Method and apparatus for aiming a directional antenna
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1. A method for aiming a mounted directional antenna having a predetermined target to an associated transmitter or receiver, comprising the steps of:
- a) obtaining setting information for an adjustable gnomon;
b) adjusting said adjustable gnomon according to said setting information; and
c) aligning the mounted antenna such that a shadow substantially coincides with the predetermined target to thereby aim the antenna.
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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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1. A method for aiming a mounted directional antenna having a predetermined target to an associated transmitter or receiver, comprising the steps of:
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a) obtaining setting information for an adjustable gnomon; b) adjusting said adjustable gnomon according to said setting information; and c) aligning the mounted antenna such that a shadow substantially coincides with the predetermined target to thereby aim the antenna. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus for aiming a directional antenna based on adjustable gnomon setting information, comprising:
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a gnomon having calibration marks; and adjusting means for adjusting said gnomon according to said setting information using said calibration marks. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A directional antenna having a predetermined target located thereon, comprising:
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an adjustable gnomon for aiming the directional antenna to a transmitter or receiver, one or more calibration marks located on said adjustable gnomon that indicate calibration settings for adjusting said adjustable gnomon to aim the directional antenna toward an associated transmitter or receiver; and aligning means for aligning said directional antenna such that a shadow cast by said adjustable gnomon substantially coincides with the predetermined target to thereby aim the directional antenna. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A directional antenna system for aiming a directional antenna toward an associated transmitter or receiver, comprising:
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a directional antenna, having a predetermined target located thereon; an adjustable gnomon for aiming said directional antenna to the transmitter or receiver; one or more calibration marks located on said adjustable gnomon that indicate calibration settings for adjusting said adjustable gnomon to aim the directional antenna toward an associated transmitter or receiver; and aligning means for aligning said directional antenna such that a shadow cast by said adjustable gnomon substantially coincides with the predetermined target to thereby aim the directional antenna. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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