TERK XM4-CLIP User Manual

XM4-CLIP

LONG-HAUL TRUCK AND RV

CLIP-MOUNT SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Table Of Contents

About Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Parts for TERK XM4-CLIP Clip-Mount Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Recommended Tools And Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation Precautions And Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing The TERK XM4-CLIP Clip-Mount Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Use And Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Specifications

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Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

About XM Satellite Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

About Installation

Installation of automotive audio components can require extensive experience with a variety of
mechanical and electrical procedures. Although the instructions in this guide explain how to install
the TERK XM4-CLIP Clip-Mount Satellite Radio Antenna in a general sense, they do not show the
exact installation methods for your particular vehicle.

IMPORTANT: If you are not comfortable performing a complex installation, ask your local
mobile audio dealer about professional installation options.

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Introduction

The TERK XM4-CLIP Clip-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. Its features include:

• Ground-plane independent design for convenient installation on a truck’s air dam, shield, or flap
or the top of an RV

• Rugged antenna to withstand high-vibration road environment

• Mounts high on the vehicle for maximum, line-of-sight, signal path from XM satellites

• Pre-assembled, flange-mount clamp for easy antenna installation

• 30' of attached low-loss, coaxial cables and FAKRA connectors for extended cable routes and
ease of installation

• Cable management system to protect cable routing

• High performance to meet XM Satellite Radio specifications for mobile antennas

• Shock- and vibration-proof design

• Tested and approved for ice and wind loads according to TERK Specification TRK-10011.a

The TERK XM4-CLIP Clip-Mount Satellite Radio Antenna is easy to install on most vehicles. The
package includes all the necessary mounting hardware, as well as color-coded cable connectors to
ensure complete compatibility with all XM receivers. Remember to save your sales receipt and this
guide so both are available for future reference.

NOTE: To achieve best XM Satellite Radio reception, also refer to your XM radio’s owner’s manual.

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Applications

The TERK XM4-CLIP Clip-Mount Satellite Radio Antenna is designed to be installed on an RV top or a
truck’s air dam, shield, flap, or other flat-panel surface, as shown in Figure 1.

NOTE: Installation on tubular surfaces is not recommended.

Figure 1. The TERK XM4-CLIP Clip-Mount Satellite Radio Antenna is shown installed on a fiberglass
air dam of a long-haul truck.

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