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The WIRELESS FM TRANSMITTER is the easiest and quickest
way to hear XM programming in your vehicle. Simply set
your FM radio and your AirWare to the same frequency.
Signal quality, however, may not be as good as other
methods.
Placing the antenna
Your XM antenna should be mounted on the vehicle’s
metallic roof, at least 6" from any window or sunroof. It
can be placed in the front, middle, or rear of the roof.
Avoid crimping,
twisting, or chafing
the XM antenna
cable. Try to use
existing holes, body
grommets, and other
wiring channels.
If the vehicle is a
hard- or soft-top
convertible, you may mount the antenna on the metal
trunk lid. It should be at least 4" from the rear window.
Ensure that the antenna and cable don’t interfere with the
opening or closing of the convertible top and the trunk lid.
TIP
: If you route the antenna cable through the trunk
seal, use the lowest part of the weather seal. This should
minimize any water leaks.
TIP
: If you use your AirWare’s wireless FM transmitter,
mount the XM antenna as close to your vehicle’s FM
antenna as possible. The FM antenna may be a wire or
metallic strip embedded in the windshield or rear window.
TIP
: Don’t install the XM antenna inside your vehicle or
on a nonmetallic surface. Doing so will likely degrade
the signal and you will probably experience more signal
interruptions.
NOTE
: Satellite Radio reception depends on the ability of
the antenna to receive/record a signal. The signal may not
be available in buildings or if obstructed (e.g., by mountains,
trees, bridges, etc.).
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