Home Signal Distribution User Guide

CATV

Home Signal Distribution Kit

for Cable TV Plus SIRIUS

For Use With a Single SIRIUS Radio

Installation Manual

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The Home Signal Distribution Kit for Cable TV Plus SIRIUS will allow you to con­nect a SIRIUS radio using your existing cable TV RG-6 wiring. This allows you

great exibility as to where you locate the SIRIUS outdoor antenna and where

you locate your SIRIUS radio. A short adapter cable is included for adapting the
RG-6 cable to your SIRIUS radio.

The SIRIUS outdoor antenna is a high-performance antenna, specically de­signed to receive signals from the SIRIUS satellites and terrestrial (ground) trans­mitters when mounted outdoors on a home or other building, wall, pole, or roof.
The antenna has been approved by Sirius Satellite Radio to receive the SIRIUS
signal under a variety of conditions within the SIRIUS North American coverage
area.

Installation of the antenna and diplexers requires experience in mechanical
and electrical procedures. Review this installation manual before beginning
the installation process. If you are not comfortable or experienced with the
installation procedures, SIRIUS recommends that you have a professional
install the kit and wiring for you.

The antenna should be mounted according to the instructions in this manual to
ensure the best quality reception of the SIRIUS signal. All necessary mounting
hardware for a variety of mounting options is included with this kit.

Box Contents

Open the box and verify that all the items shown below are included with the kit.
If any items are missing, please contact your dealer or retailer immediately. Keep
your purchase receipt and the packaging materials should you need to return or
ship the kit.

A. Outdoor Antenna
B. Antenna Base
C. SRD2 Diplexer
D. SRD-2VB Diplexer
E. Rubber Cable Boot
F. RG-174 Adapter Cable

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G. U-Bolts (2)
H. Mounting Brackets (2)
I. Hex Lock Nuts (4)
J. #10 Screws (4)
K. Cable Tie

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Tools Required

IN/OUT

CATV

MODEL SRD-2VB

DIPLEXER

15-2500 MHz

SIRIUS RADIO

POWER PASS

IN/OUT

CATV SIRIUS RADIO

IN/OUT

CATV

MODEL SRD2

DIPLEXER

15-2500 MHz

SIRIUS RADIO

POWER PASS

IN/OUT

CATV SIRIUS RADIO

DIPLEXER MODEL SRD2DIPLEXER MODEL SRD2

DIPLEXER MODEL SRD-2VBDIPLEXER MODEL SRD-2VB

A phillips-type screwdriver and a 3/8 in. wrench is needed for installation. De­pending upon the type of installation, a power drill with a 3/32 in. drill bit may also
be required.

Caution and Warnings

WARNING: Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the
antenna cables during the installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable
can cause the SIRIUS signal to be degraded or unavailable, and can also cause
water to intrude into the antenna cable causing the cable to fail.

Diplexer and Diplexer Port Identication

For a successful installation, the various cables used in the installation process
described later in this manual must be connected to the correct ports on each

Diplexer. The following illustration identies the two different Diplexers, SRD2 &

SRD-2VB, and the 3 ports on each Diplexer. This diagram should be used for
reference during installation. The SRD-2VB Diplexer must be used nearest to

the SIRIUS radio.

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Materials Required and Installation Considerations

Adapter

Cable

DEN

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

GARAGE/
WORKSHOP

SATELLITE

OUTDOOR ANTENNA

SATELLITE RADIO

MASTER BEDROOM

CATV SPLITTER

DIPLEXER SRD-2VB

TV

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DIPLEXER SRD2

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In order to install the antenna you will need to purchase several lengths of RG-6
antenna cables to complete your installation. The following illustration shows a
typical home installation.

A CATV splitter takes the cable TV service that comes into your home and splits
the signal so that cable TV service can be connected two or more TVs in the
different rooms in your home. In this manual, the CATV splitter is depicted as a
4-port splitter, however, the CATV splitter in your home may have 2, 3, 4, or more
ports.

The CATV splitter is usually located near where the cable TV wiring enters your
home, which is typically in a garage, basement, or utility room. You’ll need to
locate your CATV splitter in order to install the Home Distribution Kit.

