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XM5 MARINE SA TELLITE RADIO ANTENNA OWNER’S MANUAL READ THIS FIRST! XM5 OM 4/8/03 09:56 AM Page 1.
T able of Contents About Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction The TERK XM5 Marine Sa tellite Radio Antenna is a high-performance antenna designed specifically for XM Satellite Radio reception on recreational marine craft such as fishing boa ts, sport boa ts, yachts, and sailboats.
Applications The TERK XM5 Marine Sa tellite Radio Antenna can be installed on a variety of recrea tional marine craft, as shown below. For details, see Installa tion starting on page 6. Fishing Boats Figure 1. The TERK XM5 is shown installed on the fishing boat ’ s fly bridge.
Sailboats Figure 3. The TERK XM5 is shown installed on an antenna extension on the stern of a sailboat. NOTE: When mounted in this configuration, the mast and sails may interfere with reception when the craft is at certain angles to the satellite.
Installation P arts for TERK XM5 Marine Satellite Radio Antenna Figure 4. V erify tha t your TERK XM5 packa ge includes the above items. Recommended T ools and Supplies • Any electric drill and bits.
Figure 5. Correct and incorrect TERK XM5 locations on a fishing boat. • As you plan the cable route, a void running the cable through any component that may cause excessive chafing. Doing so may erode the jacket and break signal continuity . Also, avoid kinking, pinching, excessive bending, or twisting of the cable during a run.
Installation Installing the TERK XM5 Marine Satellite Radio Antenna (continued) Figure 6. Installing the TERK XM5 antenna and bracket. 8 Installation XM5 Antenna (with 30' of attached cable) Ante.
Figure 7. Inserting the F AKRA SMB connector into the plastic case. Figure 8. Wiring diagram shows antenna connections to an XM receiver . 7. If needed, adjust the tilt so the antenna is perpendicular to the horizon (see figure 6 on the previous page).
10 Use and Care/T roubleshooting/Specifications Use and Care In normal daily use, the TERK XM5 Marine Satellite Radio Antenna is a rugged, high-performance antenna that does not require any special a ttention. T roubleshooting Symptom Solutions XM radio displays “Antenna” • Check antenna connections to the XM receiver .
XM5 Owner ’ s Manual Specifications/Limited Warranty/About XM Satellite Radio 11 Mechanical Specifications Antenna – Radome Height : 6.25 inches Radome Diameter : 1.50 to 1.75 inches Radome Material : White Polycarbonate Antenna Base – Height : 2.
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