How Do You Install A Satellite Receiver Antenna?
You’ve finally decided to make the leap to commercial-free satellite radio. However, you’re not sure where or how the antenna needs to be set up. While placement will vary depending upon which satellite radio provider you use, set-up can be completed in a few simple steps. Find the right location. For either service you want a location that has a direct path to the sky without any branches, overhangs, buildings or other obstructions in the way. For XM radio, you want to mount the antenna so that it has a clear view of the southern sky. For Sirius, placement depends more on your location: Think of the satellites as being located over Minnesota and place your antenna accordingly, so it will likely be facing north and perhaps east or west depending upon where you are. You can mount the antenna in a window that has a clear view of the appropriate sky, on the outside of the home or possibly inside the home. For the latter option, test it to make sure that it works before proceeding to the n