You may need to purchase up to four separate RG-6 cables of the appropriate
lengths to install your Home Signal Distribution Kit. The number of cables which
will be needed is dependent upon how the existing CATV wiring is installed in
your home. Some homes have exposed, surface mounted CATV wiring while oth-

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ers have the CATV wiring built into the walls with a CATV connection point in the

RG-6

RG-6

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EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

CATV Splitter

CATV

D

Diplexer

SRD2

Diplexer

SRD2VB

2

RG-6

RG-174

Adapter Cable

D

6’

3

4

RG-6

Room where SIRIUS Receiver is being Installed

Other Rooms

Vicinity of CATV Splitter

EXISTING CATV

RG-6 CABLING

150

50’ MAX

’

room wall.

For homes having exposed wiring, cables will be needed for the following:

A length of RG-6 cable to go from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna to the loca-

1.

tion of the rst Diplexer (SRD2).
A length of RG-6 cable to go from the CATV splitter to the rst Diplexer

2.
(SRD2).

A length of RG-6 cable to go from the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) to your

3.
TV.

A length of RG-6 cable to go from the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) to your

4.
SIRIUS radio. The length of this cable should not exceed 50 ft.

The cables which must be purchased are depicted in the following illustration as
solid black, while existing cables are shown as gray.

For homes having hidden wiring, cables will be needed for the following:

A length of RG-6 cable to go from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna to the loca-

1.

2.

3.

tion of the rst Diplexer (SRD2).
A length of RG-6 cable to go from the CATV splitter to the rst Diplexer

(SRD2).
A length of RG-6 cable to go from the CATV wall outlet connector to the

second Diplexer (SRD-2VB).
A length of RG-6 cable to go from the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) to your

4.
SIRIUS radio. The length of this cable should not exceed 50 ft.

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The cables which must be purchased are depicted in the following illustration as

Diplexer

SRD2

Diplexer

SRD-2VB

RG-6

D

RG-6

1

RG-6

Room where SIRIUS Receiver is being Installed

Other Rooms

Vicinity of CATV Splitter

RG-6

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

EXISTING CATV RG-6

CABLING IN WALLS

CATV WALL

OUTLET

CATV Splitter

CATV

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6’

150’

2

4

3

RG-6

WALLWALL

RG-174

Adapter Cable

50’ MAX

solid black, while existing cables are shown as gray.

RG-6 cable is typically sold in short patch lengths, 3 or 6 ft., and longer lengths of
25, 50, or 100 ft., all with “F” type connectors on each end. These cables may be
purchased at your local hardware store, home center, or electronics retailer.

The combined length of the RG-6 cables from the outdoor antenna to the
SIRIUS radio should not exceed 150 ft., as shown in the preceding illustra­tions. The overall length for your particular installation may be less than 150 ft.

Determine the overall length of the RG-6 cable run by measuring the distance

from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna mounting location to where the rst diplexer

will be located. (It is recommended that the diplexer be located indoors.) Next

measure the distance from the rst diplexer to where the second diplexer will be

located. Then measure the distance from the second diplexer to the SIRIUS radio
and note that this particular cable length should not exceed 50 ft. Also include
the length of cable from the CATV wall outlet to the second diplexer if your home
has hidden wiring. The sum of these cable lengths should not exceed 150 ft.

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Installation Procedures

1. Loosen Screw

2. Move arm to 45 degrees

3. Tighten Screw

A

ARM

POD

This installation section is broken into several sections. The rst section de­scribes how to install the SIRIUS antenna and is the same for all congurations.

After installing the antenna, follow the Combiner/Splitter installation procedure

section for your particular conguration.

SIRIUS Antenna Installation Procedure

A successful antenna installation consists of four steps: First, assembling the
antenna; Second, determining a location for the antenna; Third, choosing a
mounting option; and Fourth, adjusting and aiming the antenna. Please read
the following four sections before beginning the antenna installation so that you
understand the entire installation process.

1. Assembling the Antenna

The antenna arm should be temporarily adjusted to be at a 45 degree angle rela­tive to the antenna pod. To adjust the position of the arm, refer to the following
gure and loosen screw A until the arm can be moved. Adjust the arm so that it’s
at a 45 degree angle and then tighten screw A.

Next, the antenna arm with the pod needs to be attached to the antenna base.

Refer to the following gure and attach the antenna arm to the antenna base:

Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the screw B from the antenna arm.

1.
The mounting bracket C on the antenna base has two sides. Before you

2.
slide the antenna arm over the mounting bracket C, be sure the antenna
arm and antenna base are in the correct orientation as shown.

When correctly oriented, slide the antenna arm over the mounting bracket C

3.
on the antenna base and align the screw holes in the mounting bracket with
the screw hole in the antenna arm.

When the screw hole is aligned, re-insert screw B and snug it until it is tight.

4.

