the data cable to the “Data” jack on 

the bottom of the antenna (see Figure 14). 

Hand-tighten until the connector locks in 

place; do not use excessive force. 

d. Connect the power cable to the “Power” jack 

on the bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten 

until the connector locks in place; do not use 

excessive force.

e. Connect the RF coax cable(s) to the antenna. 

If you need to connect just one RF cable, 

connect the cable to the “RF1” jack on the 

bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten, then 

tighten with a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn to 

ensure an electrical and weather-proof 

connection. Connect any additional RF coax 

cables to the antenna’s RF2, RF3, and RF4 

jacks, in that order.

Figure 12:  Number of RF Coax Cables Required

* Multiswitch required for 3 or more receivers. 

** Multiswitch required for 5 or more receivers.

See Appendix A on page 21 for details.

System with Dual LNB
1 receiver

1

2 or more receivers

2*

System with Quad LNB (Europe Only)
1 receiver

1

2 receivers

2

3 receivers

3

4 or more receivers

4**

Figure 13:  RF Cable Guidelines

<= 75 ft (23 m)

RG-6

> 75 ft (23 m)

RG-11

Figure 14:  Connectors on Bottom of Antenna

Wire the Antenna

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