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Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 1181
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2002 - 6:34 pm: | |
Having been able to road test the thing for a few days now I am liking it more every day. We only have one tall building in our town {6 stories} and it will loose the signal if I get caught at the redlight beside it. There is all the news you could ever want. If you want local news you can always switch back to regular radio. If you want National or World news there are several all news stations. I switch around between the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s stations the most and have heard songs that I have not heard in years. I have not heard "Satisfaction" yet. I would had rather have a "Built in" receiver however. I give the system a thumbs up. |
Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member
Username: Gilles27
Post Number: 150
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2002 - 5:32 pm: | |
This month's Road & Track has an article about satellite radio and they had opposing opinions. While quality of sound, limited ads and variety were plusses, people seemed to miss their local stations for news and so forth. They also experienced some "drop-out" in more urban areas. |
Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 1166
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 21, 2002 - 4:53 pm: | |
I am going to buy one of the new Chevrolet Bel-Airs when they come out with them and will order a factory radio with the Satellite radio built in. I will then transfer the one I just purchased to the Ferrari as It has a Cassette. |
Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
Member
Username: Icnsltmfg
Post Number: 310
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 21, 2002 - 4:34 pm: | |
Ed;
I bought the Pioneer that has a FM modulator so no tape player is needed. The sound is also much better with the modulator. The best is to replace the head unit with a XM ready unit. |
Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 1164
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 21, 2002 - 10:54 am: | |
In order to put the System adaptor in a car you have to have a cassette player as it has a fake cassette that inserts into the player that allows the seperate tuner to work. My Impala has a CD and no cassette in the radio and therefore it will not work. It will not work if you have an 8 track player either and there is no such thing as an 8 track adaptor for this system. You guys are too serious. |
Allen Cook (Alcook62)
New member
Username: Alcook62
Post Number: 16
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, April 21, 2002 - 10:33 am: | |
Edward, what do you mean by "You have to have a cassette radio too, no 8 tracks or CD only"? I've been mulling over the idea of this system also. |
Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 1149
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 9:26 pm: | |
Well, it works just fine in the Sebring where it will live. I also purchased the in home adapter so I can also use it in my shop. The antenna cable will be a small problem though. There are around 130 stations. Biggest concearn is that you have to manually turn it off and there is not a good location for it. A factory equipped radio would be the best bet. You have to have a Cassette radio too, no 8 tracks or CD only. |
NGSVDO (Azspider)
New member
Username: Azspider
Post Number: 50
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 7:14 pm: | |
I put XM in my truck last month. It is great for choice and quality but now I never listen to anything, I just keep changing stations to see what else is on. The worst part is that it also has a wireless remote. Just a guy needs, one more remote! |
Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 1147
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 6:43 pm: | |
Well, I went and purchased one today. Only took about an hour to get it . Would have taken less time if I hadn't sent the poor teen Sales girl off on a tangent looking for an 8- track adapter.I am about to call and get my subscription. I will report back. |
Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
Member
Username: Icnsltmfg
Post Number: 308
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 3:49 pm: | |
I love my BlackBerry also. Complete wireless e-mail that syncs with my laptop for e-mail, address, appointments, etc. |
bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Junior Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 100
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 11:50 am: | |
adam
what about your blackbeard toy
bruce |
Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 1126
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 11:49 am: | |
The problem that I have is that I listen to the radio all day long four days a week and am tired of the same songs played by the same stations almost at the same time every day. It dosen't matter what format, Rock, Oldies, or Lite rock they all play the same songs every day over and over. My wife listens to Oldies and this week I got into her car to run errands three times and heard the same song three times. I have heard "Satisfaction" by the Stones every day since 1965. ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!! I want some different songs. I go to restaurants and hear music that I have not heard in years off their Satallite. Don't say call the stations because they always say that this is what their marketing polls want. BULL ••••. |
Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
Member
Username: Icnsltmfg
Post Number: 307
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 11:40 am: | |
I was one of the first to put XM in my ML430. It is great. The music is choices is huge, the lack of adverts on most of the stations is a big plus. The CD quality and reception cannot be beat. The only time it is off is for 2 min when I check the traffic on the 8's in NYC. The raw comedy station is the best when I get cought in traffic. The instalation is easy and the system is not expensive, and for $10 per month not a big deal. I am going to put it in the TR this month. I have turned several people on to it. I even listen to the 3 hr loops of the programming off of the web site at work. The only toy this year that I like better is my TiVo. |
Chris Brody (Cbrody)
New member
Username: Cbrody
Post Number: 17
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 11:12 am: | |
We sell XM at one of my company's sites - CompetitionSound.com
Sound quality is awsome!
Check our site for some information on XM.
If you want some more info call john 631-204-1504
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Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member
Username: Miami348ts
Post Number: 1903
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 11:09 am: | |
I can not see the point of that. We have a new radio station here in Miami called Party 93.1. They have dance music all day and all night with only 6 commercials and only one interruption for commercials. Just what I need!
Why spend extra $$$ on a satelite radio?
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TomD (Tifosi)
Member
Username: Tifosi
Post Number: 547
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 11:06 am: | |
I have read about it, still seems expensive - i.e a monthly fee but that should come down. For folks near big cities that have many normal stations I am not sure of the need - though you don't get commercials and the sound qualtiy is better. I have not seen any adoption rates though |
Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 1125
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 10:43 am: | |
Has anyone purchased the new Satellite radio system for their home or car and can give some tips? |