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Re-insert screw

and tighten

Slide the antenna

arm over the

antenna base

mounting bracket

Align the

screw hole

Correct

Correct

Verify the correct orientation

of the antenna arm and

antenna base

ARM

BASE

C

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Remove Screw

B

B

1.

3.

2.

4.

2. Determining a Location for the Antenna

For correct operation and best reception of the SIRIUS signal, it is important that
the outdoor antenna is located in a place where it will have a clear view of the
SIRIUS satellites in the sky. Obstructions such as bushes, trees, other homes

or buildings, overhangs, softs, chimneys, gables, dormers, etc., will impair or

prevent the antenna from receiving a signal.

The best reception is obtained if the pod portion of the antenna (where the
SIRIUS logo is printed) has a clear 360 degree view of the sky within the cone­shaped area shown in the following illustration.

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No obstructions to the

sky within this area

If you cannot obtain a clear 360 degree view of the sky, then you must at least

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4

5

HORIZON

SKY

SOUTH

WEST EAST

NORTH

have a clear view of the sky in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites, as shown in
the following map diagram.

Use the above map and nd the area you are located in (1 to 5). Then nd the
direction in which you need to have a clear view of the sky:

Area 1: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing EAST or

NORTHEAST or SOUTHEAST

Area 2: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing NORTH or

NORTHEAST

Area 3: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing NORTH or

Area 4: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing WEST or

NORTHWEST

NORTHWEST or SOUTHWEST

Area 5: You will need a clear view of the sky facing STRAIGHT UP

Choose a mounting location for the antenna which has an unobstructed view of

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the sky in the direction for your area.

No obstructions to the

sky within the area facing

North to Northeast

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For example, suppose you live in Area 2. You determined that your antenna
will need to have a clear view of the sky facing North or Northeast. The exact
direction is determined by your specic location in Area 2 relative to the X on the
map: If you live in Texas, you will need a more North facing clear view of the sky
whereas if you live in southern California, you will need a more Northeast fac­ing clear view of the sky.

The following illustration shows a correct antenna installation for Area 2, with a
clear view of the sky in the North to Northeast direction.

Once you have determined a possible mounting location for your area, it is
recommended that you put the antenna in place temporarily and connect the
antenna to your SIRIUS radio as shown in the following illustration. Using the An­tenna Aiming or Signal Indicator feature of your radio, verify that your antenna is

receiving a good SIRIUS signal. (Consult the user guide of the radio for specic

instructions.)

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3. Antenna Mounting Options

MOUNTING

HOLES

UNOBSTRUCTED

VIEW OF THE SKY

INCORRECT CORRECT

UNOBSTRUCTED

VIEW OF THE SKY

CORRECT

OBSTRUCTED

There are three possible mounting options for the outdoor antenna, and the
antenna mounting location you have chosen may determine which mounting
methods you can use:

Wall Mount: Mounting the antenna directly on the side of a home or building.
Roof Mount: Mounting the antenna on the roof of a home or building.
Mast Mount: Mounting the antenna on a mast or pole, such as an existing satel-

lite TV dish mast, an existing TV antenna mast, or other mast or pole, not ex­ceeding 2 inches in diameter.

Wall Mount

The antenna mounting bracket should be oriented in a vertical position (as
shown) and mounted directly to the wall of the building or home using the pro­vided #10 screws.

Remember to avoid blocking the antenna’s view of the sky as described in the

previous section by locating the antenna too high under the eaves or soft of the

home or building.

Once you have determined a suitable mounting location, use the mounting
bracket as a template and mark the wall with the location of the four screw holes
in the bracket. Then, using a 3/32 in. drill bit, drill pilot holes in the wall for the
screws and then screw the bracket to the wall.

Roof Mount

When mounting the antenna on the roof of a home or building, mount the anten­na as close as possible to the peak of the roof. It can be mounted on the chimney
or on the soft of the home or building. Do not mount it directly on the roof sur­face to avoid leaks. Remember to avoid blocking the antenna’s view of the sky by
locating it where a chimney, dormer, gable, etc., may obstruct the view of the sky.

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MOUNTING

HOLES

The antenna mounting bracket should be oriented in a vertical position as shown,
and mounted directly to the building or home using the provided #10 screws.

Once you have determined a suitable mounting location, use the mounting
bracket as a template and mark the mounting surface with the location of the
four screw holes in the mounting bracket. Then, using a 3/32 in. drill bit, drill pilot

holes for the screws. It may be necessary to ll the holes with a small amount of

roof cement or caulk to insure a watertight installation. Screw the bracket to the
mounting surface using the provided #10 screws.

