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SR 4 X-MM LONG-HAUL TRUCK AND RV MIRROR-MOUNT SA TELLITE RADIO ANTENNA OWNER’S MANUAL READ THIS FIRST! SR4X-MM OM 5/14/02 11:38 AM Page 1.
T able Of Contents About Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction The TERK SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Satellite Radio Antenna is a high-performance antenna designed specifically for XM Satellite Radio reception on long-haul trucks and RVs (recreational vehicles). It has dual-mode functionality , receiving simultaneous signals from satellites and terrestrial repeaters, to ensure continuous reception.
Applications The TERK SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Satellite Radio Antenna is designed to be installed on either the driver - or passenger-side mirror (or a rear grab bar) of a long-haul truck or RV . Moreover , it can be mounted on a vertical or horizontal bar , as shown in Figure 1.
SR4X-MM Mirror -Mount Owner ’ s Manual Installation 5 Installation P arts for TERK SR4X-MM Mirror -Mount Antenna Figure 2. V erify tha t your TERK SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount package inc ludes the above items. NOTE: All metal mounting hardware is stainless steel.
Installation Installation Precautions and Tips (continued) • As you plan the cable route, a void running cables through components that may cause excessive chafing. Doing so may erode the jacket and break signal continuity . Also, avoid kinking, pinching, excessive bending, or twisting a cable during a run.
Figure 4. Examples of an installed TERK SR4X-MM Mirror -Mount Antenna. Figure 5. Inserting the F AKRA SMB connectors into plastic cases. continued on next page.
Installation Installing The TERK SR4X-MM Mirror -Mount Antenna (continued) Figure 6. Wiring diagram shows antenna connections to an XM receiver . 6. T urn on the XM system and tune the radio to channel one (i.e., the preview channel) to verify that the antenna is properly installed.
SR4X-MM Mirror -Mount Owner ’ s Manual Specifications 9 Specifications Electrical Specifications Passive Satellite and T errestrial Antenna Element – Frequency : 2332.5 to 2345.0 MHz Gain – T errestrial: - 1 dBi Satellite: 2 dBic Bandwidth : 12.
10 Specifications Specifications Mechanical Specifications ( continued ) Antenna Base – Height : 2.46 inches Diameter : 0.875 to 1.875 inches Material : Aluminum Mast Base – Height : 2.0 inches (plus 0.75 inches for threaded portion) Diameter : 0.
SR4X-MM Mirror -Mount Owner ’ s Manual Limited Warranty/About XM Satellite Radio 11 Limited W arranty TERK T echnologies Corp. (T erk) warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. During this warranty period this product will be replaced with- out charge.
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