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Audiovox TERK XM4 Owner's Manual

Long-haul truck and rv satellite radio antenna

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O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
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XM4
LONG-HAUL TRUCK AND RV SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA

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Summary of Contents for Audiovox TERK XM4

  • Page 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L READ THIS FIRST! LONG-HAUL TRUCK AND RV SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts For TERK XM4 Truck Satellite Radio Antenna ....... . .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    XM4-Truck Satellite Radio Antenna Introduction This antenna is designed for long haul trucks that employ single arm XM Satellite Radio applications. There are several methods of clamping this antenna to the long haul truck; Mirror Mounting, Air Dam Shield Mounting, Flap Mounting to the trucks cab and any flat surface accommodating the U-Bracket clamp style mounting.
  • Page 4: Applications

    Applications The TERK XM4-Truck Satellite Radio Antenna is designed with multiple install options. When using the mirror mount bracket it can be installed on the driver side or passenger side rear view mirror of a truck or RV as shown in Figure 1. When using the included U-bracket the antenna can be mounted on the truck’s air dam shield, flap, or any flat surface that accommodates the U-bracket...
  • Page 5: Parts For Terk Xm4 Truck Satellite Radio Antenna

    Packaging Contents The following items are contained within the packaging for the XM Truck Antenna: (1) Antenna Assembly (1) Mirror Mount Clamp A (1) Mirror Mount Clamp B (4) M6XP1.0 Hex Screws (4) M6 Washers (4) M6 Lock Washers (4) M6XP1.0 Hex Nuts (1) 3/4 Ext.
  • Page 6: Installation Precautions And Tips

    Installation Installation Tips • The cable length as supplied is part of the electrical circuit of the antenna. DO NOT ALTER THE CABLE LENGTH. The cable must not be cut, spliced or altered in any manner, as satellite receiver reception will be adversely affected. Excess cable may be stored where it will not be damaged. •...
  • Page 7 Mirror Mount Installation NOTE: The mounts supplied may not fit on all model year and make truck mirrors. If your rig does not have the chrome pipe type mirror bars you will need to use the Air Dam Shield mounting method or flat surface mounting method.
  • Page 8 Mirror Mount Installation Continued 12. Take the cable connector (180 degree connector) not the Right-Angle SMB Connector and hand tighten over the connector on the bottom side of the Antenna Assembly. See Figure 6. 13. Using the 5/16” open-end wrench, tighten the cable connector on the Antenna Assembly connector.
  • Page 9 Air Dam Shield Mount Installation NOTE: The mounts supplied may not fit on all model year and make truck mirrors. If your rig does not have the chrome pipe type mirror bars you will need to use the Air Dam Shield mounting method or flat surface mounting method.
  • Page 10 Air Dam Shield Mount Installation Continued 10. Install antenna to Air Dam Shield of truck, See Figure 8. 11. Loosen two screws and two hex nuts in U-Bracket assembly. Note: Installation on tubular sur- face is NOT recommended. Insert Air Dam Shield edge between the U-Bracket Assembly and Clamp feet.
  • Page 11 Troubleshooting Symptom XM radio displays “Antenna” or “Check Antenna” message XM radio displays “No Signal” message Other symptoms XM4-Truck Satellite Radio Antenna Solutions • Check antenna connections to the XM receiver. • Vehicle may be in an area where the XM signal may be too weak.
  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    12 Month Limited Warranty AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part there of, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.