DBS Tracking System Comparison Chart

 

MARINE-SAT AzTrax

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Construction

 

 

Full marine grade materials, external components sealed and intended for long term exposure to the marine environment, fully tinned and stranded cabling

Yes

 

Installation

 

 

Complete package includes deck mounting bracket, with suction cups for easy installation and removal. Optional rail mounts, stanchion mount bracket and rod-holder mount available

Yes

 

Tools required for normal installation

Phillips screwdriver

 

Installation time

Minutes

 

Performance Parameters

 

 

Tracking Speed

Up to 8 degrees/second

 

Variable Tracking Sensitivity

Yes

 

Drive Mechanism

Backlash free Belt-drive

 

Auto unwrap feature / range of rotation

Selectable with 380 degrees rotation

 

Tracking ability (error)

Less than 1 degree RMS

 

Antenna Included

Yes

 

Typical Antenna Beamwidth

Greater then +/-5 degrees

 

User Interface

 

 

System Control via included IR remote (or programming of user's DBS remote)

Yes

 

System Display: Tracking angle, sensitivity settings on large LED display

Yes

 

Setup stored at power off

Yes

 

Support requirements

 

 

Power consumption (at 12Vdc)

1A

 

AC power available

Yes

 

Deck footprint

10" by 11"

 

Height (with antenna)

26"

 

Weight

15 lbs including antenna

 

System Pricing

 

 

 

$1195 with Dual LNB MARINE-SAT Antenna

 

Options

 

 

Rail Mount Bracket

$50

 

Rod Holder Mount

AC Power Transformer (in addition to DC)

Signal Strength Power Meter

$60

$30

$50