I am on my second Sportster and it is having the same problem as the first one that I had replaced. It will work great for a few days and then suddenly exhibit a no signal x instead of three bars. I know that the antenna is mounted properly because it will work. I will call Sirius and they will walk me through some sort of "cycle" or something and it will work again. I am tired of calling them. Is the Sportster a lemon and should I purchase a different model of satellite radio receiver? I really like the Sirius programming.
Problem with Sportster
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I had the very same problem with my Sportster and it turn out to be a faulty antenna. Once a new antenna was installed the problems vanished. The installer told me that there are a good number of antenna failures. MY other problems have been the blue led lights, I lost almost all of them on my first Sportster, now with my second one I am living with a dimmed "memo" and "band" button. I also have had the power plug internal wiring lose contact inside the plug housing. Try the antenna for your problem.
I had the very same problem with my Sportster and it turn out to be a faulty antenna. Once a new antenna was installed the problems vanished. The installer told me that there are a good number of antenna failures. MY other problems have been the blue led lights, I lost almost all of them on my first Sportster, now with my second one I am living with a dimmed "memo" and "band" button. I also have had the power plug internal wiring lose contact inside the plug housing. Try the antenna for your problem.
The Sportster have been known to have problems with their backlights. I believe the newer version of it doesn't have that problem anymore.
Try www.thesiriusstore.com if you can't find a replacement locally. They also have open box items very cheap. They have one now for $30.---Ray
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