Satellite radio (SDAR), function - GF82.60-P-0006PO

Model 203.0 /2 as of 1.6.05 with CODE (536) SIRIUS satellite radio 

After the COMAND operating, display and control unit (A40/3) (with code (530) COMAND APS USA (with navigation system)) or the radio (A2) has been activated by operating the "ON" button and the "SAT" menu has been selected, the SDAR antenna (A2/82) receives S-band satellite signals. The SDAR antenna (A2/82) is also able to receive the corresponding signals from terrestrial gap-filling stations (mostly in towns). The satellite signals received by the SDAR antenna (A2/82) are passed on to the SDAR control unit (N87/5) via a coaxial cable. However, the "Satellite radio" function must be enabled by a network operator to permit reception. When operated for the first time, the "SAT" menu displays the telephone number and the identification of the network operator on the screen.

Satellite receivers are distinguished by a high number of storable channels in order to be able to cope with the wealth of available stations. Therefore, when the "Satellite radio" function is enabled, between 100 and 224 stations can additionally be received. Display and selection of the stations ensue via the COMAND operating, display and control unit (A40/3).

The S-band satellite signals are forwarded to the SDAR control unit (N87/5), processed and transferred via the Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) to the COMAND operating, display and control unit (A40/3).