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Plan the Antenna Location and Mounting Option Install the Antenna

Caution: When installing the antenna, do not cut or alter the antenna cable, or remove the cable

connectors.

Two considerations are necessary before installing the antenna. First, ﬁnding a suitable mounting

location, and second determining how the antenna will be mounted. There are several in-box

mounting options for the antenna, or accessories can be purchased from a marine store for

additional marine mounting options.

In choosing where to mount the antenna, consider whether you will be securing the antenna

from the underside of the mounting surface, or attaching the antenna to the mounting surface.

Also determine if the antenna wire will be passed through the mounting surface, or if it will be

routed along the surface.

If the distance between the antenna and the SXV300 Connect Tuner is more than 25 feet,

replacement antenna cables are available from Shakespeare in 35, 50, and 90 foot lengths. The

part numbers are SRC-35, SRC-50, and SRC-90. (Note that these are not extension cables.)

Choose a Location

The antenna must be mounted

horizontally, and in a location

that is open and has a clear view

of the sky.

The antenna must also be

mounted away from any metal

objects or other structures that

could block the line-of-sight

reception of the satellite signal.

The height of the antenna is not

as important as having a clear

view of the sky.

The antenna should be

mounted a minimum of 1

meter (3 ft.) away from other

radio transmitting antennas

(such as CB, VHF, or Sideband

antennas), and also in a marine

installation a minimum of 2

meters (7 ft.) from a radar

antenna.

Once you have selected a

possible mounting location,

sight a full 360

circle around

the antenna at an elevation

angle of 25º to make sure no

obstacles block the antenna’s

view of the sky.

Always mount the antenna so that it does not interfere with safe operation of the vessel or RV.

Important: When mounting to a surface using the low-proﬁle, pedestal, or extension mast

mounting method where the antenna cable will exit above the mounting surface, orient the base

or pedestal bottom so that the antenna cable exits towards the rear of the vessel or RV, away

from oncoming wind from normal vessel or vehicle motion.

Surface Mount

1. Drill a 9/16” mounting hole. When drilling fiberglass surfaces, use a small backup block of

scrap wood underneath to control push-through splintering. Use caution to avoid drilling

through or near fuel lines, fuel tanks, hydraulic lines, plumbing, or electrical wiring.

2. For mounting surfaces greater than 1/4” thick (up to 1” thick), use the extension shaft

(provided), otherwise continue with step 3.

a. Route the 6” antenna lead with TNC female connector through the center of the

extension shaft.

b. Thread the extension shaft onto the existing antenna shaft and tighten.

3. Pass the 6” antenna lead connector and cable, and extension shaft (if used), through the

hole that was drilled.

4. Apply a small bead of marine or RV sealant around the outer edge of the antenna base to

insure a watertight seal.

5. Secure the antenna to the mounting surface with the supplied retaining nut and lock

washer.

6. Connect the antenna cable to the 6” antenna lead.

7. Route the antenna cable to the SXV300 Connect Tuner and connect to the Antenna connection.

Surface Mount with Base

1. If you are going to route the antenna cable through the mounting surface, drill a 9/16”

center hole for the antenna cable. When drilling fiberglass surfaces, use a small backup

block of scrap wood to control push-through splintering. Use caution to avoid drilling

through or near fuel lines, fuel tanks, hydraulic lines, plumbing, or electrical wiring.

2. Attach the antenna onto the base by using the lock washer and retaining nut.

3. Orient the antenna as desired. Place on the mounting surface and take off the antenna

and base leaving the base gasket in the same position. Use the base gasket as a template

to mark the locations for screws.

Radar Beam

from

horizon

from

horizon

Clear 360

view of the sky in this area

*Keep antenna at least 1 meter (3 ft.) away from engine to avoid interference.

Choose Antenna Mounting Option

In-Box Mounting Options

Surface Mount

Antenna is secured from the

underside of the mounting

surface. For mounting

surfaces between 1/4” and

1” thick, use the supplied

extension shaft. Route the

antenna cable through the

mounting surface. Secure

from below the mounting

surface using the lock

washer & retaining nut.

