[CA] [CA11] Help updating SR100 software

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

tmitchell5188,

Q. I did notice that sometimes the sirius weather comes right in, and other times it takes a long time lock in on the sirius satellite, and thus, no Sirius radio either. Is their a battery in the Sirius antenna that needs replaced or does the sirius antenna have a fixed lifespan?
A. The Sirius antennas do not feature a battery. However the transmitted satellite signal is relatively weak and accordingly, the Sirius antenna must be installed where it must have an unobstructed view of the skies overhead. I have seen instances where the antenna is installed on the rail or other hull surface where a person seated next to the antenna will cause significantly reduced signal receptions. It has been my experience that if the receiver is reporting a signal strength which is anything other than 3 bars, then satellite weather will be slow to update and satellite radio will cut in and out.