Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna for Indoor Use
Before installing the indoor/outdoor antenna, please read this entire section.
Please visit http://www.sirius.com/install and click on Home Installation for more information on home antenna installation. You can also find out information about various signal distribution accessories for the home, such as the Echo Home Wireless Signal Repeater System or the 50’ Antenna Extension Cable, both available for purchase at http://www.sirius.com. These accessories can aid you in receiving the SIRIUS signal at home. (See page 23.)
To ensure consistent reception of the SIRIUS signal in your home, it is important that the antenna be oriented correctly. Note the following Best, Better, and Good consider- ations for antenna placement.
BEST reception can be achieved by mounting the antenna on the outside of the building on a soffit at the roof, with a clear 360 degree view of the sky. (Figure 3, A) This position will afford the best view of the sky for best reception. When placed in this location, an antenna extension cable may be required. Next best, it can be placed outside on a flat surface (Figure 3, B) with nothing blocking its view of the sky. Be sure that the home itself is not blocking the view of the sky.
BETTER reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside on a window, on a porch, or on a patio, or by mounting it to the side of the building. The antenna will have to be facing in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites as explained later, with the largest possible clear view of the sky in the direction of the satellites.
GOOD reception can be achieved by placing the antenna indoors on a windowsill. The window will need to be facing in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites, as ex- plained later, and have a clear view of the sky. The antenna may need to be placed on a raised flat surface, such as a book, to raise it above the level of the window frame. (Figure 4)
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