Use and care, Troubleshooting, Specifications – TERK Technologies XM5 User Manual

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10 Use and Care/Troubleshooting/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 attention.

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Solutions

XM radio displays “Antenna”

•

Check antenna connections to the XM receiver.

or “Check Antenna” message

XM radio displays “No Signal”

•

Boat may be in an area where the XM signal is

message

obstructed. Move the boat to more open surroundings.

Other symptoms

•

Call TERK for help at 1-800-942-TERK (8375) on
any business day, between 9

. and 5:30

., EST

and ask for Technical Support.

Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Passive Satellite Antenna Element –

Frequency:

2332.5 to 2345.0 MHz

Gain:

2 dBic

Bandwidth:

12.5 MHz

Impedance:

50 ohms

Elevation Plane Field of View:

25° to 60°, elevation

Azimuth Plane Field of View:

Omnidirectional

Polarization:

LHCP (Circular)

LNA for Satellite Signals –

Gain:

30 dB, typical

Noise Figure:

1.2 dB, maximum

Dc Bias:

4.5 Vdc, nominal

Current Drain:

55 mA, maximum

Filter Attenuation:

25 dB, minimum

Cable –

Type:

Coaxial

Length:

30 feet

Connector:

FAKRA/SMB (Key Code: K, Color: Curry)

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