XACT Visor Sirius Satellite Receiver and Remote with CAR and HOME kits - BXTR3CHK Review

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(More customer reviews)I put a Visor in my car as a replacement for my other Xact receiver, which was moved inside permanently after I got the boombox for it.
It's a cool little unit that has a bright, readable, flippable display and it takes about 4-5 minutes to set it up in your car. I went with the cassette adapter instead of using the built in FM transmitter, due to volume levels as well as the chance for interference from other vehicles. The transmitter worked well when I had it turned on, and gives you the bonus of being able to broadcast the signal to second car (as long as it stays close). It's perfect for road trips, and can be easily hidden or taken along if you're in an area that you don't want it showing. The only reason I took off one star is the display is pretty small, and, even though I can see why they did this, having only one knob to set everything up is a bit of a pain in the [..]. Otherwise, this is a great starter satellite radio if you want to get the feel of what all Sirius has to offer. Dropouts are few and far between, but you can't go crazy with it and park under a bridge for any length of time, but driving under one isn't a problem for me at all.
I absolutely LOVE Sirius and will not go back to terrestrial radio even if you paid me Howard Sterns' money.

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XAct XTR1CK Sirius Satellite Receiver with Vehicle Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I first bought this item with the boombox.(big mistake)receiver was alway very hot to the touch after use.
After a little over a year(one year warrenty)it burnt out.
I replaced the receiver and after a little over another year, the sheild around the connection point for the antenna broke away. It could not see the antenna anymore.I then replaced the received a third time. It only worked for 3.5 hours,then went silent,it would not re-activate after that.
I have now returned it and bought the Stiletto 100 from Sirius. IT IS AWSOME!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!! Stay away from all X-act products.The service at X-act is even worse then their products.

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Enjoy all 120 channels of Sirius satellite radio while driving in your car with XAct's XTR1CK plug-and-play vehicle kit. Equipped with an XTR1 satellite radio receiver, a four-position vehicle docking cradle, a satellite antenna, and a 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter, the kit includes everything you need to enjoy satellite radio while cruising anywhere in the 48 contiguous U.S. states.
The XTR1 conveniently displays all artist, song, and channel information on its six-line readout, which also includes a satellite-updated real-time clock. Meanwhile, selecting channels and menu options is a snap thanks to the large, easy-to-access illuminated buttons. And drivers will delight in such bonuses as the 18 station presets, which let you quickly access your favorite streams, and the S-Seek feature, which lets you know when one of your 10 stored song titles is playing on a given Sirius channel. You can even search the up-to-the-minute Sirius playlists by category, channel, artist, or song title.
The XTR1 sends its signal to your stereo receiver through its built-in wireless FM transmitter, which "broadcasts" the satellite signal over an unused FM frequency--no hardwiring required. As an alternative, you can also connect the XTR1 tuner directly to you stereo's input jack (if it has one) with the included patch cable for the best possible sound quality. And the docking cradle is versatile enough to work on almost any surface in your car, including the sun visor, windshield, or dashboard.
Additional features include a wireless remote for controlling the tuner from a distance; a sleep timer and traditional alarm; a lock function that lets you restrict access (via password) to Sirius' more off-color content, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack for private listening. The XTR1 tuner, which measures 2.75 by 4.62 by 1.38 inches (W x H x D), is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
Note: You must subscribe to Sirius satellite radio to receive the satellite radio signal.
What's in the Box XTR1 satellite radio tuner, vehicle docking cradle, vehicle antenna, 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter, audio cables, wireless remote control, user's manual.