(Marine or RV sealant

required, purchased

separately.)

Surface Mount

with Base

Antenna is secured topside

to the mounting surface,

and is also used when

the antenna cable cannot

be routed through the

mounting surface to the

underside. Secure to the

surface using 4 screws.

Pedestal Mount

Antenna is secured topside

above the mounting surface.

Route antenna cable either

through or above the

mounting surface. Secure to

the surface using 3 screws.

Optional Marine Mounting Options (purchased separately)

Extension Mast

Mount

(Marine only)

Compatible with third-

party 1”-14 threaded masts

(purchased separately)

which can be purchased

in varying lengths to

extend the antenna up a

greater distance above

the mounting surface on a

vessel. Antenna is secured

topside to the mounting

surface. Route antenna

cable either through or

above the mounting surface.

Secure to the surface using

3 screws.

Rail Mount

(Marine only)

(Shakespeare

model 4720

Rail Mount)

Use a rail mount (purchased

separately) to attach the

antenna to an existing 7/8”,

1”, or 1-1/4”rail on the vessel.

Mounting

Surface

6” Antenna

Lead

Extension

Shaft

Antenna

Retaining

Nut

Lock

Washer

Antenna

Cable

4. The provided mounting screws will accommodate most surfaces. If you find them too long,

too short, or otherwise unsuitable for your application, substitute wood screws, machine

screws/washers/nuts, or other hardware (not provided). Be sure to use only stainless steel

hardware. If you find it too difficult to start the mounting screws, drill 3 mm (7/64”) pilot

holes.

5. Either pass the 6” antenna lead along with the connector through the center hole, or, lay

the 6” antenna lead into the cable opening in the base gasket. Place the antenna, base, and

base gasket on the mounting surface aligning it to the marks made in step 3.

6. Use the provided mounting screws (or other stainless steel hardware, not provided) to

mount the antenna to the surface. Do not over-tighten the screws.

7. Connect the antenna cable to the 6” antenna lead.

8. Route the antenna cable to the SXV300 Connect Tuner and connect to the Antenna connection.

Pedestal Mount

1. If you are going to route the antenna cable through the mounting surface, drill a 9/16”

mounting hole. When drilling fiberglass surfaces, use a small backup block of scrap wood

to control push-through splintering. Use caution to avoid drilling through or near fuel lines,

fuel tanks, hydraulic lines, plumbing, or electrical wiring.

2. Assemble the antenna as shown:

a. Attach the antenna

to the base with the

lock washer and

retaining nut.

b. Align the base with

the antenna, the

base gasket, and

the pedestal top so

that the openings

for the 4 screws are

aligned, and use the

provided screws

to screw them

together.

c. Place the rubber

o-ring between

the pedestal top

and the pedestal

bottom, and screw

the pedestal

bottom into the

pedestal top.

d. Place the pedestal

gasket into the

pedestal bottom,

aligning the screw

holes.

3. Orient the antenna

as desired and mark

a pencil line on the

pedestal bottom and on

the mounting surface to

serve as an alignment

index later.

4. While holding the

pedestal gasket to the

mounting surface, lift off the remainder of the antenna assembly and use the pedestal

gasket as a template to mark the locations for the screws.

5. The provided mounting screws will accommodate most surfaces. If you find them too long,

Mounting

Surface

6” Antenna

Lead

Base Gasket

Screws &

Washers (4)

Cable Opening

Base

Antenna

Retaining

Nut

Lock Washer

Antenna

Cable

Screw Holes

for Surface Mount

with Base option,

and for assembling

the Pedestal Mount

option

Screws &

Washers (4)

Antenna

Base

Base Gasket

Lock Washer

Retaining Nut

Pedestal Top

Rubber O-Ring

Pedestal Bottom

Cable Knockout

(3 available

use only one)

Cable Groove

Pedestal Gasket

6” Antenna Lead

Cable Opening

Screws &

Washers (3)

too short, or otherwise unsuitable for your application, substitute wood screws, machine

screws/washers/nuts, or other hardware (not provided). Be sure to use only stainless steel

hardware. If you find it too difficult to start the screws, drill 7/64” pilot holes.

