Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Including antenna orientation
Patent
1996-09-26
1998-06-02
Tarcza, Thomas H.
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Including antenna orientation
343757, 343760, H01Q 300
Patent
active
057607397
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for aiming a satellite dish includes an adjustable gnomon. The adjustable gnomon is calibrated. Using setting information generated by computer softwvare, a user sets the gnomon according to the calibration numbers returned by the computer software. The user then lock the setting into place. After locking the gnomon into position, the user employs the gnomon to aim a satellite dish or other directional antenna. Aiming the antenna requires aligning the antenna such that a shadow cast by the gnomon substantially coincides with a predetermined target.
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Phan Dao L.
Tarcza Thomas H.
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