Satellite Radio R146 , activating

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When using for first time or when replacing Satellite Radio R146 tuner, it must be enabled (activated) by the provider (XM or Sirius).

The subscription and application for activation can coincide with submission of all necessary data (US postal address, credit card number, radio ID (XM) or SID (Sirius)) to the providers call center.

Only SIRIUS:

SIRIUS sends the activation sequence 6 times within the first hour after apply for the activation. If no successful activation results, another activation sequence must be requested at the SIRIUS call center.

Requirements

Customer has subscribed to XM or Sirius
Satellite Radio R146 is installed and connected
Radio R is adapted/coded accordingly
Ignition switched on

Procedure

Switch Radio R on and selection Satellite Radio R146 reception area.
Attempt to receive "free" channels in XM- (e.g. channel 1) or Sirius-band (only channel 184).
Change location if necessary.

If "free" channels can be received clearly, the activation information sent by the provider (XM or Sirius) can also be received clearly.

A poor reception situation can prevent a successful activation even though activation information is being broadcast. In this case, vehicle location must be changed (an activation is also possible while vehicle is moving). There are e.g. workshops, garages, parking buildings, underground garages, fuel filling stations with extensive roofs and all other parking areas with signal shadows must be avoided.

In built-up areas with terrestial radio system coverage and in inner-cities, it is possible to activate using a repeater instead of the satellite.