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[UtahTaco2016]

The patch cable should have the grey square end that plugs directly into the radio and a female end that the small antenna cable plugs into.  At least that is what I had.  That patch cable -- at a quick glance, it looks like the one end is male but on mine, it has a hole that plugs into the male end of the antenna cable.

Interesting . . . that same patch cable now has a MALE connection at the end that should connect to the antenna cable. (Also male.)

[UtahTaco2016]

OK, solved the problem. There are not two male ends on the connectors- simply a case of being very tiny, hard to see, and bad eyesight. I spoke with the people at TSS and they were excellent to deal with. The problem was a poor fitment between the FRA3M and the Sirius antenna extension. They are sending me new parts that have been tested to connect together, so I hope to be on the way to getting my satellite reception back.

[kmacafee]

Glad you were able to solve the problem.  I too had to get a second cable from TSS but their customer service is great.

[buckland]

I am getting a 2016 Colorado. The antenna is also in the spot on back of roof. I know the antenna arial unscrews (removable). Do you think there is a cable that has a screw in adapter end that one could use making an 'extension cord' ...so that a second antenna mount could then put on the camper front wall?  

[PaulT]

I am getting a 2016 Colorado. The antenna is also in the spot on back of roof. I know the antenna arial unscrews (removable). Do you think there is a cable that has a screw in adapter end that one could use making an 'extension cord' ...so that a second antenna mount could then put on the camper front wall?

Search for "sirius satellite radio antenna extension cable". Perhaps, one of those matches your connector.

I would look for a cable that will connect into the radio itself and to an antenna that you could mount somewhere convenient. Might be worth going to local vendor that does installations.

Paul

[longhorn1]

If all you are looking for is Sirius radio, they have been offering a boom box (8 D batteries or plug in). It comes with a cradle and Sirius tuner, along with an antenna magnet mount which I placed above the front window and cable run under window trim to interior where it is plugged in
I didn't have Sirius in the truck I bought. When we camp the boom box comes out and we have our music.. If you have Sirius it makes sense to be able to install a temporary antenna. I have the best of both worlds with a portable unit. jd

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Edited by longhorn1, 29 March 2016 - 12:00 AM.

[smlobx]

If all you are looking for is Sirius radio, they have been offering a boom box (8 D batteries or plug in). It comes with a cradle and Sirius tuner, along with an antenna magnet mount which I placed above the front window and cable run under window trim to interior where it is plugged in
I didn't have Sirius in the truck I bought. When we camp the boom box comes out and we have our music.. If you have Sirius it makes sense to be able to install a temporary antenna. I have the best of both worlds with a portable unit. jd
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Do you happen to have a link? This may work for us....

[Dusty Roads]

Be aware that the boom box has its own subscription. I have a 2011 truck with built in sat radio. I pay for this subscription. I also have a boom box and I have to pay a separate subscription for that one. Our current plan is to drop the subscription for the truck, and go with an "old school" mount. I hate the looks of the old school dash mount, but I hate paying for 2 subscriptions even more. When we stop, I will just remove the receiver and put in in the boom box.  

[longhorn1]

Smlobx, Dusty has a point about the fee, but I didn't have Sirius in my truck and this option was the best for us.

I don't have a link. I'd try www.sirus.com
Jd

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[LAWNMOWERMAN]

I have an XM radio with the car kit. Then I found a boom box on craigslist with a 12volt power adapter and another XM radio with car kit.So now i have the extra radio cradle in my daily driver and switch my original radio between vehicles.

The boom box is used in the camper with the 12volt adapter.Using the 8 D batteries is an expensive option as they don't last very long.When using it outside I use my 12v jump box.

I pay one year at a time and one trick i have learned with XM is that if you threaten to cancel you can get the $108.00 rate instead of the $200+ that they want to charge you.I have done this for 5 years.