Mast Mount

The outdoor antenna can be mounted on most any mast or pole which does not
exceed 2 inches in diameter using the provided U-bolts and mounting brackets.
If you have a satellite TV dish, the outdoor antenna may be mounted on the
same mast as the satellite dish, but remember that the dish cannot obstruct the
antenna’s view of the sky in the direction which you determined from the map in
the previous section.

To mount the antenna to the mast, you will need to use the two provided U-bolts,
the two mounting brackets, and the four hex nuts. Keep in mind that the antenna
cable is routed under the lower U-bolt, in the slot provided in the antenna base as
shown.

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Slide one of the U-bolts through the holes at the top of the mounting bracket.
Then slide one of the mounting brackets over the two legs of the U-bolt.

Next, screw the hex nuts on each leg until they are snug. Do not yet tighten the

hex nuts beyond nger tight. Repeat this procedure with the other U-bolt. When

all the hex nuts are snug, verify that the antenna is facing the correct direction
and begin tightening each hex nut with a 3/8” wrench. Turn each hex nut one-half
turn and then move to the next hex nut repeating this one-half turn pattern until
all the hex nuts are equally tight. Tighten the hex nuts enough so that the anten­na is secured to the mast or pole, but do not overtighten them.

4. Adjusting and Aiming the Antenna

The pod portion of the antenna (where the SIRIUS logo is printed) needs to be
adjusted and aimed so that it is level and horizontal to the sky. There are two
possible adjustments that may be made on the antenna to accomplish this: tilting
the antenna pod itself (1), and adjusting the antenna support arm (2), as shown.

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1

Antenna Pod

HORIZONTAL LEVEL

SKY

Adjustment

Screw

Adjustment

Screw

2

Slightly loosen the adjustment screws and position the antenna so that the top of
the antenna pod is level, with the top of the pod horizontal to the sky as shown.
When the antenna is adjusted correctly, tighten the adjustment screws but be
careful not to overtighten them.

Continue with the next section for installations with exposed wiring, or the section
following for installations with hidden wiring.

Cable and Diplexer Installation for Exposed Wiring

Once the antenna is mounted according to the previous instructions, you can
continue with the cable and Diplexer portion of the installation:

Take the RG-6 cable which you purchased to connect to the antenna and

1.
thread one end of the cable through the opening in the end of the rubber
boot. Then connect the cable to the antenna pod as shown in the illustration
following.

Slide the rubber boot over the cable connection to provide a weather proof

2.
seal and install the cable tie around the cable directly below the rubber boot
to prevent the rubber boot from slipping down. Trim off the excess cable tie.

Route the remainder of the antenna cable into the home or building to where

3.
you are locating the rst Diplexer. When routing the antenna cable, be care-

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ful not to pinch, squash, kink, or crimp the cable, or cut, damage, or punc-

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

CATV Splitter

CATV

IN

IN

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

CATV Splitter

CATV

ture the external jacket of the antenna cable.
Connect the cable from the antenna to the SIRIUS RADIO port on the rst

4.
Diplexer (SRD2) as shown. (Refer to page 3 for the Diplexer identication.)

Identify the existing CATV able run between the CATV splitter and TV that

5.
you intend to use as the cable to carry the SIRIUS signal. Disconnect the

cable from the identied port on the CATV splitter and connect it to the
IN/OUT port on the rst Diplexer (SRD2) as shown. (Refer to page 3 for the
Diplexer identication.)

Using one of the RG-6 cables which you purchased, connect it between the

6.

CATV port on the rst Diplexer (SRD2) and the identied port on the CATV

splitter as shown. (Refer to page 3 for the Diplexer identication.)

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IN

IN

OUTOUT

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

CATV Splitter

CATV

Disconnect the other end of the identied existing CATV cable run from the

IN

IN

OUTOUT

IN

IN

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

CATV Splitter

CATV

7.
TV in the room where the SIRIUS radio will be located. Connect this end of
the cable to the IN/OUT port on the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) as shown.
(Refer to page 3 for the Diplexer identication.)

Connect another of the RG-6 cables you purchased between your TV and

8.
the CATV port on the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) as shown. (Refer to page
3 for the Diplexer identication.)

