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Before you begin, consider the following
installation guidelines:
• Minimize blockage. The antenna needs a
clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV.
Using the table in
as a guide, mount
the antenna a suitable distance away from
obstructions on the roof, such as air
conditioners.
• Ensure the mounting surface is flat and
strong enough to support the 28-lb antenna.
When placed on the mounting surface, all
three mounting plates must lay flat against
the roof (within 7/16") to avoid warping the
base and damaging the antenna.
• The antenna must be mounted on the
centerline of the vehicle with the antenna’s
cable connector facing the rear of the vehicle.
• Be sure to mount the antenna near enough to
the receiver to allow you to connect the 28-ft.
coax cable, while still maintaining sufficient
slack in the cable. If you need to use a longer
coax cable, use an RG6 (75 ohms) cable that
does not exceed 80 feet in length.
• Once you’ve chosen a location for the
antenna, identify a safe location nearby for
the 5/8" cable access hole in the roof. Make
sure you will not drill into any existing wires
or aesthetic structures inside the vehicle.
• When choosing a location for the receiver,
find a dry, well-ventilated area inside the
vehicle away from any heat sources. Also be
sure the front panel of the receiver will be
easily accessible to the user.
NOTE:
You can install the receiver in a cabinet -
the receiver RF remote does not require line-of-
sight.
Plan the Installation
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Figure 3 Blockage from Obstruction
Figure 4 Antenna Dimensions
Antenna
Bloc
ked!
Vehicle Roof
Obstruction
A
B
Obstruction
Height (A)
Min. Distance
from Antenna (B)
8"
8"
10"
13"
12"
19"
14"
24"
16"
30"
Cable Connector
FWD
Mounting
Plate
Antenna
Antenna
1.9"
5 x
Ø
0.19"
2.3"
28.3"
28.3"
12.5"
