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Recommended spacing between Radomes

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  1. Johngb24560, Oct 22, 2013
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    We are upgrading the TVRO and Vsat systems on a 40 metre yacht and consequently remodeling the mast to accommodate the larger radomes. am getting conflicting information to the recommended spacing between domes. One expert tells m 3 metres minimum and another 1.2 metres minimum. I do not want to have interference between the units but 3 metres seems excessive. Is there a rule of thumb that applies to the spacing?
  2. Capt J, Oct 22, 2013
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    Have you spoken to the manufacturer of the domes? They would know best
  3. Johngb24560, Oct 22, 2013
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    Radome Spacing

    I have contacted the manufacturer and they have recommended the 3 metre spacing between the radomes. With e dome diameter the centres ill be 4.2 metres. I am yet to see a megayacht anywhere with domes set at that spacing. This is why I am after opinions from those in the industry.
  4. olderboater, Oct 22, 2013
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    I guess my question would be is there something that prevents you or makes you not want to meet their recommendation? Is it a width issue or something in the way? Maybe it's excessive or not necessary or maybe it just reduces a 2% probability of interference to 0.002%. You might discuss it further with them to understand why they're saying so far apart.
  5. K1W1, Oct 23, 2013
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    I guess you have not seen many mega yachts then.

    Aren't the suppliers in the industry?
  6. NYCAP123, Oct 23, 2013
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    Ditto that. If you go against the manufacturer's recommendations who are you going to go back to if there is a problem? Even if spacing isn't the cause for a problem it'll be cited until proven (by you) otherwise.