satellite radio questions???????????
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RE: satellite radio questions???????????
Don't worry about yuor radios not working when the merger happens. They will all work just fine.
I got my info from this xm site. I really looks like a good idea when they merge. This site should answer most of your questions and give us current ubscribers from both companies something to look forward to.
www.xmmerger.com
relli-There has been a lot of good advice here. There are many different radios. A lot of small ones and portable ones to bring from bike to car to house etc. Only the harley one is water proof as far as I know. They do make rain covers as someone had mentioned. I have been with xm for 5 years and never one complaint. Sure it costs money, but in my opinion there are so many options with sat. and you will always be able to listen to your favorite station.
Hope this helps and good luck with your decision
Christoph
I got my info from this xm site. I really looks like a good idea when they merge. This site should answer most of your questions and give us current ubscribers from both companies something to look forward to.
www.xmmerger.com
relli-There has been a lot of good advice here. There are many different radios. A lot of small ones and portable ones to bring from bike to car to house etc. Only the harley one is water proof as far as I know. They do make rain covers as someone had mentioned. I have been with xm for 5 years and never one complaint. Sure it costs money, but in my opinion there are so many options with sat. and you will always be able to listen to your favorite station.
Hope this helps and good luck with your decision
Christoph
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RE: satellite radio questions???????????
I bought the Delphi RoadyXT, one of the smallest XM recievers made and dirt cheap atWal-Mart. I use it in both cars, at work,and until recently had it handlebar mounted on my Ultra Classic and ran the output to the Aux input on the HD radio. I love XM, especially on trips, so I ended up payin the $500 for the onboard XM radio to work with the Harmon Kardon radio on the Harley. Still use the RoadyXT in my cars and at work and I recommend it for bike use. Some of the buttons are kinda small for using with thick gloves but after I got used to it, I just picked a station I liked and left it alone. I'd gotten away from radio completely until I tried XM.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: West Greenwich, RI
RE: satellite radio questions???????????
If you also "need" a GPS, Garmin sells several units that have XM capability. I have the 476 which I use in the truck when its not on the bike. It is reported as waterproof, although I haven't given it a good test yet. I believe the Zumo has XM capability.
Road Captain
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From: Greensburg Pa
RE: satellite radio questions???????????
zumo 550 has xm, and your service is through the antenna so wherever you put the antenna car/scoot/boat whatever, you have xm... it is through an audio jack not an fm modulator
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: N.E. OHIO
RE: satellite radio questions???????????
Road King's dash is a little different than EG. I'll have to look to see where I wouldn't mind tape on the dash for the velcro. I assume I plugone wireinto my Harmon Kardonand then a seperate wire for antenna and serperate for power?
Tourer
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RE: satellite radio questions???????????
If it is just for the bike I would pay the bucks and have it installed at the dealer. That eliminates all the exposed wires and possibility of appearing Mickey Moused.
If you want to move it from Vehicle to Vehicle then yes... 3 wires... although you can mount the power and antenna wires in a "permanent" way. You can also leave your patch to the aux. jack in all the time... but it won't be "pretty"
If you want to move it from Vehicle to Vehicle then yes... 3 wires... although you can mount the power and antenna wires in a "permanent" way. You can also leave your patch to the aux. jack in all the time... but it won't be "pretty"
Elite HDF Member
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From: Southern California - Palm Springs Area
RE: satellite radio questions???????????
Nope... 1 plug-in power & the second is the antenna... System has a built-in FM Mod... You can plug it in to the Aux on the radio... But I haven't has a problem yet...
Road Master
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From: NC foothills
RE: satellite radio questions???????????
I've had XM and now have Sirius and IMO the programming is way better with Sirius.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: N.E. OHIO
RE: satellite radio questions???????????
ORIGINAL: dstockton
I bought the Delphi RoadyXT, one of the smallest XM recievers made and dirt cheap atWal-Mart. I use it in both cars, at work,and until recently had it handlebar mounted on my Ultra Classic and ran the output to the Aux input on the HD radio. I love XM, especially on trips, so I ended up payin the $500 for the onboard XM radio to work with the Harmon Kardon radio on the Harley. Still use the RoadyXT in my cars and at work and I recommend it for bike use. Some of the buttons are kinda small for using with thick gloves but after I got used to it, I just picked a station I liked and left it alone. I'd gotten away from radio completely until I tried XM.
I bought the Delphi RoadyXT, one of the smallest XM recievers made and dirt cheap atWal-Mart. I use it in both cars, at work,and until recently had it handlebar mounted on my Ultra Classic and ran the output to the Aux input on the HD radio. I love XM, especially on trips, so I ended up payin the $500 for the onboard XM radio to work with the Harmon Kardon radio on the Harley. Still use the RoadyXT in my cars and at work and I recommend it for bike use. Some of the buttons are kinda small for using with thick gloves but after I got used to it, I just picked a station I liked and left it alone. I'd gotten away from radio completely until I tried XM.
