Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide

Conﬁguring Your Starmate 5

NOTE! You may ﬁnd an FM channel with static or silence that does not work

with the Starmate 5. It is possible that some type of inaudible interference

is present that prevents reception of the Starmate 5 broadcast. Your only

options are to use another FM channel or a different audio connection

method.

TIP! If you regularly drive from one location to another, such as your daily

commute, you may need to use different FM channels along your route for

best performance. If this is the case, we recommend saving the best FM

channels as presets on your FM radio and Starmate 5. Then you simply

select and match the best channel for the area you are in.

TIP! It will be much more difﬁcult to ﬁnd available FM channels in large

cities than in most suburban or rural locations. A direct audio connection

using the Aux In Cable, Cassette Adapter, or professional installation is your

best solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas.

NOTE! The SIRIUS|XM FM Channel Finder relies on data from the Federal

Communications Commission. The data may not reﬂect the latest stations in

your area. In addition, local geography and weather conditions can impact

reception, so your results may be different from the list.

NOTE! The performance of FM radios are different, based on manufacturer

and vehicle style. Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter

used by the Starmate 5. This is why we recommend a direct audio

connection using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in

your vehicle. Professional installation can also resolve almost any

performance issue.