Sirius "cutting out"

[Brettzky-JK757]

I'm new to this Sirius SatRadio (though familiar with Satellite communications) and cannot figure out why my signal will cut out or need to reacquire signal in places that are otherwise open, unblocked and able to "see the sky".

Any ideas on this or is this something to bring up when I go see the dealer about the ABS Recall?

Thanks.

[mtnmedic]

I'm new to this Sirius SatRadio (though familiar with Satellite communications) and cannot figure out why my signal will cut out or need to reacquire signal in places that are otherwise open, unblocked and able to "see the sky".

Any ideas on this or is this something to bring up when I go see the dealer about the ABS Recall?

Thanks.

I doubt the dealer will be much help from reading threads here and elsewhere, but i would call Sirius and ask them to send a signal to your unit and see what they can tell you. The might be able to diagnose the problem, thought i would imagine it is simply an antenna issue.

Oh yeah, I still have a separate Sirius unit through FM modulation and i remember that when i set it up, i had to calibrate it to where i am in the country to line it up with the best satellites...maybe that's part of it too?

Let me know, i just got a factory head unit Sirius capable and will be installing soon.

[tolh13]

I'm new to this Sirius SatRadio (though familiar with Satellite communications) and cannot figure out why my signal will cut out or need to reacquire signal in places that are otherwise open, unblocked and able to "see the sky".

Any ideas on this or is this something to bring up when I go see the dealer about the ABS Recall?

Thanks.

looked this up on the sirius site:
8. Why has my radio lost its signal?
While we do have an extensive network of ground repeaters (towers that rebroadcast our satellite signal to help give maximum coverage) in many metropolitan areas, factors such as microwaves and physical obstruction (bridges and tunnels) can still temporarily disrupt your radio’s reception.

However, this problem is largely held at bay by the four-second buffer created by slight broadcasting delays between our two satellites orbiting over the continental United States and our extensive ground network of repeaters.

Read our Car Installation Tips to get the best reception in your vehicle.

might by like cell phones with dead spots?

[Brettzky-JK757]

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Read our Car Installation Tips to get the best reception in your vehicle.

might by like cell phones with dead spots?

Sounds like the dead spots thing more than anything.

Thanks for checking into that!

[ericdewayne]

I just installed an xm reviever in my rig today. Man I freaking love this thing. Dont really know the diff between xm and sirius besides sirius having the stern show, but it was a super easy and clean install and looks very factory. Here's to to listening to satalite radio on trails in the middle of nowhere!

P.S. How much does Sirius run a month? XM is 12 bucks...

[duneslider]

If you tell them you want to cancel they will keep giving you better deals until you sign back up. I think we were paying somewhere around 7-8 bucks before we dropped it. Ipod won us over, other wise loved it.

Bryan

[Archer]

Hey 757 not to highjack the thread but sort of on topic Eric you got a pic? I like XM better than Sirrius and would like to see the install

[Brettzky-JK757]

Hey 757 not to highjack the thread but sort of on topic Eric you got a pic? I like XM better than Sirrius and would like to see the install

I don't think it's a highjack. I'd be interested myself.

[Robar]

I got a free Delphi Roady XT w/ car kit, all I had to do was 3 months service, but I got free activation and 1 month free service. So I got the whole thing for 2 months activation. If anyone is interested I think it was some type of holiday promo.
I put the antena on the top center of the windshield frame and I only lose signal when under something like the Sonic shack. Although I can be parked in my garage with the door closed and it works there.

[ericdewayne]

I would love to get some pics up on here but my girlfriends damn cat knocked my $400 digital camera off the kitchen table and into its waterbowl yesterday!! Now its a $400 paperweight! I need a beer. (and a kickass christmas present from my girlfriend) btw, I also got the roady xt. The antenna wire runs up the passenger side windshield frame and between the weatherstripping of the soft top to rest on the top of the frame. Its a magnet, so no adhesive on your paint. Gotta go though, im gonna go kick the cat.

