XM6
Table of Contents
About Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Placing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
About XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
About Installation
Installation of antennas can require extensive experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures. Although the instructions in this guide explain how to install the TERK XM6 Outdoor XM Satellite Radio Home Antenna in a general sense, they do not show the exact installation methods for every home and/or building.
IMPORTANT: If you are not comfortable performing a complex installation, you may want to seek a professional for installation.
Introduction
The TERK XM6 Outdoor Satellite Radio Home Antenna is a
The package includes all the necessary mounting hardware, to attach to a wall, roof or mast on your home or building. Remember to save your sales receipt and this guide so both are available for future reference.
NOTE: To achieve best XM Satellite Radio reception, also refer to your XM radio owner’s manual.
Applications
The TERK XM6 Antenna can be installed on a variety of homes and buildings in a number of different mounting options as shown in the installation section on pages 4 and 5.
XM6
Box Contents
Parts for the TERK XM6 Outdoor Home Antenna
1 XM6 Antenna
2
4 (#10) screws
Verify that your TERK XM6 package includes the above items. RG6 coaxial cable is required for installation (sold seperately).
For optimized performance do not exceed a cable length of 100 feet without the use of the Terk amplifier XMAMP18 (sold separately).
Placing the Antenna
For best reception of the XM satellite signal, it is important to make sure the antenna is mounted in the proper location on your house or building and facing toward the satellites.
It is recommended that your antenna be positioned so that it has an unobstructed view of the southeastern sky in order to receive the strongest satellite signal. Most XM recievers have a signal strength indicator visible at the top of the display screen during normal listening. The signal strength is indicated by up to three vertical bars; three bars represent the strongest signal.
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