Crestron
SRD-ANT-1LD-PAK
Antenna
System
Mounting Hardware
Wall Mount
Bracket
Saddle
U-Bolt
2” DirecTV Pole
1 ¾” Dish Network Pole
Hookup
After the antenna is mounted, refer to the diagram on page 1, connect cables, attach
the in-line amplifier(s), adjust the antenna position, and finalize the installation as
follows:
1. Attach the in-line amplifier to the antenna using a short RG-6 cable (not
supplied), providing a strain relief for the cable. Ensure the amplifier is
oriented with the
Ant
end toward the antenna and the
Radio
end toward the
radio.
NOTE:
For best results in all configurations, use quad-shielded RG-6 cable
whenever possible.
2. Connect an RG-6 cable not longer than 350 feet with male F-connectors to
the in-line amplifier
Radio
end.
3. Using the supplied 3-foot F-Female to SMB adapter cable, connect the
RG-6 cable from the antenna to the radio’s antenna input.
4. Adjust the azimuth and elevation pointing of the antenna for best reception
using the antenna signal strength menu in the radio. The antenna has a beam
width of ± 25º, which is narrower than standard consumer-quality home-kit
antennas, but provides higher gain and rejection to multi-path interference.
The “Appendix”, which starts on page 8, lists exact magnetic azimuth
bearings and elevation pointing angles for many major cities throughout the
US and Canada.
5. Tighten all hardware and seal the outdoor connectors using the included
weather boot or other means to prevent moisture ingress.
Aiming the Antenna
Refer to the documentation supplied with the tuner/radio for information on
observing signal strength. Adjust the antenna as required to maximize the signal.
XM Reception
XM has two satellites located in fixed orbital positions in the southern sky (at 115°
W longitude and 85º W longitude). These satellites each carry all of the XM
channels, so it is only required to have an un-obscured line-of-sight to one of these
orbital locations.
Installation Guide – DOC. 6722A
Antenna System: SRD-ANT-1LD-PAK
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