Use and care, Troubleshooting, Specifications – TERK Technologies XM5 User Manual
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10 Use and Care/Troubleshooting/Specifications
Use and Care
In normal daily use, the TERK XM5 Marine Satellite Radio Antenna is a rugged, high-performance
antenna that does not require any special attention.
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solutions
XM radio displays “Antenna”
•
Check antenna connections to the XM receiver.
or “Check Antenna” message
XM radio displays “No Signal”
•
Boat may be in an area where the XM signal is
message
obstructed. Move the boat to more open surroundings.
Other symptoms
•
Call TERK for help at 1-800-942-TERK (8375) on
any business day, between 9
A
.
M
. and 5:30
P
.
M
., EST
and ask for Technical Support.
Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Passive Satellite Antenna Element –
Frequency:
2332.5 to 2345.0 MHz
Gain:
2 dBic
Bandwidth:
12.5 MHz
Impedance:
50 ohms
Elevation Plane Field of View:
25° to 60°, elevation
Azimuth Plane Field of View:
Omnidirectional
Polarization:
LHCP (Circular)
LNA for Satellite Signals –
Gain:
30 dB, typical
Noise Figure:
1.2 dB, maximum
Dc Bias:
4.5 Vdc, nominal
Current Drain:
55 mA, maximum
Filter Attenuation:
25 dB, minimum
Cable –
Type:
Coaxial
Length:
30 feet
Connector:
FAKRA/SMB (Key Code: K, Color: Curry)
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