The motorized antenna system of claim 1, wherein the control system operates to automatically position the antenna to acquire a signal upon powering on the motorized antenna system.

A motorized antenna system, comprising: a generally rigid enclosure defining a volume and configured to enable both manual transportability of the motorized antenna system and automated operation of the motorized antenna system without a change in the volume of the enclosure or deployment of the motorized antenna system, the enclosure having disposed within the volume of the enclosure an antenna and a motorized drive system configured to selectively adjust a position of the antenna, wherein the motorized antenna system weighs less than 20 pounds. view more

The motorized antenna system of claim 19, further comprising a handle disposed on the enclosure configured to allow manual carrying of the satellite antenna system with one hand.

The motorized antenna system of claim 19, wherein the antenna comprises: a satellite dish; a feedhorn configured to collect incoming signals concentrated by the satellite dish; and a low noise block converter located behind the satellite dish and configured to receive incoming signals from the feedhorn, amplify and convert the incoming signals to received signals. view more

The motorized antenna system of claim 19 further comprising one or more feet protruding generally downwardly from the enclosure.

The motorized antenna system of claim 23, wherein the feet are configured to attach the motorized antenna system to a mounting bracket.

The motorized antenna system of claim 19, wherein the motorized antenna system weighs less than 15 pounds.

The satellite antenna system of claim 8, wherein the satellite antenna system weighs less than 20 pounds.