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#3 of 1618 by swinga7 Jan 24, 2002 (3:09 pm)
200? where are you shopping for xm radio? these are the kind of prices that I have seen.   $200-300+ satellite ready receiver $250-300 satellite decoder $100 satellite antenna $10/mo satellite service plus installation Replies to this message: mrsnoman (Aug 08, 2005 12:36 pm) pao (Aug 09, 2005 5:44 am)
#4 of 1618 does it even work? by swinga7 Jan 24, 2002 (3:13 pm)
what happens when your next to a skycraper, under a bridge, in a tunnel, or driving down heavily wooded roads?   These things will obviously block the incoming satellite signal. Is there some kind of buffer or does the music just stop?   I have satellite tv and heavy rainstorms and snowstorms block the signal.   all of these things factored in, I think I'll stear clear of satellite radio for now.
#5 of 1618 Yeap by rrossman Jan 24, 2002 (11:05 pm)
There is. I sell this stuff, and I love to mess around with it too it buffers the signal.. which lasta around like 6 or 7 seconds. Plus the antenna pick up both the satallite feed and land based repeaters, mixing the 2 signals together to get you the best reproduction it can (this is why they are actually active antennas that run off of 5v's from the XM unit) The land based repeaters really help in congested areas
#6 of 1618 SWINGA7 by kbtoys Jan 25, 2002 (8:32 am)
When shopping for XM radio I have found all the stuff online.   XM tunner - $150.00 Anntenna - $75.00 for the glass mount. There are cheaper ones if you want a wire on the outside of the vehicle.   As for the headunit I already have XM ready unit. Installation I would do myself.
#7 of 1618 XM Radio by jgmilberg Jan 26, 2002 (7:38 am)
In the cities with big signal blocking skyscrapers and tunnels and such, XM has installed repeater antennas to "boost" the signal and keep you in the tunes. The system itself is really cool, and I plan on purchasing and add on set up for my Yukon XL. I know the FM Modulator will diminish the digital signal slightly but I am willing to take a hit there to keep the truck looking stock, and be able to remove the system and install it in another car/truck later. I 2003 GM is offering it as an option on almost the entire fleet, I don't know what antennas they will be installing, but I hope it's not like the ones the put on the Cadillacs, that thing is huge and nasty looking on the roof!!
#8 of 1618 oh ok by swinga7 Jan 29, 2002 (10:12 am)
thanks for clearing that up. Now i'm interested in satellite radio again
#9 of 1618 by cyranno99 Jan 31, 2002 (2:51 pm)
yeah.. I talked about it too much in News&Views
#11 of 1618 by steve_ HOST Mar 28, 2002 (5:06 pm)
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#12 of 1618 by oldsman01 Mar 31, 2002 (1:13 pm)
I purchased the Sony "plug n play" XM unit last November and also purchased the home kit so I can use it in the house. The unit itself with the RF modulator was $399 and the home kit was $149. I just recently installed it in my Olds Intrigue after enjoying it at home since I got it. Thus far, I've found reception to be pretty good. Whats funny is it works flawlessly in parking garages and driving under large bridges in the city, but it does lose signal for a moment when driving under a bridge out in a more rural area. Sound quality going through the rf modulator is surprisingly good, although a strong FM station that is picking up good does sound better. I also found this to be true when I have the unit hooked up to my home receiver. What makes XM worth every penny is the programming!! Commercial radio has just gone to the dogs in the past few years and just this past week, a local jazz station which I liked just changed format. That seems to be commonplace everywhere as everything radio does is focus group driven and most of the time the stuff being played comes from a bird in the sky. Lets face it folks, the days of calling your local dj and requesting songs are just about over. Anyway, back to XM. I do wish all of their channels were commercial free, but at least their commercial time is MUCH less than FM and the commercials are typically not as bad as those screaming car dealer ads heard on the local channels. I can't wait to take a long road trip and put XM to the test. If your considering XM and you love music, go for it.

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