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yond finger tight. Repeat this procedure with the other U-bolt. When all the hex nuts are snug,
verify that the antenna is facing the correct direction and begin tightening each hex nut with a
3/8” wrench. Turn each hex nut one-half turn and then move to the next hex nut repeating this
one-half turn pattern until all the hex nuts are equally tight. Tighten the hex nuts enough so
that the antenna is secured to the mast or pole, but do not overtighten them.
aDjusting anD aiming the antenna
The pod portion of the antenna (where the SIRIUS logo is printed) needs to be adjusted and
aimed so that it is level and horizontal to the sky. There are two possible adjustments that may
be made on the antenna to accomplish this: tilting the antenna pod itself (1), and adjusting
the antenna support arm (2), as shown in Figure 13.
1
Antenna Pod
HORIZONTAL LEVEL
SKY
Adjustment
Screw
Adjustment
Screw
2
Slightly loosen the adjustment screws and position the antenna so that the top of the antenna
pod is level, with the top of the pod horizontal to the sky as shown. When the antenna is
adjusted correctly, tighten the adjustment screws but be careful not to overtighten them.
Figure 13Figure 13