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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[...]
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T able of Contents About Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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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. Its features include: • Rugged antenna to withstand high-vibration salt-water environment • High-mount capability[...]
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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. Sport Boats Figure 2. The TERK XM5 is shown mounted on the electronics[...]
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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. XM5 Owner ’ s Manual Applications 5 TERK XM5 Marine Satellite Radio Antenna XM5 OM 4/8/03 09:56 AM P[...]
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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 (to drill mounting holes for the mounting bracket) • Any socket tool/wrench set (to tighten machine bolts and hex nuts) • Any tool to help cable [...]
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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. • Do not trim t[...]
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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) Antenna Extension (optional – length determined by application) Adjusting the Tilt (side view) ❷ adjust tilt (1 0 ° increments) ❶ unlock ❸ lock M[...]
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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). T urn on the XM system and tune the radio to channel one (i.e., the preview channel) to verify th[...]
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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 . or “Check Antenna”[...]
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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 : 2.50 inches Diameter : Up to 1.875 inches Material : White Polycarbonate Flange Mount Hardware – [...]
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©2002 T erk T echnologies Corp. TER K TERK is a registered trademark. The TERK logo is a trademark of TERK T echnologies Corp. For T echnical Support: 1.800.942.TERK (8375) For information about our full product line, visit our web site at: www .terk.com 64P002 XM5 OM 4/8/03 09:56 AM Page 12[...]