Sirius Satellite Radio Satellite Radio Antenna User manual

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SIRIUS Outdoor
Satellite Radio Antenna
Installation Manual

Thank you for purchasing aSIRIUS Outdoor Satellite RadioAntenna.
Your new SIRIUS Outdoor Satellite RadioAntenna is ahigh-performance
antenna, specifically designed to receive signals from the SIRIUS satellites and
terrestrial (ground) transmitters when mounted outdoors on ahome orother
building. This antenna has been approved by Sirius Satellite Radio to receive the
SIRIUS signal underavariety
of conditions within the SIRIUS NorthAmerican
coverage area.
Installation
of this antenna requires experience in mechanical and electrical
procedures. Review this installation manual before beginning the installation ofthe
antenna. Ifyou are not comfortable orexperienced with general installation
procedures, SIRIUS recommends that you have aprofessional install the antenna
for you.
The antenna should be mounted according to the instructions
in this manual to
ensure the best quality reception
of the SIRIUS signal. All necessary mounting
hardware for avariety
of mounting options is included with the antenna.
Box Contents
Open the box and verify that all the items shown below are included with the
OutdoorAntenna. If any items are missing, please contact your dealer or retailer
immediately. Keep your purchase receipt and the packaging materials should you
need to return or ship the antenna.
Outdoor Antenna
30 ft. Antenna Cable
U-Bolts (2)
Mounting
Brackets (2)
Hex
Lock Nuts (4)
#10 Screws (4)
Installation Manual (not shown)
Tools Required
APhillips screwdriver is needed for installation. Depending upon the type of
installation, a3/8
in. wrench and power drill with a3/32 in. drill bit may also be
required.

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&Caution and Warnings
WARNING: Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the
antenna cable during the installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable
can cause the SIRIUS signal to be degraded or unavailable, and can also cause
water to intrude into the antenna cable causing the cable to fail.
WARNING: Do not lengthen or shorten the antenna cable by cutting it. Doing so
may cause the antenna to not function properly. Purchase the optional antenna
cable extension if alonger antenna cable is necessary.
Antenna Location
For proper operation and best reception of the SIRIUS signal, it is important to
locate the antenna
in aplace where it will be oriented toward the general direction
of the SIRIUS satellites, and free of obstructions which would block the antenna's
view ofthe sky.
The SiRIUS satellites follow afixed orbit overthe USA, and, depending upon your
location
in the USA, the antenna needs to be aimed in the general direction of the
satellites. Consult the map ofthe USA shown below which has been divided into 5
areas to determine which area you are located in. The location indicated by the
Xon the map should be visible to the antenna when it
is mounted, and there
should be no obstructions blocking the antenna's view
in that direction.
Face the portion ofthe antenna with the logo
on it toward the satellite using the
following guidelines. Ifyou live in:
Area 1: Mountthe antenna facing EAST or NORTHEAST
Area 2: Mount the antenna facing NORTH
or NORTHEAST
Area 3: Mount the antenna facing NORTH
or NORTHWEST
Area 4: Mount the antenna facing WEST
or NORTHWEST
Area 5: Mount the antenna ONLY ON THE ROOF (No wall mount)

