DIY: Install Your Own Satellite Radio Antenna

As the popularity of satellite radio continues to grow over the conventional radio, so does the benefits of owning a satellite radio. But what are those benefits? One benefit, and the most popular of all, will be the ability of listening to your favorite music with no commercial - that is right, commercial free radio. Other benefits would include a wider range of signal strength, something that is somewhat weak when it comes to the traditional radio. You also have a variety of opportunities to listen to different types of music, sports, and talk shows. These are just some of the best benefits that satellite radio has over the conventional radio. The con of owning a satellite radio will only be monthly fees of $12.99; but you can make that fee even shorter by paying annually - trust me having a satellite radio is priceless.

There are a few small companies out there that are trying to make a name for themselves by selling these satellite radios; but only two type of companies - or satellite radios - are on the top of the competition:

XM Satellite Radio - offers over 100 channels that specializes in, not only music, sports, talk shows, weather(two channels dedicated for every city of the United States), and traffic (two channels that gives traffic patterns around the United States). When is comes to its music choice, the XM radio offers over one-million tittles to choose from; making their playlist one of the deepest in satellite radio. The monthly fee to have your XM radio activated is, $12.99 (think annual).

Sirius - is the most well known satellite radio out there. With over 60 channels to chose from, and a variety of formats - Football, Horse Racing, Soccer, Talk Shows, and much more - Sirius takes the crown in the satellite radio war. If that is not enough to convince you their music playlist also allows you - the listener - to be able to listen to World music. The World music options gives you the ability to listen to music from countries, such as, Africa, Brazil, Asia, and the Caribbeans - perfect for those who are from a different countries.

Both Sirius and XM satellite radio also offer channels that gives up-and-coming artist the boost they are looking for.

Still think the Conventional radio is still better? Keep in mind that the traditional radio offers commercials that interrupts your relaxing time, and its signal can be weak at times when going under a garage, tunnels, certain parts of the home, and in office buildings. I have yet had problems with the signal of a satellite radio.

So, after reading the top half of this article, you decided to dump your house radio and get a satellite radio for your home. How do you install your own antenna? Though it is easier to get a professional to do the job , it can be a lot more cheaper to do it yourself. Here are some simple steps to install your very own home antenna:

Step 1 - refer to your manual or satellite radio's company web site, this will give you easy instructions. If you are reading this article it is because you either lost your copy or just rather have it explained in simple terms - trust me their instruction can make your head spin.

Step 2 - grab your antenna and find a place in your roof where you would want to mount it. . Once you decide where you want to mount your antenna, locate your area number - you can find this location map in Sirius' web site.

Step 3 - Determine the direction you need to aim your antenna. For example, if you live in area 3 (Florida) you will have to aim your antenna North or Northwest of its location - you can find this on the site.

Step 4 - mount the antenna onto your roof, facing its proper location. Keep in mind that is recommend it that you place your satellite radio outdoors instead of indoors. This is when using your radio you can maximize your signal strength while in use in the home.

I thought that Installing one of these antennas would be hard, but it actually turned out to be a lot easier then I thought. Just make sure to keep your instruction guide with you. Even thought they can give you a headache, it is very reliable.