Sirius Satellite Radio EQ-SIRRCV - Manual (Page 3)

Check Package Contents:
Receiver (Model EQ-SIRRCV) - Box includes:
Receiver
Mounting Bracket (2 pieces)
120VAC to 12VDC 1.2A wall adapter
6-ft.stereo audio cable with 3.5mm stereo plug and dual RCA plugs
25cm dual RCA female to single RCA male (stereo to mono) adapter cable
RCA female to 1/4" male mono adapter
Earbuds
Commercial antenna (Model EQ-SIRANT)
100 ft. low-loss commercial coaxial antenna cable (Model EQ-SIRCBL)
Placement and Mounting of the Antenna
You will need the following to complete the installation:
• electric drill
• 3/8” drill bit suitable for the construction material used in the exterior walls of your building (e.g.; masonry, metal, wood, etc.)
• (4) 3/16” fasteners suitable for the construction material used in the exterior walls of your building
• driver bit for selected fasteners
• caulk
1. Determine antenna mounting location. The best location for your antenna is on the roof of your building. If this is inconvenient,
acceptable reception may often be achieved by mounting the antenna on an exterior sidewall. Due to the unique paths of the SIRIUS
satellites, the proper sidewall will depend on where you are located. Please reference the following chart to identify the optimum antenna
placement:
Area 1: Place the antenna at an EAST-FACING sidewall.
Area 2: Sidewall mounting not recommended. Antenna should be mounted on roof away from any obstructions.
Area 3: Place the antenna at a WEST-FACING sidewall.
Area 4: Place the antenna at a NORTH or EAST-FACING sidewall.
Area 5: Place the antenna at a NORTH-FACING sidewall.
Area 6: Place the antenna at a WEST or NORTH-FACING sidewall.
Remember that SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a LINE OF SIGHT technology. There must be a clear view from the antenna to the satellite, with no
blockage by surrounding buildings, dense trees, etc.
As an alternative to mounting the antenna to a flat surface using fasteners, the antenna is designed to easily mount to an existing 1 3/4”
diameter antenna mast. Pole clamps are provided for this purpose.
NOTE: Do not permanently attach your antenna immediately. Because the SIRIUS satellites orbit over the United States, it is possible that
an antenna placement that achieves good signal strength at one time of day will not maintain good signal strength at other times of the day.
Monitor signal strength for at least one full day before making your antenna placement permanent.
2. Uncoil the 100 ft. low-loss coaxial antenna cable and attach to the connector on the underside of the antenna using the THREADED plug.
IMPORTANT!: When “pulling” the cable, DO NOT GRAB/PULL BY THE CONNECTORS! Pull /grab the cable itself. Failure to heed this
warning could result in the connectors pulling off the cable!
3. Drill a hole 3/8” in diameter in the building exterior to allow the antenna cable to be routed into the building. Once the excess cable is
pulled inside the building, caulk around the cable to create a water-tight seal.
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