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Antenna not detected what could this be - Sirius Sportster 4 SP4-TK1 Satellite Radio Receiver with Car Kit

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Usually the antenna is not plugged-in all the way, or you have broken the little tiny antenna wire. Try another location first, then try another antenna.

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