Once you have determined apossible mounting location, it is recommended that
you hold the antenna
in place temporarily and connect the antenna cable to your
SIRIUS receiver. Using the Antenna Aiming or Signal Indicator feature
of your
receiver, verify that your antenna is receiving agood SIRIUS signal. (Consult the
User Guide
of the receiver for specific instructions.) Once you have found a
suitable mounting location for the antenna, you can proceed with the actual
installation.
Antenna Installation
There are three possible mounting options for the OutdoorAntenna:
Wall Mount Mounting the antenna directly on the side of ahome or building.
RoofMount Mounting the antenna on the roof ofahome or building.
MastMount Mounting the antenna on amast or pole, such as an existing satellite
TV dish mast,
an existing TV antenna mast, orother mast or pole.
Each
of these mounting options are described in the following sections.
Wall Mount
The antenna mounting bracket may be oriented in avertical position as shown,
and mounted directly to the wall
of the building or home using the #10 screws
supplied with the antenna.
MOUNTING
HOLES
Rememberto avoid blocking the antenna's view of the sky by locating the antenna
too high underthe eaves
of the home or building.
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Once you have determined the mounting location, use the mounting bracket as a
template and mark the wall with the location ofthe four screw holes
in the bracket.
Then, using a3/32 in. drill bit, drill pilot holes
in the wall for the screws and screw
the bracket to the wall. Now proceed to the section titled, AntennaAdjustment
on
page 6.
Roof Mount
When mounting the antenna on the roof of ahome or building, mount the antenna
as close to the peak
of the roof as possible. Remember to avoid blocking the
antenna's view
of the sky by locating it where achimney or gable may obstruct
the sky view.
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The antenna mounting bracket may be oriented in avertical position as shown,
and mounted directly to the roof
of the building or home using the #10 screws
supplied with the antenna.
MOUNTING
HOLES
Once you have determined the mounting location, use the mounting bracket as a
template and mark the roofwith the location ofthe four screw holes
in the
mounting bracket. Then, using a3/32 in. drill bit, drill pilot holes
in the roof for the
screws. It may be necessary to fill the holes with asmall amount
of roof cement
or caulk to insure awatertight installation. Screw the bracket to the roof using the
#10 screws provided. Now proceed to the section titled, AntennaAdjustment
on
page 6.
Mast Mount
The outdoor antenna can be mounted on most any mast or pole with the use of
the included U-bolts and mounting brackets. Ifyou have asatellite TV dish, the
outdoorantenna may be mounted
on the same mast as the satellite dish.
To mountthe antenna to the mast, you will need to use the two supplied U-bolts,
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the two mounting brackets, and the four hex nuts. Keep in mind that the antenna
cable is routed underthe lower U-bolt,
in the slot provided in the antenna base as
shown.
Slide one
of the U-bolts through the holes at the top of the mounting bracket. Then
slide one
of the mounting brackets over the two legs of the U-bolt.
Next, screw the hex nuts on each leg until they are snug. Do not yet tighten the
hex nuts beyond finger tight. Repeat this procedure with the other U-bolt. When
all the hex nuts are snug, verify that the antenna
is facing the correct direction
and begin tightening each hex nut with a3/8" wrench. Turn each hex nut one-half
turn and then move to the next hex nut repeating this one-halfturn pattern until all
the hex nuts are equally tight. Tighten the hex nuts enough so that the antenna
is
secured to the mast or pole, but do not overtighten them. Now proceed to the next
section titled, AntennaAdjustment.
Antenna Adjustment
There are two types of adjustments that are possible on the antenna: the antenna
pod itselfand the antenna support arm.

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Slightly loosen the adjustment screws and adjustthe antenna so that the top of the
antenna pod is level, with the top
of the pod horizontal to the sky. When the
antenna is adjusted properly, tighten the screws being careful not to overtighten
them.
Antenna Cable Installation
Once the antenna is securely mounted, you can attach the antenna cable to the
antenna pod. When the cable is connected to the antenna pod, slide the rubber
boot overthe connection as shown to provide aweather proof seal.
Route the remainder
of the antenna cable into the home or building to your
SIRIUS receiver. Ifthe antenna cable is not long enough to reach your SIRIUS
receiver, you may purchase an extension antenna cable. Do not cut the antenna
cable.
When routing the antenna cable, be careful not to pinch, squash, kink,
or crimp
the cable, or cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket
of the antenna cable.
Troubleshooting
SIRIUS receiver displavs "Antenna Error" or "Check Antenna"message. Check
the antenna cable connections to be sure they are connected tightly.
SIRIUS receiver displavs "No Signal" or "Acquiring Signal" message. The
receiver is not receiving agood SIRIUS signal. Check that the antenna has a
clear view of the
sky, and that the antenna is pointed in the direction of the
SIRIUS satellites. (See the section titled, Antenna Location.)
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Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Antenna:
Frequency 2320to 2332.5 MHz
Impedance 50 ohms
LNA:
Gain 42 dB, typical
Noise Figure 0.7 dB, typical
Current Drain 160 mA, maximum
Mechanical Specifications
Antenna:
Radome Diameter 95mm
Arm Length
8"
Material AES
Cable Type RG-58 coaxial
Cable Length 30 feet
Antenna Connector
SMA
Cable Connectors SMA&5MB
Weight (including cable) 1.75 Ibs
Temperature Range -40°F to +185°F
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New York, NY 10020
[phone]
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© 2006 Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. Part No. N14210 (Rev 07·06)

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