Patent ID: 6172647
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: E04D,H01Q

Abstract:
An antenna reflector assembly, comprising:a reflector having a reflecting surface;an electrical heater configured for heating said reflecting surface;an ambient condition sensor configured for sensing at least one of an ambient temperature and an ambient moisture associated with an ambient environment and applying electrical power to said heater dependent upon said at least one of an ambient temperature and an ambient moisture; anda test device configured for being connected to a source of electrical power, said test device including:a circuit breaker configured for cutting off an input current to said test device when said input current exceeds a predetermined threshold current;a ground fault circuit interrupter configured for detecting a ground fault condition and cutting off an electrical current associated with said ground fault condition;a current indicator configured for sensing a current through said heater and providing an indication thereof; andat least one voltage indicator configured for sensing a voltage and providing an indication thereof.