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fitted pointing parameters yield an absolute pointing accuracy better
than  (r.m.s.). We also try to keep the receivers as closely
aligned as possible (to about
 (r.m.s.). We also try to keep the receivers as closely
aligned as possible (to about  , however, alignment can be lost
occasionally). Checking the pointing, focus, and receiver alignment is the
responsibility of the observers (use a planet for alignment checks).
Note that 230 G2 and 230 G1 have foci differing by 0.4 mm.
Using both receivers, you should carefully monitor the focus and
choose a compromise value.  Not doing so may result in broadened beams
(e.g. HPW
, however, alignment can be lost
occasionally). Checking the pointing, focus, and receiver alignment is the
responsibility of the observers (use a planet for alignment checks).
Note that 230 G2 and 230 G1 have foci differing by 0.4 mm.
Using both receivers, you should carefully monitor the focus and
choose a compromise value.  Not doing so may result in broadened beams
(e.g. HPW  and non-gaussian beams on one receiver [1]).
 and non-gaussian beams on one receiver [1]).