Kathrein BAS 60 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 14

According to the § 19/2 StVZO, the unit does not need to be registered in the logbook, if the antenna system
mounted on a vehicle is higher than 2 m, it does not jut out over the vehicle's bodywork and the total height of the
vehicle with the lowered antenna (parking position) does not exceed 4 m.
3. Important information regarding the utilisation
• In the following it is mentioned what will entail the loss of the
guarantee of the liability claim on the manufacturer:
- incorrect mounting.
mechanical stability of the antenna system cannot be gua-
ranteed.
- improper use of the planar antenna (e.g. used for storage).
will endanger the mechanical or functional safety.
- forced opening of the antenna (can produce function failu-
res).
- using cleaning agents containing acetone, celluse thinner,
benzene, etc.
- disregard of the additional notes mentioned in this manual.
Attention!
• The antenna must be lowered to the horizontal position (parking position) before you start the journey. This re-
quires to lower the jointed mast to the stop position (The joint of the mast then rests on the sealing collar of the
mast). To keep this requirement in mind, place the sticker found on page 1 next to the ignition lock.
• Taking into consideration that the antenna is constantly subject to vibration when the vehicle is on the move, it is
• The max. admissible speed with the planar antenna is 130 km/h.
(theft-proof). Important information concerning the use of the antenna is presented on the following pages.
The instructions must be strictly followed.
4. Reception area/Footprints
The term ‚footprint' means the reception area on earth which is covered with signals by the spot of a satellite. The
transmitting power is best in the centre of the spot, and turns weaker towards the margin of the footprint. You will
The satellites beams down the various channel-packages in different footprints. In the main reception area (inner
received in the margin of a footprint (outer line), however, in differing quality.