ST2S SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
SIRIUS Antenna
For SIRIUS radio reception, connect the included SIRIUS antenna to the back panel of the SIRIUS module. The antenna comes with 20 feet of cable. If this length is not sufficient, there are aftermarket antenna cable extension kits avail- able for custom lengths.
SIRIUS Antenna Installation
There are several methods available for antenna placement and installation. Regardless of method used, it is best to experiment with positioning to achieve the best signal possible before installa- tion.
The SIRIUS antenna may be situated in or near a window. In metropolitan areas,
SIRIUS Signal Strength Mode
To test the SIRIUS signal reception, turn the unit on. When the SIRIUS radio is powered for the first time, the SIRIUS service will start playing Preview Channel 184, a preview/promotional channel. Verify that Channel 184 is playing by pressing the Tune Up/Tune Down buttons. Enter Signal Strength Mode by pressing and holding the ST/MONO button on the ST2S front panel.
repeaters are used to boost the signal, which can be received by antennas placed in or near windows.
SIRIUS Antenna Positioning
SIRIUS has three satellites over the contiguous United States, plus terrestrial repeaters in major metropolitan areas.
To receive the strongest signal, the following map is provided as a guideline for antenna place- ment. It may be necessary to listen to SIRIUS for a few days, at different times of the day, to determine the optimal antenna placement for sig- nal reception.
The display shows one of the following:
EXCELLENT SIGNAL | Signal strength good |
GOOD SIGNAL | Signal strength marginal |
WEAK SIGNAL | Signal strength poor |
NO SIGNAL | Loss of signal |
Adjust the antenna until EXCELLENT SIGNAL is displayed. Press EXIT SIGNAL to exit Signal Strength Mode.
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