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Figure C-2. SATCOM Programming Menu<br />

3. Dedicated <strong>UHF</strong> SATCOM Operational Steps<br />

a. To operate in dedicated <strong>UHF</strong> SATCOM mode, connect a medium or high gain<br />

SATCOM antenna to VHF-HI/<strong>UHF</strong> J8 antenna connector with a coax cable. Analyze<br />

terrain in planned areas of operation for satellite look-angle access. Verify the<br />

SATCOM antenna is correctly oriented using a magnetic <strong>com</strong>pass to point the antenna<br />

on the proper horizontal azimuth to the satellite. Make an approximate antenna vertical<br />

elevation adjustment. Pointing graphs and look-angle calculation software may assist<br />

in this task. Azimuths from these graphs are not adjusted for local magnetic<br />

declination. Table C-5 contains <strong>UHF</strong> satellite positions. To check SATCOM antenna<br />

C-5

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