How to Test an RSL Microwave Antenna
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The amount of power any microwave antenna receives is called the RSL.antenna image by Irina Kodentseva from Fotolia.com
Disconnect the cable from the antenna to the receiver. - 2
Look for the RSL of your satellite dish in the setup instructions for your system.satellite dish image by steveinnz from Fotolia.com
Connect the antenna cable to the power meter. Read the RSL on the power meter. - 3). Compare the RSL to the data on the microwave path calculation sheet. The reading should be within the tolerances specified on the data sheet.
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