Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide
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Activation
Before you can enjoy Commercial-Free Music, plus Sports, News, Talk & 
Entertainment, you need to activate your Starmate 5:
1  Make sure your Starmate 5 is properly installed, turned on, and 
receiving the SIRIUS signal so that you can hear the audio on channel 
184.
2  When you first turn on the Starmate 5, after the startup sequence, the 
SIRIUS channel lineup may update. Wait until any channel updates have 
completed before pressing any buttons. 
Once the channels have been updated, 
the radio will automatically tune to 
channel 184.
3  Make a note of the SIRIUS ID. You can 
find it:
•on channel 0 (zero)
•on a label on the bottom of the gift box
•on the label on the back of your 
Starmate 5.
4  Activate your service: 
•Online: Go to www.sirius.com and click 
on “Install and Activate”
  OR
•By phone: Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS    
(1-888-539-7474)










