How to Activate Sirius Radio in Canada
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SIRIUS satellite radios come in different looks so read the instructions fully before activating.radio image by Ewe Degiampietro from Fotolia.com
Set up the radio per the instructions found with the package so that it's ready to be turned on. Be sure the antenna is connected. - 2
The bar code has the letters SID at the beginning followed by the ID/ESN number.pencil and barcode image by Anatoly Tiplyashin from Fotolia.com
Locate the 12-digit ID/ESN number for the radio. This looks like a bar code sticker that is found on the radio itself. - 3
Depending upon where in Canada the radio is located will determine which direction the antenna should point.canada map image by Vladislav Gajic from Fotolia.com
Point the tuner antenna towards an unobstructed view of the sky. The roof or outside is the best location for an antenna; however, the radio will work if the antenna is placed in a window providing that it points in the right direction. The SIRIUS Canada website provides a simple colour-coded map to help you determine where you should point the antenna. For example, if you live in the southwestern provinces, you should point the antenna east. - 4
The stronger the signal, the less likely the signal will cut out.Illustration of a satellite image by Nicemonkey from Fotolia.com
Turn on the satellite radio and tune it to channel 184. Test the antenna signal strength via the menu options found on the radio. Adjust the antenna as necessary until the radio receives the strongest signal. - 5
One short phone call or a quick visit to the website is all that's needed to activate the radio after setup.phone call #2 image by Lev Dolgatshjov from Fotolia.com
Contact SIRIUS either via their website or at their Customer Care phone number (1-888-539-7474) to activate. Be sure to have a major credit card handy and the ID/ESN number for verification. When the credit card and the ID/ESN number have been confirmed and validated by SIRIUS Canada, the satellite radio will be activated.
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