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Old Aug 29, 2004 | 10:32 PM
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Guys,

Whats the average cost of XM radio?


Any recommendations?


My wife some sort of XM on the net. Songs are pretty good.

I am thinking the HU Alpine 9833. Do I have to get any hardware (antennas)?

Tony
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 06:57 AM
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I've had both XM and Sirius. Sirius has much better content IMO.

Usually you get the satellite receiver free now if you buy an antenna. Antenna cost ~$69. Then just add the activation (usually free now) and monthly fee (if you buy a year, you get a month free, add a month for each year purchased).

It's easy to install, just do it yourself.

Overall satellite is a good purchase, I can almost alwways find something I want to listen to, and there's something to be said for not having to select music yourself.
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 10:32 AM
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Default Re: XM Radio

Originally posted by tractng
Guys,

Whats the average cost of XM radio?


Any recommendations?


My wife some sort of XM on the net. Songs are pretty good.

I am thinking the HU Alpine 9833. Do I have to get any hardware (antennas)?

Tony
I would recommend Sirius as well. You should also consider a plug and play unit you can use at home or on another car.

http://www.quiros.net/350z/sirius.htm
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 10:29 AM
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Default Re: Re: XM Radio

Originally posted by ZBoater
I would recommend Sirius as well. You should also consider a plug and play unit you can use at home or on another car.

http://www.quiros.net/350z/sirius.htm
New Z owner wondering where you mounted antenna

http://webpages.charter.net/350zroadster
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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Default Re: Re: Re: XM Radio

Originally posted by Open Air
New Z owner wondering where you mounted antenna

http://webpages.charter.net/350zroadster
I mounted it on the dashboard. Reception in Tampa is very strong, and I found the dashboard the most convenient place to put it. I had a Miata before and also placed the antenna on the dash. Reception is 1 or 2 bars most of the time, which is fine.

http://www.quiros.net/350z/images/si...tenna_350z.jpg
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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Originally posted by ZBoater
I mounted it on the dashboard. Reception in Tampa is very strong, and I found the dashboard the most convenient place to put it. I had a Miata before and also placed the antenna on the dash. Reception is 1 or 2 bars most of the time, which is fine.

http://www.quiros.net/350z/images/si...tenna_350z.jpg
Thanks Zboater I looked at your photos before and didn't notice it at first. I here some have mounted it on the rail between the trunk and the boot with good luck also. Will have to think about it a little more.
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