SIRIUS Satellite Radio Starmate 5

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Pros

  • Clear display (13)
  • Easy to use (12)
  • Attractive design (11)
  • Easy to install (10)
  • Portable (10)
  • Reliable reception (8)
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Cons

  • Poor reception / weak antenna (3)
  • Fm transmitter weak (1)
  • Hard to install (1)
  • Hard to see display (1)

Best Uses

  • Car (13)
  • Music (12)
  • Travel (10)
  • Sports (7)
  • Talk shows (7)
  • News (6)
  • Boat (1)
  • Home stereo (1)
 
 
 

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Make your drive more enjoyable with an ultra-compact receiver specifically designed for today's vehicles.

Specification Description
Model ST5TK1R
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Type Remote
Benefits Easy-to-read, six-line display simultaneously shows channel, category, Song title and moreGame Alert prompts you when favorite sports
Built-in Clock Digital clock
Capacity UOM mAh
Channels 120 Channels
Chemistry Lithium
Connections Satellite antenna in (1)FM antenna in (1)Aucio in 1/8" (1)
Controls Menu, display, memo, rewind, play/pause, fast forward, select, power, channel up/down, category previous/next, presets (0-9), band, jump, FM preset
Controls / Adjustments Brightness, contrast
Country Of Origin China
Description Header All radio is not created equal.
Display Catalog Number 12-491
Display Information Artist, song title, channel information
Enclosure Color Black
End Product Indicator Yes
Included in the Box SIRIUS Starmate™RF remote controlVehicle dockSuction cup mountVent mountVehicle power adapte
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model ST5TK1R
New Date Sun Dec 21 00:00:00 CST 2008
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Depth 0.6
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 2.5
Product Type Receivers & tuners
Product Weight 3.7
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 4.5
Radio Frequency Range 88.1-107.9
Size Coin Cell
Supported Languages English
Technology RF
Type LCD
Voltage 3
Voltage Required 12V DC
Voltage UOM Volts

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Last update: Aug 27, 2009

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Starmate 5 Reviews

 
 
 

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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

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[0 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Buy this one - it's cheaper overall

"BUY THIS ONE!!! This is currently the only Sirius radio that can use the a la carte plan. Don't waste your money on channels you will never listen to. The a la carte plan is only $6.95 a month, and gives you 50 channels OF YOUR CHOOSING (more channels are only a few cents more each)! Why spend twice as much to get a whole bunch of channels that don't appeal to you? Why give Sirius more of your hard-earned m..." Read Full Review »

Mar 06, 2009 by JEK3

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2.0
BAD RECEPTION

"THE RECEPTION IS HORRIBLE. WAY TOO MUCH STATIC & I'M USING BOTH ANTENNAS..." Read Full Review »

Mar 19, 2009 by GATOR

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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Starmate 5 Review

Buy this one - it's cheaper overall

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Clear Display
  • Easy To Install

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Car
  • Music
 

"BUY THIS ONE!!! This is currently the only Sirius radio that can use the a la carte plan. Don't waste your money on channels you will never listen to. The a la carte plan is only $6.95 a month, and gives you 50 channels OF YOUR CHOOSING (more channels are only a few cents more each)! Why spend t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 6 2009
JEK3
Fredericksburg, VA
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Starmate 5 Review

Worth every penny

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Display
  • Easy To Install
  • Easy To Use
  • Portable
  • Reliable Reception

    Cons

  • FM transmitter weak

    Best Uses

  • Car
  • Music
  • News
  • Sports
  • Talk Shows
  • More »
 

"Well worth the money. Has the ability to play a select amount of XM stations for a few buck more a month. Tracks your favorite sport, teams, car drivers with visual and audio alerts. 30 favorite channel memory locations. Different display modes, view either list of stations, artists on each channe …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 18 2009
hansjer
Palmerton, PA
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[0 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Starmate 5 Review

BAD RECEPTION

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Portable

    Cons

  • Poor Reception

    Best Uses

  • Car
  • Music
  • Talk Shows
 

"THE RECEPTION IS HORRIBLE. WAY TOO MUCH STATIC & I'M USING BOTH ANTENNAS "

2ND FROM THE RIGHT-"MEMPHIS".COUNTRY & OLDIES.

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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Mar 19 2009
GATOR
SPRINGFIELD, NJ
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Starmate 5 Review

Poor reception

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Clear Display
  • Easy To Install
  • Easy To Use

    Cons

  • Poor Reception

    Best Uses

  • Car
  • Home stereo
  • Music
  • News
  • Talk Shows
  • More »
 

"MUCH more static than my old Sportster, even with second antenna. Would recommend only if you use it with an auxiliary plug into radio or have it professionally installed, if you live in an urban area with much of the dial occupied with FM stations. I have stock radio on Focus. Works better connecte …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 27 2009
CG
Tacoma, Washington
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  • Audiophile
  • Tech Savvy
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Starmate 5 Review

Outstanding

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Clear Display
  • Easy To Install
  • Easy To Use
  • Portable
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Car
  • Music
  • News
  • Sports
  • Talk Shows
  • More »
 

"Well for the goofy people sayin the reception is not good they need to have it profesionaly installed..the reason for the poor reception is the person hookin it up didnt read the instruction,s...I never had one pulled it out of the box within 30 min,s i had it working clear as a bell. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 29 2009
Trucker
middletown,ohio
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