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Abstract

A collapsible, steerable antenna system 10 is configured for rapid deployment that is highly accurate and sophisticated, yet easy to assemble. The antenna system 10 includes a pod mount assembly 20, a steering head controller assembly 40, a back frame 60, a dish assembly 100, a feed leg assembly 120, a horn mount assembly 160, and a horn assembly 180. The pod mount assembly 20 includes a plurality of ground engaging pod legs and a telescopic shaft which lifts and supports the controller assembly 40. The controller assembly 40 selectively engages with the back frame 60 and aligns the dish assembly 100 via the back frame 60. The back frame 60 engages and supports the dish assembly 100 to help minimize parametric distortion of the dish assembly 100. The dish assembly 100 includes a plurality of wedge-shaped pieces which connect to form the dish assembly. The feed leg assembly 120 includes a main feed leg and side feed legs. The horn mount assembly 160 connects the horn assembly 180 to the main feed leg. The horn assembly 180 directs the transmission signal towards the dish assembly 100 when sending a signal.

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