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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SATELLITE, RADIO, AND CB ANTENNA
The motorhome may have as several other antennas, including ones for the GPS, XM
radio, CB, optional exterior entertainment radio, and roof AM/FM radio antenna. All
except the exterior entertainment radio are mounted on the roof.
The
AM/FM radio antenna is a solid whip type with a flexible coil base. The coil base
certainly helps extend the life of the antenna but hitting low branches and other objects
at high speed can lead to severe damage.
The
CB antenna lead-in wire is located up under the dash left of the steering column. It
will be coiled along with ground and 12-volt positive wires for CB radio hook-up.
SATELLITE ANTENNA PRE-WIRE (Standard)
In order to facilitate the installation of either roof mount or portable satellite dish anten-
nas Airstream has pre-wired your motorhome. On the drawing on the following page
please note the two coaxial cables drawn with heavy double lines. One is labeled
PREP WIRE, CEILING and the other is PREP WIRE, PORTABLE.
PREP WIRE, CEILING is used for a roof mounted satellite dish. The end of the cable
for the dish is located in the roof, centered side to side and about four inches behind
the front roof cross member. Under the outer roof sheet, in this same area, is a stiffener
plate about a foot square to help support the dish and it’s attachments.
The other end of the cable is located in the roof locker behind the Video Control
Center and is labeled.
PREP WIRE, PORTABLE is used for the satellite dish antenna that is portable and set
next to your vehicle when you park. The end of the cable for the dish connection is
under the front hood on the curbside. You’ll need to bend down and look up to see the
coiled coax cable.
The other end of the cable is located in the roof locker behind the Video Control Center
and is labeled.
AUTOMATIC SATELLITE SYSTEM (Option)
Manufacturer:
KING DOME SATELLITE SYSTEMS
Technical Support: 1-800-982-9920
Website: www.kingcontrols.com
According to the option ordered on your motorhome you will have the roof mounted
satellite dish with or without a receiver installed.
The dish and receiver manufacturer has supplied a Owner Manual which is included in
the owners packet supplied by your dealer upon delivery. Please read the manual and
follow all operating and care instructions.