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XAct XTR1UK Sirius Satellite Receiver with Universal Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)Sirius Satellite Radio is an excellent service, with extraordinarily rich and varied content, and therefore worthy of much more than XACT Communications offers in this "universal" kit. This review is ONLY related to XACT's equipment, and NOT to the Sirius service.
I've owned the receiver and kit for three months and I am now in the market for a replacement. Here's why:
1. The keypad interface is the least intuitive of any I've ever encountered. Although I pride myself on being something of a technophile, I must contstantly refer to the user's guide to figure how how to accomplish things with this keypad. You can't even enter a station by number directly! (You must select each of the 3 digits from a displayed list of digits using arrow keys and the enter button). Although the receiver boasts storing 18 "favorites," you can not get to any directly via the keypad; in all cases you must scroll through groupings (A through F) or lists first.
2. The user's guide has a few significant errors, such as how to store favorites channels.
3. The "universal" mount for vehicles comes with one small plastic disk with two-sided tape that adheres to the dashboard. The base unit easily detaches from this disk for use in the home. However, if you want to use it in a second VEHICLE, you need another of these little disks. XACT absolutely refuses to sell the disk alone, and insists that you spend another $50 (!) for another complete kit if you want to move the unit from car to car.
4. The display is too small, and often gets "stuck" with info from prior selections, requiring a reset.
5. Mobile reception is spotty, even in clear, unobstructed areas. I'm in the NYC suburban area, and lose the signal every ten minutes or so when on the road. A friend with an in-dash receiver for Sirius experiences no such problems.
6. In order to power this unit by batteries (for use like a walkman), you must purchase a huge, clunky wrap-around battery kit for $100 (!).
I recommend you definitely consider the Sirius service, but look for an alternative to any XACT hardware.
P.S. Since first writing this review, my XACT unit failed completely due to overheating, which I discovered is a very common problem with XACT equipment. Although the store where I purchased it provided a replacement, I fear the problem recurring after the warrantee has expired.

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Enjoy all 120 channels of Sirius satellite radio while driving in your car or sitting in your living room with XAct's XTR1UK plug-and-play universal kit. Equipped with an XTR1 satellite radio receiver, a universal docking cradle, satellite antennas for both your home and car, and accompanying power sources, the kit includes everything you need to enjoy satellite radio in virtually any location.
The XTR1 conveniently displays all artist, song, and channel information on its six-line readout, which also includes a satellite-updated real-time clock. Meanwhile, selecting channels and menu options is a snap thanks to the large, easy-to-access illuminated buttons. And drivers will delight in such bonuses as the 18 station presets, which let you quickly access your favorite stations, and the S-Seek feature, which lets you know when one of your 10 stored song titles is playing on a given Sirius station. You can even search the up-to-the-minute Sirius playlists by category, channel, artist, or song title.
The XTR1 sends its signal to your stereo receiver through its built-in wireless FM transmitter, which "broadcasts" the satellite signal over an unused FM frequency--no hardwiring required. As an alternative, you can also connect the XTR1 tuner directly to you stereo's input jack (if it has one) with the included patch cable for the best possible sound quality. And the docking cradle is versatile enough to work almost anywhere. There's no need to buy separate kits for listening in the car or at home, as this kit offers everything you need.
Additional features include a wireless remote for controlling the tuner from a distance; a sleep timer and traditional alarm; a lock function that lets you restrict access (via password) to Sirius' more off-color content, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack for private listening. The XTR1 tuner, which measures 2.75 by 4.62 by 1.38 inches (W x H x D), is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
Note: You must subscribe to Sirius satellite radio to receive the satellite radio signal.
What's in the Box XTR1 satellite radio tuner, universal docking cradle, vehicle antenna, home antenna bracket, audio cables, AC adapter, 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter, wireless remote control, user's manual.

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Kenwood DT-7000S Sirius Satellite Radio Home Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit is awesome. I wasn't interested in the dockable tuners, because I primarily listen to radio at home.
The DT-7000S is awesome. You can scroll through the stations, scroll through the categories, and punch in specific channel numbers on the keypad.
It's got a dimmable blue display that displays a lot of information, including the time.
I coupled this with a Terk SIR6 home antenna, which gets a strong signal -- perfect reception -- even though I mounted the antenna in the attic. I didn't even need to go outside!
I read the reviews of the "software glitch" on scrolling past 100 channels, but I have never encountered that. With the ability to punch in channel numbers directly, it's not even an issue.
I'm completely happy with this tuner, and it looks awesome sitting atop my component system.

