Patent ID: 6166700
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
A method for positioning a satellite antenna in relation to a satellite in a satellite communication system, comprising the steps of:providing a satellite antenna having a feed positioner mechanism for adjusting the position of a feed device, such that said feed device being selectively movably between a beam focus position and a beam defocus position for a narrow beamwidth signal;defocusing a beam of the satellite antenna where the feed device is in the beam defocus position;directing the satellite antenna towards the satellite such that a signal from the satellite is received by the satellite antenna, said step of directing the satellite antenna including establishing an azimuth angle and an elevation angle of the satellite antenna so that the antenna is directed towards the satellite; andfocusing the beam of the satellite antenna by moving the feed device from the defocus position to the beam focus position for the narrow beamwidth signal, thereby positioning the satellite antenna to receive a signal from the satellite.