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IN

IN

IN

IN

OUTOUT

IN

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

CATV Splitter

CATV

Connect another of RG-6 cables you purchased between the SIRIUS RA-

IN

IN

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

CATV Splitter

CATV

RG-174

Adapter Cable

9.
DIO port on the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) and the F connector end on the
supplied RG-174 Adapter cable as shown. (Refer to page 3 for the Diplexer
identication.) Connect the other end of the Adapter Cable to the ANT con-
nection on your SIRIUS radio.

The installation of the Home Distribution Kit is now complete.

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Cable and Diplexer Installation for Hidden Wiring

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

CATV Splitter

CATV

IN

WALLWALL

Once the antenna is mounted according to the previous instructions, you can
continue with the cable and Diplexer portion of the installation:

Take the RG-6 cable which you purchased to connect to the antenna and

1.
thread one end of the cable through the opening in the end of the rubber
boot. Then connect the cable to the antenna pod as shown in the illustration
following.

Slide the rubber boot over the cable connection to provide a weather proof

2.
seal and install the cable tie around the cable directly below the rubber boot
to prevent the rubber boot from slipping down. Trim off the excess cable tie.

Route the remainder of the antenna cable into the home or building to where

3.
you are locating the rst Diplexer. When routing the antenna cable, be care­ful not to pinch, squash, kink, or crimp the cable, or cut, damage, or punc­ture the external jacket of the antenna cable.

Connect the cable from the antenna to the SIRIUS RADIO port on the rst

4.
Diplexer (SRD2) as shown. (Refer to page 3 for the Diplexer identication.)

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Identify the existing CATV cable run that you intend to use as the cable to

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

WALLWALL

IN

IN

OUTOUT

CATV Splitter

CATV

WALL

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

WALLWALL

IN

IN

OUTOUT

WALL

CATV Splitter

CATV

5.
carry the SIRIUS signal. This cable run leads to a CATV wall outlet in the
room where the SIRIUS radio will be located. Disconnect the cable from the

identied port on the CATV splitter and connect it to the IN/OUT port on the
rst Diplexer (SRD2) as shown. (Refer to page 3 for the Diplexer identica-

tion.)

Use one of the RG-6 cables you purchased and connect it between the

6.

CATV port on the rst Diplexer (SRD2) and the identied port on the CATV

splitter as shown. (Refer to page 3 for the Diplexer identication.)

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Disconnect the existing CATV cable run from the CATV wall outlet in the

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

WALLWALL

IN

IN

IN

OUTOUT

WALL

CATV Splitter

CATV

IN

IN

IN

IN

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

WALLWALL

IN

IN

IN

OUTOUT

WALL

CATV Splitter

CATV

7.
room where the SIRIUS radio will be located. Connect this end of the cable
to the CATV port on the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) as shown. (Refer to
page 3 for the Diplexer identication.)

Connect another of the RG-6 cables you purchased between the CATV wall

8.
outlet and the IN/OUT port on the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) as shown.
(Refer to page 3 for the Diplexer identication.)

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Connect another of RG-6 cables you purchased between the SIRIUS RA-

IN

IN

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

WALLWALL

IN

IN

IN

OUTOUT

WALL

CATV Splitter

CATV

RG-174

Adapter Cable

9.
DIO port on the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) and the F connector end on the
supplied RG-174 Adapter cable as shown. (Refer to page 3 for the Diplexer
identication.) Connect the other end of the Adapter Cable to the ANT con-
nection on your SIRIUS radio.

The installation of the Home Distribution Kit is now complete.

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Troubleshooting

SIRIUS radio displays “Antenna Error” or “Check Antenna” message.
Check the antenna cable connections to be sure they are connected tightly.

SIRIUS radio displays “No Signal” or “Acquiring Signal” message.
The radio is not receiving a good SIRIUS signal. Check that the antenna has
a clear view of the sky, and that the antenna is pointed in the direction of the
SIRIUS satellites. (See the section titled, Antenna Installation.)

This message may also be an indication that your cable length has exceeded

150 ft., and that an in-line amplier is required for your installation.

Antenna Specications

Electrical Specications

Frequency................................................................................2320 to 2332.5 MHz

LNA Current Drain ..................................................................... 160 mA, maximum

Mechanical Specications

Radome Diameter .........................................................................................95mm

Arm Length .................................................................................................8 inches

Material .............................................................................................................AES

Antenna Connector.........................................................................“F” type, female

Weight ........................................................................................................1.75 lbs.

Temperature Range .........................................................................-40°C to +85°C

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Notes:

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio

1221 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10020

[phone]

www.sirius.com

© 2007 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
® “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.

(Home Signal Distribution Kit for Cable TV Plus SIRIUS 100107a)