TERK Technologies XM5 User Manual
XM5
MARINE SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Table of Contents
About Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Parts for TERK XM5 Marine Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recommended Tools and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation Precautions and Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the TERK XM5 Marine Satellite Radio Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mechanical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Other Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About XM Satellite Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About Installation
Installation of marine 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 XM5
Marine Satellite Radio Antenna in a general sense, they do not show the exact installation methods for
your particular boat.
IMPORTANT: If you are not comfortable performing a complex installation, ask your local
marine audio dealer about professional installation options.
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Introduction
The TERK XM5 Marine Satellite Radio Antenna is a high-performance antenna designed specifically
for XM Satellite Radio reception on recreational marine craft such as fishing boats, sport boats,
yachts, and sailboats. Its features include:
• Rugged antenna to withstand high-vibration salt-water environment
• High-mount capability on the boat for maximum, line-of-sight, signal path from XM satellites
• Pre-assembled, flange-mount clamp with quick-release adjustable, ratchet lever uses industrystandard 1"-14 threads for easy antenna installation
• 30' of attached, low-loss, coaxial cable and FAKRA connector for extended cable routes and ease
of installation
• Cable management system to protect cables
• Meets or exceeds all XM Satellite Radio mobile-antenna specifications
• Shock- and vibration-proof design
The TERK XM5 Marine Satellite Radio Antenna is easy to install on most recreational marine craft.
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.
XM5 Owner’s Manual
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Applications
The TERK XM5 Marine Satellite Radio Antenna can be installed on a variety of recreational marine
craft, as shown below. For details, see Installation 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 arch of a sports boat.
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TERK XM5
Marine Satellite
Radio Antenna
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Marine Satellite
Radio Antenna
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