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XM Radio Activation
XM Radio is over 100 channels of radio broadcasts with the signal delivered by satellite and (depend-
ing on location) transferred by terrestrial antennas. The radio is a subscription-based service with a
monthly provider fee and an activation charge. XM radio broadcasts several channels for preview but
will not broadcast the full range of channels without activation. Activation and billing are handled sole-
ly through XM Radio.
To activate the XM tuner:
1. Turn on the power, select the XM Tuner source, and select channel 0. The tuner’s eight-character
XM satellite Radio ID number will appear on the display. Write the number down to have it
available when contacting XM Radio for activation. The number is also shown on the back of the
unit and on the product box.
2. To subscribe, have a major credit card and your XM Radio ID number at hand and contact XM at
http://www.xmradio.com/activation You can also activate service by calling XM Radio at
1-800-852-9696. You will be guided through the activation process step by step.
3. A complete and up-to-date full channel listing is available on the XM Radio website,
www.xmradio.com.
XM Radio Displays
In addition to Channel and Category information, the XM tuner will broadcast operating condition mes-
sages when the following conditions occur:
Display Condition
ANTENNA Antenna not connected
UPDATING Updating encryption code
LOADING Acquiring channel audio or information
OFF AIR Channel not in service
CH- - - Channel (SID) no longer available
- - - - - - Corresponding Artist Name or Song Title are null (empty)
- - - - - - No channel available for the chosen category
USER
INTERNAL SOURCE - XM TUNER
XM Radio Overview