[Archer]

Just pick up the cat hold it real close and call your jeep a car maybe God will take care of things:rotflmao1:

[Johnny HotFoot]

My sirius signal cuts out every so often, only for a split second, but it cuts out a few times an hour if not more often tha that? ..... on my Durango I lost the signal long enough to cut out, but much less often.... so I wonder where the sat antenae is on the JK?

I love sat radio btw..... the choices and the lack of comercials/interuption is awesome!!

[Egmont]

I too have a problem with XM, to many dead spots.
On the other hand, I also have XM on my bike, Gold Wing, there I have very few dead spots.
On a certain stretch on my way home, the JK cuts in and out constantly, with the bike, it never misses a beat. Go figure.:naw:

[eng23inelt]

Just pick up the cat hold it real close and call your jeep a car maybe God will take care of things:rotflmao1:

:rotflmao2: :LOL: :D :rotflmao1:

[JKGuy]

With Sirius I've found that certain radio signals, such as traffic radars used to monitor freeway speeds, tend to interfere with the signal. I have several locations in Los Angeles were I lose the signal for a few seconds. It baffled me until I noticed those gray radomes on the overhead signs, then it all made sense. I suspect that other random radio or microwave signals occasionally cause problems.

[mslc10]

my sirius sux real bad even with an external antenna.:naw: ...going back to xm ( I think)

[eng23inelt]

Maybe I am just fortunate but I have yet to have a problem with my Sirius cutting out. I wish I could give you guys some answers and if I have the same problem I'll post up.:driving:

[eddie-jk101]

hey that exhaust sounds real good.did you have someone make the parts for you or did you fab. them yourself? id like to do the same if you could help me out. thanks

[RubiConz]

My Sirius is golden!! No probs except in tunnels.:yup:

[wallerdog]

My sirius signal cuts out every so often, only for a split second, but it cuts out a few times an hour if not more often tha that? ..... on my Durango I lost the signal long enough to cut out, but much less often.... so I wonder where the sat antenae is on the JK?

I love sat radio btw..... the choices and the lack of comercials/interuption is awesome!!

I would like to replace the stock antennae but I fear that my sat radio runs through it somehow. Where is that SAT antennae?

[atomicmecha]

I would like to replace the stock antennae but I fear that my sat radio runs through it somehow. Where is that SAT antennae?

the sat antennae is under that piece of plastic on top of the radio. the radio antennae outside the jeep doesnt have anything to do with the sat radio, so you can replace it without worry.

[racerx]

I would like to replace the stock antennae but I fear that my sat radio runs through it somehow. Where is that SAT antennae?

I have heard it's above the sound bar but have not verified this myself.

[SFD1248]

I don't know where it would be above the sound bar. I have crawled all over the jeep with the top down and see nothing that could be the sat. antenna. Now it could be inside the plastic piece that is the sound bar

[wallerdog]

the sat antennae is under that piece of plastic on top of the radio. the radio antennae outside the jeep doesnt have anything to do with the sat radio, so you can replace it without worry.

Thanks, this my first jeep. I freaking love it and want to start making it "mine".
I am going to have alot of newbie questions.

[last minute]

I don't know about the rest of you, but my antenna is located on the top side of the soundbar (passenger side). The antenna that is located above the radio under the plastic piece is for the compass.

[skydyvyr]

Hmmmmmm... I've had that cover off several times, and all I've ever seen in there are the compass sensor and GPS antenna. I do have Sirius installed and know that the antenna lead goes off elsewhere in the vehicle.

I've never had a need or occasion to find it, but I've read the posts of several who mention that it is located in the soundbar above the Passenger side B-Pillar.

[LiquidSmile]

I don't know about the rest of you, but my antenna is located on the top side of the soundbar (passenger side). The antenna that is located above the radio under the plastic piece is for the compass.:werdsign: