Unboxing the NEW Kymeta u8 GEO terminal

AKD Sat-Comm is pleased to show the exciting unboxing of a new Kymeta u8 terminal and power on for the first time

[YinkaPedro-gqjt]

The tilting of the antenna, First antenna was lifted up to to have a clear view, which increased the C/N. Secondly, for antenna which would be installed within the tropics especially in Africa (equator) would it tilt itself in Azimuth (Az) or Elevation (El) to get the best signal. Thank you

[bigtimwilliams]

Hi there….the Kymeta antenna steers electronically. You see nothing move because it’s all electronic.

[chasj]

Nice video of your un-boxing experience....Thank You for sharing!
I'm curious how you overcame the issue of then connecting to 12VDC battery-sourced power (undoubtedly having to remove the shroud to change out the power harness that comes out the back). Which is not conducive to switching between AC mains and battery power sources, whilst the terminal is mounted on a vehicle (without some 'factory unauthorized Field Modifications' : )
But again -- nice video and glad you showed the terminal track the satellite while moving the antenna (in AZ and in EL -- displaying the gain in Rx SNR when tipped more broadside to the satellite). Well Fun with it :)

[janetbailey]

Would it be possible to do a video on this where you do a speed test? very interested in how fast these are