How to Boost XM Signal
Those driving in Toyota, General Motors and other vehicles equipped with XM satellite radio have little trouble picking up the satellite signal. But those who have hooked up their home stereo systems with XM may find that a strong signal isn't a certainty indoors. Sometimes a south-facing window needed for optimal antenna placement doesn't exist or is inconveniently placed. Fortunately, there are ways for those at home to boost XM's signal. A $40 investment can yield the same quality sounds of "Willie's Place" or "The Spectrum" that you get in your car.
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Instructions
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Open the XM satellite radio signal repeater kit, which should include a transmitter, a repeater antenna and an A/C power adaptor. Plug the A/C power adaptor and the antenna contained in the home kit into the back of the transmitter. You should see two blue lights on the front of the transmitter to indicate the power and home kit antenna are connected.
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Connect the repeater antenna to the back of the home stand that is contained in your XM home kit. Also, connect an A/C adaptor that came in your home system to the back of the home stand.
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Place the transmitter in as high of a location as possible--either on a flat surface or mounted to a wall--and near a south-facing window. Position the repeater antenna within eyesight of the transmitter. Place the transmitter antenna in a vertical position.
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Place the XM receiver into the home stand. Check to see that you are receiving at least two bars on the face of the receiver, which indicates a decent signal from the transmitter antenna. Select the XM channel you prefer and begin listening.
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Tips & Warnings
The repeater antenna may be positioned up to 75 feet away from transmitter.
Any furniture, walls, floors or people that obstruct the path between the transmitter and repeater antenna will weaken the signal to the XM receiver.
The transmitter and other wireless devices like cell phones or pagers may not interact well. If interference in the transmitter signal occurs, move the wireless devices away from the unit.
