No antenna detected FIX
1. Hello boys! problem solved! …the problem lies between the small round,brass connector underneath the sat. radio and the dock itself. I have tried using contact cleaner spray and even gently spreading apart the "fins" on this brass inferior connection to with very limited results..the best solution i found(and nicest) is to use a cell phone holder arm (similar to the SKYDOCK arm they sell) This "floats" the entire dock and radio giving a shock absorber benefit and more importantly SQUEEZES the two units into a more reliable contact point. I travel for a living and have jerked around with this problem through many states and miles,and found this to work. Since i have made this modification the radio works 100% with no "ANTENNA NOT DETECTED" readings. Also with this cell phone arm (i bought @ Verizon store for $20 ) you can move the entire unit in any position keeping it out of the way of drinks,ect..also i find the unit is too bright while driving long distance at night (even on dimmest setting) so i can position the unit away enough as not to blind me..I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FIX. It is a shame this brass connection point wears out so easy. I wish they made a more robust,even hard wired dock. I should mention I pop my Starmate 5 in and out of my truck alot. I use the boombox @ home and also a home dock kit..so the more you remove it from its docks,the sooner you will have this loose antenna problem. BET YOU THIS WILL WORK !