Audiovox XM6 Terk Outdoor Home Antenna
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Manufacturer: TerkBrand: Terk
Edition: Electronics
Model: XM6
Color: Black
Publisher: Terk
Studio: Terk
Music Label: Terk
Product features:
- Universal mounting allows you to install on a roof, wall mast or balcony
- For use with single-input receivers
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Customer Review: Buy antenna AND F Jack to SMB Plug Adapter
Summary: 5 Stars
I've installed two of these antennas on our house, and am about to install a third.
I've read other reviews on amazon website related to this antenna and will address some of the more frequent comments.
1. Buy your own coax(RG6 Quad shield) from a supplier online or in your area. Learn how to use coax tools. I recommend buying
compression tool and coax stripper sold under the Ideal brand in Home Depot. Also buy a supply of compression
coax connectors. DO NOT use the old style crimp fittings - too much trouble and not reliable. The prepackaged
extensions are WAY too high overpriced. If you tinker with electronic components you will eventually save yourself
buying premade cables.
2. Buy F Jack to SMB Plug Adapter available all over the internet. Make sure you look carefully at an illustration
of exactly what the jack looks like. It's difficult to distinguish the male and female versions because of the small
scale size. You will need one per inbound to XM receiver.
3. There are endless comments on the outdoor boot.Note: the boot is designed to be installed prior to terminating the
coax end. Lube the cable with WD40 and slide it on prior to terminating the connection. If you can't do that a glob of silicon will seal the connection as well. For uber purists there is overpriced silicon lubrication for this kind of thing as well. I have had no issues with the boot.
4. There is "in the sky" satellite transmission as well as terrestial repeaters that broadcast the XM signal. Determine
which you are receiving by looking at the receiver display(not all receivers have this feature). This is where it helps to have an XM receiver integrated into a receiver component - mine has a video out that displays channels and which kind of signal is being received.The point is that you might have more antenna placement options than you think. Rural users like me rely
on the sky signal.
5. I have hooked two receivers to a single antenna but without an XM approved splitter. The receivers have a sensitive antenna check circuit that receives the signal but signals "check antenna" constantly IF both are powered up simultaneously. It is cheaper to put up an additional antenna rather than buy a splitter with XM approved cicuitry. Having looked at some
aftermarket satellite splitter kits - not all of them will work and many don't state whether they are for video satellite or
SiriusXM reception. At this review the market price is $38 for the Terk XM6.
6. Go online and setup an account to manage your account and get rehits on receivers. Remember that it's best to leave the
units on at least 20 continuous minutes per month to keep the receiver unlocked. Ours get daily use.
7. The best way to mount this antenna is on a J wall mount. This allows adjustment and grounding
the mount. I had a satellite dish tv antenna change and talked the tech into leaving the old mount.
Description of Audiovox XM6 Terk Outdoor Home Antenna
Satellite outdoor home antenna features:-mounts to the exterior of home for clear reception of the xm satellite transmission.-all hardware included.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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