XM Satellite Radio XHD2KUG0809 - Manual (Page 17)

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Once.you.have.found.a.suitable.location.for.
the.antenna,.route.the.antenna.cable.to.the.
XM.Direct.Home.Tuner ..Be.sure.you.avoid.
any.obstructions.that.could.crimp,.kink,.or.
twist.the.cable ..Use.protective.grommets.
wherever.rough.openings.are.encountered ..
If.the.antenna.is.installed.outdoors,.route.
the.cable.from.the.antenna.location.to.the.
interior.of.the.home,.working.the.cable.
through.the.basement,.under.a.window.
sill,.etc .,.and.make.adjustments.to.take.up.
cable.slack.as.necessary .
. TIP!.If.your.Indoor/Outdoor.Antenna’s.cable.isn’t.long.enough,.visit.xmradio .
com/accessories,.or.your.favorite.retailer,..and.consider.a.50.ft ..Indoor/
Outdoor.Antenna.Extension.Cable.or.a.Wireless.Home.Signal.Repeater .
If.the.signal.is.good.for.either.Satellite.or.Terrestrial.(or.both),.and.you.
are.hearing.the.audio.from.the.the.home.audio.system,.the.installation.is.
complete .
If.the.signal.reception.is.low,.or.intermittent,.try.another.location.for.the.
antenna ..Verify.that.the.antenna.is.pointed.south,.and.that.the.antenna’s.view.
of.the.sky.is.not.blocked.by.a.tree,.a.building,.a.bridge,.or.anything.else ..Adjust.
until.you.are.receiving.a.good.signal .
The.Indoor/Outdoor.Antenna’s.reception.can.also.be.tweaked.by.opening.or.
closing.the.antenna.clamshell,.and.turning.the.antenna ..While.observing.the.
signal.strength,.make.small.adjustments.to.the.angle.of.tilt.of.the.clamshell.
1-3/8 in
1-1/8 in