6. Unscrew the pedestal bottom from the rest of the antenna assembly, keeping the rubber

o-ring in place.

7. If you are not routing the 6” antenna lead out through the side of the pedestal bottom,

continue with step 9.

A needle nose pliers may be used to break off one of the three cable knockouts in the

pedestal bottom to align with the cable groove in the pedestal gasket. Refer to the

alignment mark made in step 3 to ensure the antenna cable exits the pedestal in the correct

direction.

8. Place the 6” antenna lead into the cable groove in the pedestal gasket and align with the

cable knockout in the pedestal bottom.

9. Attach the pedestal bottom and pedestal gasket to the mounting surface, orienting them

according to the alignment mark made in step 3. Use the provided mounting screws (or

other stainless steel hardware, not provided) to mount the pedestal to the surface. If you

are routing the 6” antenna lead out through the side of the pedestal bottom, do not fully

tighten the screws yet — the 6” antenna lead must be free to turn. If the 6” antenna lead is

routing through the mounting surface, route it through the mounting surface and tighten

the screws. Do not over-tighten.

10. Verify that the rubber o-ring is in place and attach the rest of the antenna assembly to the

mounted pedestal bottom by screwing it onto the pedestal bottom until tight.

Note: If you are routing the 6” antenna lead out through the side of the pedestal bottom,

make sure the antenna lead can turn freely so that it does not get twisted as you screw the

antenna assembly onto the pedestal bottom. When complete, finish tightening the 3 screws

that hold the pedestal base to the mounting surface. Do not over tighten.

11. Connect the antenna cable to the 6” antenna lead.

12. Route the antenna cable to the SXV300 Connect Tuner and connect to the Antenna connection.

Extension Mast Mount (Optional, Marine Only)

1. Follow the installation steps 2a and 2b in the Pedestal Mount section, Place the rubber

o-ring over the threads of the extension mast.

2. You will need to feed the 25’ antenna cable through the pedestal gasket and pedestal

bottom, and through the extension mast (purchased separately), and connect it to the 6”

antenna lead. Screw down the assembled antenna into the extension mast.

3. Route the antenna cable to the SXV300 Connect Tuner and connect to the Antenna connection.

Rail Mount (Optional, Marine Only)

Note: The center hole in ratchet-type antenna mounts will not accommodate the antenna

connector. You must use a rail mount which will allow the antenna cable and its connector to pass

through.

Do not cut the antenna cable and do not remove the connector in an attempt to accommodate a

ratchet-type antenna mount.

1. Follow installation steps 2a and 2b in the Pedestal Mount section.

2. Place the rubber o-ring over the threads of the rail mount (purchased separately) and route

the 6” antenna lead through the rail mount.

3. Attach the antenna assembly to the rail mount by screwing it onto the rail mount until tight.

4. Follow the instructions included with the rail mount for attaching the rail mount to the rail.

5. Connect the antenna cable to the 6” antenna lead.

6. Route the antenna cable to the SXV300 Connect Tuner and connect to the Antenna connection.

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Start Here 1 2 Plan the Antenna Location and Mounting Option Caution: When installing the antenna, do not cut or alter the antenna cable, or remove the cable connectors. Two considerations are necessary before installing the antenna. First, finding a suitable mounting location, and second determining how the antenna will be mounted. There are several in-box mounting options for the antenna, or accessories can be purchased from a marine store for additional marine mounting options.
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3 4 Make the Connections of our Platinum Plan Subscription With activation of this tuner, you’re eligible for Connect the SXV300 Connect Tuner to the radio/headunit, and the antenna to the Tuner (if you have not yet done so). 1. Secure the SXV300 Connect Tuner behind the radio/ headunit location, or behind the vessel’s helm, or the under the RV dashboard using wire ties (not included). 2. Be sure to turn OFF the SiriusXM-Ready radio/headunit before connecting the Tuner. 2.