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The sleek Kenwood DT-7000S brings Sirius satellite radio to your home and connects directly to your stereo system--whether that be a receiver, a shelf system, or a pair of powered speakers. The DT-7000S features a 4-line blue-on-black dot matrix display with dimming control, up to 80 station presets, and a 24-song memory. Note that the DT-7000S requires a Sirius home antenna in order to receive satellite radio signals.
You can store a total of 80 presets in 4 banks (20 presets each), as well as store song title and artist name for 24 songs for easy recall later. Using the Song Seek feature, an alert appears on the DT-7000S display when a saved song is playing on another station (also called a stream). The display shows a read-out of channel number, name, category, preset bank and number, artist, and song title. You can control the DT-7000S via the supplied remote control, or use the two jog dials on the front of the device to scroll through either individual channels or Sirius radio categories (such as rock, jazz, sports, or news). The DT-7000S offers both RCA composite A/V and optical digital audio output.
Sirius satellite radio is a subscription service that provides up to 100 channels of programming, from digital-quality music to news, talk, and sports. It is available only in the lower 48 states--not available in Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories.
What's in the Box Kenwood DT-7000S Sirius satellite radio receiver, remote control (RC-T0710), 2 AA batteries, RCA A/V cable, RS-232C cable, and printed instruction manual.

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Pioneer Airware MyFi XM Portable Satellite Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)I don't normally submit "product opinions" (I know, shame on me) but this portable XM radio from Pioneer is so good that I felt that I had to. I had been considering getting some kind of a satellite radio for my car for more than 6 months and when I found out that a friend of mine had a Delphi XM unit in his car I knew that the time had come to finally make a move :-)
I was thinking of getting a Delphi MyFi but then discovered that the Pioneer AirWare had recently hit the store shelves. I like the Pioneer brand and also liked the looks (and controls) of the Pioneer unit more than those of the MyFi .. so I picked up an AirWare at the local Circuit City (can get it cheaper elsewhere for sure). I have had it for 3 weeks now and during this time have used it EXTENSIVELY in the car, in my home office and also on business trips. It works great !
I am especially impressed by the effectiveness of the built-in FM transmitter ... I have used a few built-in and external FM transmitters in my time over the past few years but haven't had much luck with them (too much interference from other radio stations). I was pleasantly surprised (and relieved) to discover that the AirWare's transmitter is VERY effective ... I have been driving around the Connecticut/ Westchester County/NYC/Long Island region quite a bit since I got it, without having to switch FM frequencies at all !
The features and sound quality of the unit are great. It is very useful that you can record up to 5 hours of audio (via a "scheduled record" function) that you can then listen to offline when the satellite reception is not up to snuff. Another neat feature is that if you hear a song or artist that you like, you can press a button and from then on whenever that same song or artist is playing on any of the 150+ channels the unit beeps and displays a message so that, if you want, you can press the same button and the unit automatically switches to the relevant channel.
The AirWare comes with everything that you neeed to set it up at home or in a car. When using the AirWare in my car I use the "vent mount" to secure it (in its cradle) to an air vent. I have the antenna magnetically-mounted outside on the front part of the car roof. On some of the more tree-lined roads of Connecticut, satellite reception can sometimes be spotty ... you need to have line-of-sight to the XM satellites which are positioned in the southern sky .. but generally reception is very good. All-in-all I am very happy that I got it ... it is a very, very well designed and executed product ... plus the breadth and quality of the XM programming is great.
In summary I can heartily recommend both the Pioneer AirWare and the XM service !

