Monday, March 28, 2011

Install Sirius Satellite Radio In A Car

Sirius satellite radio programming differs from conventional radio programming by offering paid subscribers over 100 channels of music, news, sports and talk through a signal that is clear and consistent throughout most of North America. And because it is a paid service, it is also uncut and uncensored.


Instructions


Install Sirius Satellite Radio in Your Car


1. Install the right Sirius satellite radio receiver for your car. For instance, if you're happy with your existing car stereo, you may want to buy an add-on unit that sticks to the center console or dashboard of your vehicle. If you're looking to upgrade your existing car stereo, then purchase a new unit that has Sirius broadcast capabilities built into it.


2. Place the magnetic antenna, which is around the size of a small box of matches, on the roof of your car near a window, door or hatch. Route the thin, yet sturdy, wire to the receiver by dressing it through the rubber weather stripping into your car's interior. Hide the wire as much as possible by running it underneath the carpeting of your car or using more Velcro to secure it above the carpeting.


3. Use the owner's manual of your Sirius satellite radio to match the frequency of the Sirius receiver to a predetermined frequency on your existing FM tuner. This is done by locating a frequency that is not currently being used for broadcast in your area. You will be able to program this into your Sirius receiver, and set the preset on the existing car radio.


4. Activate your Sirius satellite radio by logging onto the Sirius website and paying for one of its subscription plans using a credit card (see Resources below). Once you have entered the code located on your Sirius receiver, your order will be processed, and you will be able to receive Sirius programming in just a few minutes.


5. Call Sirius directly, using the toll-free number in the owner's manual, to activate your satellite radio if you do not have access to a computer.







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