XM Radio

[JamesT]

Who's got XM? Do you like it? Where did you mount it? Got pics?

THANKS!

[DRTYFN]

Klaus,
How about the SoundGate PIOGM1.V2?
It's supposed to work much better than the first one.PIOGM1.V2

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Joseph
They called Me on My cell # and another time at My home #. They started calling after I made a purchase without them calling. I decided that i would go ahead and buy just a low level plan and next thing after that purchase they started callig me offering me more add on deals.
I just figured they did everyone that way.
You may call them and just tell them You do not use it enough and if they had a decent program for low use customers they may work something out. My minutes are good till 8/05 but that is what i will do if they do not call me.
Rick

[Klaus]

Yes, the Soundgate adapter is out there. They are currently up to version 4 of the adapter. Even when they work, you are limited to an 8 character display, as opposed to a 16 character display XM broadcasts. There are other quirks as well... Ask Navigator!

Another problem is that the Pioneer XM modules that the Soundgate requires are rumored to be soon discontinued (other manufacturers, such as Sony, have already discontinued their XM tuners). Why? Because XM Direct will be releasing tuners for aftermarket radios as well as for OEM factory radios!

Anyway, I can wait a couple of months to see if the official product works better.

[DRTYFN]

OnStar's Directions & Connections is the best. I use it instead of directory assistance. No more 411 charges. Plus it's pretty handy when I'm trying to find the closest Safeway or something.

[HHummer]

Wife and I love XM radio. Just a few considerations: I am partial to the Delphi Skyfi simply due to being able to pay for the subscription on one receiver and using it in multiple vehicles, the boom box, and the home. I have three vehicle adapters, the boombox, and a home vehicle adapter. Since installing the PAC AAI-GM24 Auxiliary Audio Input Converter and getting rid of the fm modulator, I would not consider the built-in factory XM unless I did not have another vehicle or just did not care how many subscriptions that I paid. It is very convenient to move the receiver in seconds from the H2 to the Harley or Vette, and then back to the house.

[frank6150]

Quite the jokester!

[DRTYFN]

Stern definitely has been acting up more than usual lately. I think he's trying to get fired so that Viacom would have to pay his guaranteed contract and he could start on Sirius right away. I expect to see him really act like a **** this year so he can get fired and generate some kind of controversy that he thinks will bring some attention to his move.
Paying Stern $500 million over five years is ridiculous. Sirius is bleeding money right now. I have my suspicions that they might not even make it until Stern is supposed to jump in Jan '06. I'd laugh my ass off.

IMO, he should have moved to satellite 2 years ago before everybody else.

[Joseph Muha]

Did the call you in the H2 or at another number? I have less than 10 minutes left...

[Klaus]

I want XM in my H2, but I am waiting for XM Direct to be released. This will be an "official" XM Radio product that will connected to and be controlled by GM radios.

The product should be out for GM applications in the July-August time frame.

Here's a link to XM Direct for BMWs to give you an idea of what the kit will look like:

http://www.xm411.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1804

[Mario]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KIDZBOX:
I have the Soundgate adaptor connecting a Pioneer box directly into my nav system. I have had no trouble. As Klaus points out the display characters are limited but it's no big deal as I have my map on 99% of the time.

Major gripe would be I can't jump categories so I've pre set stations strategically throughtout the band so I can jump to somewhere close I want to be.

I have a friend with GM's XM built into his Chevy truck and he has the same problem. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hi-
i have a soundgate adaptor hooked up to a pioneer xm tuner box, and everything works fine except, i can't change catogories and not able to preset stations on xm2 band. does anyone have the same problem? please help.

[ratesguy]

I just purchased the XM my/fi. I installed the cradle just under and between the center vents. Works fine. XM is the way to go if you like music and comedy. Sirius seems to focus more on talk shows. My/Fi is great cause you can use it anywhere, even out in the woods deer hunting.

[Joseph Muha]

Stern has slid a bit, but that may be intentional. He may be undermining broadcast in an effort to boost satellite. Also, Mel Karmazan (sp?) is a pretty bright guy and their play for the NFL was a positive for Sirius as well. I would think that XM will win the battle in the long run, but 2 years seems a bit optimistic.