Hey guys this is my first thread... I just picked up an 06 hemi qcsb. It has the sat radio option on the stereo and what I think is the sat radio antenea on the cab... when I switch to sat radio it goes to channel 163 and just stays there no matter which way I turn the tuner... is this normal if I dont have a subscription? Or is the radio broke? And what does dodge use, Xm/Sirius?

 

Also, can you use the stock sirius antenna with an aftermarket double din head unit?

 

anyone?

 

the channels won't change because you don't have a subscrition to Sirius. Once you have an account the radio will be fine. Same thing happened to my stock radio when the free trial subscription ran out. No the factory Sat antenna will not work with an after market head unit.

 

I thought I read somewhere that if you have sat radio and no subscription, when you turn on the sat radio the sirius emergency weather channel will come on... is this true? I get nothing, not even static.

 

no, there will be no noise. Mine flashed an 800# for Sirius to call to sign up.
This is the email they sent me:

Your radio could be 1 of 4 radios so we're sending instructions of all
for on obtaining ESN/SID#:

1. Ensure the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY and the radio is powered
OFF before moving onto step 2. Press the EJECT CD and TIME buttons simultaneously for three seconds to display the 12 digit ESN/SID. To exit the ESN/SID display mode push any other button.

2. Turn the key to ACC or start vehicle.
Turn radio ON by using radio power button.
Press "MODE" to enter satellite radio as the source.
Press the soft "OPTIONS" button.
12 digit ESN will be displayed.

3. Turn the key to ACC or start vehicle.
Turn radio ON by using radio power button.
Depress & cycle the "CD AUX" button until SAT is displayed on the
screen.
Use lower left **** to highlight the "SET" icon in the screen.
Press "CANCEL" button four times.
The 12 digit ESN will be displayed.
If the ESN is not displayed repeat steps 3-6.

4. Ensure the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY and the radio is powered
OFF before moving onto step 2.
Press TAPE "EJECT" or "CD EJECT" and "TIME" buttons simultaneously for
three seconds to display the 12 digit ESN/SID.
Press "SEEK UP" button until all digits are displayed

To begin your subscription, please call SIRIUS Customer Care at
888-539-7474, so that one of our friendly representatives can assist
you. If you would prefer not to activate over the phone, you may also
do so online! To activate online, please follow these simple steps:

- Visit www.sirius.com
- Click Install-Activate
- Once you have followed the steps indicated on that page, click "Activate Here"