Re: Anyone got Sirius satellite radio ??
Ken, I have it and I put it in everything I have including my Harley and my Boat. Once you get it you will put it in everything, much better programming, less or no commercials on music channels. If your a Hockey guy get a Sirius/XM compatible model. You can get a portable which you can move from car to car either by moving the entire setup or multiple mounts semi permanently mounted and simply moving the unit, or you can get a permanent mount which wires directly into a car stereo.
My Wifes is a Sirius compatible radio from Jeep so all I had to do was activate it, my boat and daughters truck is a sirius compatible Kenwood aftermarket upgrade wired directly into the stereo. I have a portable mounted in My truck which I move to my Harley. Like Sparticus stated mine uses the AUX port on the factory radio. I highly recommend you stay away from the RF Modulator as I have had issues with it while traveling which it has been said that my first home is in my truck(two diesel trucks in 11 years 600,000+ miles so far) the RF modulator requires you to select a FM channel to use for Sirius and as you travel you inevitably find that your Sirius channel runs into a radio station on the same channel, also there is a drop in audio signal which can be irritating so the AUX plug is far more effective.
I would suggest getting a cheaper model and trying it out for a bit, then upgrade as you like later. The customer service is very good and not difficult at all if you would like to cancel.
The only issue I have ever had was reception at Lake Powell when we get into the box canyons so I have learned to bring my portable unit from my truck which holds over 100 hours of radio replays automatically and has the ability to use the same storage card as my phone so Its also a user defined music storage unit as well, Its a Stilleto II which I hear has been discontinued but I know I have seen them available used. Theres nothing like listening to the Avalanche in Texas or Arizona 150 miles from any major city....in crystal clear Stereo!!
All you need is a cigarette or power outlet, everything typically comes in the kit, Power plug, antenna and mount( either suction cup or velcro) and they are very small, you can make the setup as permanent as you like.
I pay for three receivers (mine, admiral's, and admiral in law's). They hit me automatically once a quarter for $120 or so. The one in my truck goes in a dock with a direct interface to the stereo. I have an identical dock that I keep in the boat. When we get to the water I simply take the receiver out of the truck and put it in the boat and we have Margaritaville (or Radio Disney if the admiral jr. takes over) all day. That approach saves me from paying for a dedicated boat receiver that would only be used part of the year. Vehicle installation can range from fifteen minutes and a DIY car kit to clean direct installation from a pro. Equipment is not prohibitively expensive. One can be up and running for well less than a C note (of course cost varies with equipment choice). What's your ride? You may already have it and need only subscribe. In any case, as you might guess I give a double thumbs up.
