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SIRIUS Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions: Placed Indoors – Facing South Satellite
Step 1: Do You Live in a Major Metropolitan Area?
Step 1 will provide quick instructions to determine
if you can receive the terrestrial repeater signal.
Otherwise, begin with Step 2.
SiriusXM has terrestrial repeaters in major
metropolitan areas. These ground-based repeaters
transmit the SiriusXM signal into your home or
office, eliminating the need to aim the antenna at
a satellite. Follow these instructions for a quick
test to see if you can receive the terrestrial signal.
1. Place the antenna in a convenient location
inside of your home.
2. Open the antenna clamshell so that it is halfway
between the horizontal and vertical positions as
shown.
3. Connect the antenna cable to the ANT connection
on the Radio or Home Dock.
4. Turn your SiriusXM Radio ON and access
the Signal Indicator (or Antenna Aiming)
screen. (Consult your Radio’s User Guide
for instructions on accessing the screen.)
The Signal Indicator screen shows the
strength of both the satellite (SAT)
signal and the terrestrial (ground) (TER)
signal. The strength of the terrestrial
(ground) signal may vary, or there
may be none if you are not in a major
metropolitan area.
If you’re receiving a terrestrial (ground)
(TER) signal, try experimenting with the
antenna to get a feel for the reception in
your location. Move the antenna around
the room, from room to room, and aim it
toward different windows. In major metropolitan
areas, you might find that you get great reception in
several locations without worrying too much about
aim and placement. If you find a location where
there’s good terrestrial signal strength, place the
antenna there. The installation is complete.
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