Removing the Antenna Rotary Joint

Before you can remove the antenna rotary joint, you must remove the the magnetron (Removing the Magnetron), the LNC and the circulator/waveguide assembly (Removing the LNC and the Circulator).

  1. Using a 6 mm hex wrench, remove the screw and washer securing the antenna rotary joint to the pedestal housing.
    NOTICE

    If you have not removed the electronics box from the housing, take care to avoid dropping the screw or washer on top of the electronics box, which could damage the motor control board.

  2. Pull the antenna rotary joint up and out of the housing.
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November 2025