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XM Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions
Step 1: Mount the Antenna
If you are using one of the Home Signal Distribution Kits, follow the kit-specific additional
installation instructions included with the kit.
Choose a mounting location for the antenna that has the best possibility of receiving the
signal from the SiriusXM satellite in the south sky. There should be no obstructions such
as bushes, trees, other homes or buildings, overhangs, soffits, chimneys, gables, dormers,
etc, blocking the antenna’s view of the south sky.
An ideal mounting location would be one which has a clear view of the sky in all
directions (A). If that is not possible, then you’ll need a location with a clear view of the
south sky (B).
If you look closely at illustration B, you can see that the antenna does not have a clear
view of the sky in all directions due to trees. However, it does have a clear view of the
sky toward the south, in the direction of the satellite. Your antenna will also need to have
a clear view of the sky in the south direction. Not sure which way is south? Think about
where the sun rises (in the east) and sets (in the west). Then stand so that east is to your
left and you’ll be facing south.
Step 1: Mount the Antenna
No obstructions to the
sky within this area
A.
B.
No obstructions to
the south sky
SOUTH
