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Outdoor Satellite Antenna Installation Manual

Thank you for purchasing a SIRIUS Outdoor Satellite Radio Antenna.

Your new SIRIUS Outdoor Satellite Radio Antenna is a high-performance
antenna, specifically designed to receive signals from the SIRIUS satellites and
terrestrial (ground) transmitters when mounted outdoors on a home or other
building. This antenna has been approved by Sirius Satellite Radio to receive the
SIRIUS signal under a variety of conditions within the SIRIUS North American
coverage area.

Installation of this antenna requires experience in mechanical and electrical
procedures. Review this installation manual before beginning the installation of the
antenna. If you are not comfortable or experienced with general installation
procedures, SIRIUS recommends that you have a professional install the antenna
for you.

The antenna should be mounted according to the instructions in this manual to
ensure the best quality reception of the SIRIUS signal. All necessary mounting
hardware for a variety of mounting options is included with the antenna.

Box Contents

Open the box and verify that all the items shown below are included with the
Outdoor Antenna. If any items are missing, please contact your dealer or retailer
immediately. Keep your purchase receipt and the packaging materials should you
need to return or ship the antenna.

Tools Required

A Phillips screwdriver is needed for installation. Depending upon the type of
installation, a 3/8 in. wrench and power drill with a 3/32 in. drill bit may also be
required.

Outdoor Antenna

30 ft. Antenna Cable

U-Bolts (2)

Mounting Brackets (2)

Hex Lock Nuts (4)

#10 Screws (4)

Installation Manual

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Summary of Contents for 128-8662

Page 1: ...Installation Manual SIRIUS Outdoor Satellite Radio Antenna...

Page 2: ...general installation procedures SIRIUS recommends that you have a professional install the antenna for you The antenna should be mounted according to the instructions in this manual to ensure the best...

Page 3: ...e general direction of the SIRIUS satellites and free of obstructions which would block the antenna s view of the sky The SIRIUS satellites follow a fixed orbit over the USA and depending upon your lo...

Page 4: ...he Outdoor Antenna Wall Mount Mounting the antenna directly on the side of a home or building Roof Mount Mounting the antenna on the roof of a home or building Mast Mount Mounting the antenna on a mas...

Page 5: ...al position as shown and mounted directly to the roof of the building or home using the 10 screws supplied with the antenna MOUNTING HOLES Once you have determined the mounting location use the mounti...

Page 6: ...s beyond finger tight Repeat this procedure with the other U bolt When all the hex nuts are snug verify that the antenna is facing the correct direction and begin tightening each hex nut with a 3 8 wr...

Page 7: ...der of the antenna cable into the home or building to your SIRIUS receiver If the antenna cable is not long enough to reach your SIRIUS receiver you may purchase an extension antenna cable Do not cut...

Page 8: ...cifications Antenna Frequency 2320 to 2332 5 MHz Impedance 50 ohms LNA Gain 42 dB typical Noise Figure 0 7 dB typical Current Drain 160 mA maximum Mechanical Specifications Antenna Radome Diameter 95m...

Page 9: ...removal ordefacementofthefactoryserialnumber barcodelabel s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE C...

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