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XM Antenna Setup
For best reception, follow these
recommendations:
• Mount the XM Antenna on the metal
surface of the vehicle roof in the center
of an area with at least 12" x 12" of
surface area and a minimum of 6"
from a window or sunroof. Figure
5 shows three typical mounting
locations. Due to the small size of
this antenna, there are many possible
locations for installation depending
on the vehicle. Improper positioning
of the antenna could cause brief
interruptions in the signal reception.
Rear
Middle
Front
Figure 5. The design flexibility of your XM Antenna
allows mounting on many types of vehicles. Trunk
mounting of the antenna is an alternative only for
hard- or soft-top convertibles with nonmetallic roof-
tops. All other vehicles should have roof mounting.
Important: Do not install antenna inside the
vehicle passenger compartment. An antenna
mounted on the dashboard or on the rear window
deck area of the vehicle will likely experience signal
interruption issues and must be avoided. Mounting
the antenna on a nonmetallic surface will also
result in severe degradation in reception.
Warning: Failure to properly install the
antenna may result in injury to you or others if it
becomes detached during an accident.
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