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Imagine having Satellite radio in your hand, in your pocket, on your hip, in your car, in the mountains, at home, anywhere. Well, it's here. With the Pioneer AirWare XM2go Portable XM Satellite Radio Receiver, you can take XM radio anywhere you want to go. Now you can stay connected to the world in your car, at home, in the office, or by the beach. Pick up the AirWare XM2go, tune in to XM satellite broadcasts, stuff the receiver into your pocket, and you're ready to go.
This receiver comes with a home kit that includes a docking station, antenna, RCA cables, wireless remote, and AD adaptor that will bring XM radio right into your living room. Toss in the vehicle docking station, antenna, and 12-volt DC power converter, and you've got XM on four wheels. Pioneer doesn't stop there, though. With a set of stereo headphones, a rechargeable battery (up to five ours of use), and belt clip, you'll be tuning into the satellite airwaves anywhere your feet might take you.
The built-in memory effortlessly records and stores up to five hours of broadcasting. With this feature you never miss your favorite broadcast. The built-in FM transmitter enables your XM2go radio to play through any car stereo, home stereo, or boom box with a simple frequency tune. And, of course, no XM receiver would be complete without an informative LCD display that shows channel, artist, and song information, as well as personalized stock ticker and sports scores. All of this functionality is at your fingertips with the easy-to-use numeric keypad and scroll wheel. Add 30 presets and you've got one-touch tuning to your favorite channels.
The AirWare XM2go is the perfect introduction to XM satellite radio. It's portable, easy-to-use and requires no special installation. Listen to music, sports, talk, comedy, drama, news and kids programming, from coast to coast. For more information about XM Radio digital-quality sound, coast-to-coast coverage, and more than 150 channels of satellite radio entertainment, visit XMradio.com.
What's in the Box AirWare XM radio receiver, home docking station, home antenna, AC adapter, wireless remote control, 2 AAA batteries, audio cable, car docking station, car antenna, cigarette lighter adapter, cassette adapter, swivel/flush/vent mounts, rechargeable battery, headphones, belt clip, and protective case.

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Sirius SR4000 Orbiter Receiver Satellite Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)This is one of the older (to my knowledge) Sirius units. I've had mine 3+ years. They are bigger and clunkier than many of the new models, but to me with the larger display and button size it is far easier to use and preferable. I have 5 of these in my family and have not had trouble with any of them. Mine is used in my car on my daily commute and then taken into the office to be used all day in the compatible boombox. I've looked at the new ones and while they do appear a bit more slick and sophisticated, I've decided for now I'll keep what works very well for me. FYI - In two of our cars, I have the unit hidden out of sight in the center console with the antenna on the rear deck inside the car and it works well if you make certain the antenna has a good view of the sky. To me the trade off of a possible very slight degradation of performance is more than offset by the convenience of a totally inside the vehicle installation.

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Sirius S50-EX1 S50 Executive System Review

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(More customer reviews)Having owned my S50 portable unit since December 2005, I have waited a long time until the S50 Executive Systems arrived at my local electronics store. They had just put them out on display and I was the first to buy one yesterday - not that I've been hanging out at the electronics store waiting this entire time.
I was so starved for the unit, I bought one without hesitation. I didn't even look at the $218.89 price sticker, or give price a second thought.
Today, I got the unit setup at the office and it looks great - very executive. The design and look is as elegant as the portable unit, but that is where the buck stops.
The sound is uninspiring and I was surprised to discover that there is no tone control for the device. You are stuck with the flat output of the speakers.
The volume dial is unresponsive and frustrating. You have to dial it a full rotation to get the sound to go up or down. To turn the volume up to an enjoyable level, I have to rotate the dial 3-4 full turns to the right. When someone comes into my office, or the phone rings, I have to turn the dial back the same amount. It is the only volume dial that I've experienced that requires you to do so much work to hear your music.
I had some difficulty getting a good signal from the Satellite, but it wasn't bad and it works great now.
If I wasn't such a big fan of Sirius Satellite radio, I would have purchased a different unit months ago.
I'm happy that the unit is finally available, but I expected much more.

