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RG-6 cable is typically sold in lengths of 25, 50, or 100 ft., all with "F" type con-
nectors on each end. These cables may be purchased at your local hardware
store, home center, or electronics retailer.
The combined length of the RG-6 cables from the outdoor antenna to each SIRI-
US radio should not exceed 150 ft., as shown in the preceding illustrations. The
overall length for your particular installation may be less than 150 ft. Also note
that the individual lengths of the cables from the Splitter to the SIRIUS radios is
limited to 50 ft. maximum for each cable.
Determine the overall length of the RG-6 cable run by measuring the distance
from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna mounting location to where the Splitter will be
located. (It is recommended that the Splitter be located indoors.) Next measure
the distance from the Splitter to where the SIRIUS radio is located, and note
that this particular cable length should not exceed 50 ft. The sum of these cable
lengths should not exceed 150 ft.
Antenna Installation
A successful antenna installation consists of four steps: First, assembling the
antenna; Second, determining a location for the antenna; Third, choosing a
mounting option; and Fourth, adjusting and aiming the antenna. Please read
the following four sections before beginning the antenna installation so that you
understand the entire installation process.
1. Assembling the Antenna
The antenna arm should be temporarily adjusted to be at a 45 degree angle rela-
tive to the antenna pod. To adjust the position of the arm, refer to the following
figure and loosen screw A until the arm can be moved. Adjust the arm so that it's
at a 45 degree angle and then tighten screw A.
Next, the antenna arm with the pod needs to be attached to the antenna base.
Refer to the following figure and attach the antenna arm to the antenna base:
Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the screw B from the antenna arm.
1.
2.
The mounting bracket C on the antenna base has two sides. Before you
slide the antenna arm over the mounting bracket C, be sure the antenna
arm and antenna base are in the correct orientation as shown.
3.
When correctly oriented, slide the antenna arm over the mounting bracket C
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ARM
A
1. Loosen Screw
2. Move arm to 45 degrees
3. Tighten Screw
POD
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