Here are some common issues and possible solutions.
Off Air
The channel you've selected is not currently broadcasting. Tune to another channel.
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Your SiriusXM radio is acquiring audio or program information from the satellite. This message usually goes away in a few seconds.
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Your SiriusXM radio is acquiring audio or program information from the satellite. This message usually goes away in a few seconds.
Check to make sure your XM radio and your car radio are tuned to the same FM frequency.
Make sure all of the cables between your SiriusXM radio and your stereo system are connected firmly and securely. Make sure the FM mode in the SiriusXM Radio is turned Off. Make sure host radio is on auxiliary input mode.
Audio fades or has static when listening
Check to make sure all cables are connected firmly and securely. If the problem persists, it may be interference from another FM channel. Refer to the "Find an FM Frequency" section in your SiriusXM radio's user guide. Find the best FM channel for your area here: www.siriusxm.com/fmchannel.
Audio sounds too soft
Raise or lower the FM audio level until the sound quality improves. Refer to the "Setting the Line Out Level" section in your SiriusXM radio's user guide.
Instant Traffic and Weather channels sound different from other XM channels
These channels use a different audio technology than the other XM channels so they often sound different than other XM channels.
These channels use a different audio technology than the other XM channels so they often sound different than other XM channels.
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Your SiriusXM radio turns off unexpectedly
If your radio has a sleep timer, and it is set, your SiriusXM radio will turn off after the selected length of time. Turn off the Sleep Timer feature.
Signal Refresh
If you need a signal refresh on your radio you can go to the SiriusXM Radio Refresh Website. Be sure to have your radio ID and the receiver on when you submit for the refresh.
Customer called and said the antenna they ordered did not fit their boombox
Since all all antenna connections for boomboxes are universal SMB plugs we know that there is an issue with one of the following things.
- Customer did not get all the parts in their order
- Customer is using the antenna in a way that it is not intended
- Antenna is not compatible with their receiver or boombox
Solution
The customer did not receive the 3 foot whip cable that comes with the antenna that converts from RG6 COAX to SMB to plug into the antenna port on the back of the boombox. A related order was created and the item shipped out to the customer.
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