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Do I need a subscription to use the Directed Electronics Sirius Starmate 5 Satellite Radio Receiver ?
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∙ 14y ago
Satellite radio works on a pay model.Without a subscription you can't receive the programming.
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Do I need to install the Directed Electronics Sirius Starmate 5 Satellite Radio Receiver ?
It has to be installed just like any other car stereo.If you can do that you're okay.
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