Satellite radio: Got it? Like it? Recommend it?

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Wish you got the other brand?

I’m thinking about it, but not sure which one, if any. Thoughts please.

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We have Xm in the store. 5 stars. Courtesy of Mark “the taskmaster” Trzeciak.

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Have XM Radio in my car (99 Torch Red Corvette). Makes for a nice bike hauler and with XM rarely take CD’s along. Also have it at home via the “boom box”, Getting it for Xmas for my comany car as well.

So many channels to choose prefer 71,74,45 an 6. Yes I am old!!

You will enjoy it

fal7 in Houston

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What kind of equipment is required to make XM or Sirius work? Does it take any special antenna for the car? Also, what is the range of it? Is it something you could take overseas and still get coverage?

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You will need a special antenna for the car and an RF modulator (about $100). If inside rig you have to “aim” the antenna to the south to pick up the sattelite.

Don’t know about OUS transmission.

Would advise going to xmfan.com and poke around on the tech forum or the faqs it probably will address the question about equipment etc.

fal7 in Houston

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Thanks
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Do you ever get dead spots? I have an FM modulator for my iPod and it got iffy reception sometimes. Plus, if I drive long distance, I have to find a new station to broadcast over.