When you purchase satellite radio for your home, you'll receive a receiver that transmits the radio stations from a satellite dish to your satellite radio devices. If you've purchase Sirius satellite radio, the receiver is called the S50. The S50 makes it possible for you to listen to your Sirius in your home, but when placed in the wrong area or obstructed incorrectly, you might get a weak signal. To avoid disruption in your audio, improve the S50 reception so you always receive your favorite Sirius channels.
Instructions
1. Set up your satellite receiver properly. The S50 should be set up near a window for the best reception. Always place the receiver due south, facing the actual Sirius satellite.
2. Open the S50 only halfway with the back of the receiver facing the window. Then, turn on your radio and access "Setup" and "Signal Indicator." Watch the indicator as you tilt the S50 and stop once you have full signal strength. Check the signal strength when you lose reception; you might need to readjust the S50 position from time to time.
3. Remove anything that could obstructing the S50's reception. For instance, the window nearest the S50 should be unobstructed by implements such as blinds or drapes. Beware also of bars, screens, trees and shrubs, buildings and roof overview of the S50's view of the sky.
4. Purchase a home dock for your radio. Your home Sirius comes with the receiver that transmits to available radio devices around the home. While the radios are portable, they work best when docked in a home docking station connected to the S50 which helps the radio receive a better signal. Your S50 is more effective when transmitting to a docked radio.
5. Keep radios and other wireless devices close to the S50. The receiver transmits up to 30 feet wirelessly, so expect to hear some choppiness or experience a loss of signal if you move your radios too far from the receiver.
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