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Sportster SPTK1 Sirius Satellite Radio Plug-n-Play Receiver/Car Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)As mentioned in my other satellite radio reviews, I have both Sirius and XM and I like Sirius much more than the XM. I like the music channels on Sirius more and Sirius has much more exclusive programming. The Sportster receiver and boombox is great for satellite radio on the move. Great for bringing it outdoors to a park or the beach, whatever. The only thing that I wish this receiver had is the ability to record. The inability to record and the fact that the Sirius Orbiter boombox that I had sounded a little better when playing crisp sounding highs. Overall a great boombox, just make sure that you buy some 4500mAh nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries with it!

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Clarion MAX385VD 6.5-Inch 2-DIN Multimedia Station with Touch Panel Control iPod Ready Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this item from Amazon. Once I had it professionally installed I was informed that it was a faulty radio because my Drivers side tweeter wouldn't work with it but would with other tested radios. I informed Amazon and they overnighted another radio to me and once it was installed I was very impressed. Looks great in a car with a double din. Plays DVD flawlessly! Touch screen is very responsive and many options etc!! My speakers are much louder and more clear now with this unit. Would recommend buying from Amazon before going to your audio shop where they would charge you much more!

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The MAX385VD 2-DIN multimedia unit packs a variety of features in a single chassis design. iPod connectivity requires a simple cable without the need for bulky control boxes. Control your iPod from the 6.5-inch touch screen and enjoy both music and video files, while charging the iPods battery. Listen to MP3 and WMA music files burned on both CD-R/RW and DVDR/RW for hours of audio entertainment. Add Sirius Satellite radio, and enjoy more than 150 channels of music, talk, sports, and traffic information. DVD-Video/DVDR/DVDRW/CD-R/RW ReadyMP3/WMA Compatible with ID3-TAG Display18 FM / 6 AM Station Presets6.5-inch QVGA Color LCD MonitorTouch Panel ControlPhone MuteiPod Control (Optical CCUIPOD1 Cable required)Sirius SSP Direct Connection Ready24-bit D/A Converter6 ch RCA Output (Front + Rear + Subwoofer)40 W × 4 Built-in AmplifierRotary Volume ControlBuilt-in IR Eye and Remote IncludedRear Audio and Visual InputRear AV OutputThe 24-Bit D/A converter delivers a sonic experience beyond CD quality. The only way to experience the sonic impact of DVD movie soundtracks or music videos is through 24-bit processing. Clarions 24-bit D/A converter eliminates the signal defects of older 16 bit decoding by actually oversampling the digital signal. This greatly improves overall sound quality of the D/A converter, creating a more natural sound and better imaging.

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JVC KS-K6003 Sirius Satellite Radio Plug 'n' Play Home Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I`ve had my Sirius Satellite Radio Plug 'n' Play Home Kit for 5 years and never had a problem. I use it ever day and love it.


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The JVC KS-K6003 Plug N' Play Home Kit lets you connect the JVC KT-SR1000 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver to any home stereo. The KS-K6003 includes everything you need to experience the outstanding Sirius radio programming in the pleasure of your own home. The kit includes a table top docking station with a weighted base, a windowsill mount indoor/outdoor antenna, AC/DC power supply, and a stereo male RCA to stereo mini-jack.
What's in the Box Table top docking station, home antenna, AC/DC power supply, and stereo male RCA to stereo mini-jack.

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Audiovox CE1000SR Sirius Satellite Radio Home Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)I debated between this one and the kenwood. I read some reviews about the software on the kenwood having problems so I bought the audiovox. This thing does everything it's supposed to. The sound is cd quality and it comes with everything you need. Including the antenna with 20 feet of cord. The read out is very easy to read. My husband and I absolutely love it and recommend the audiovox to everyone.

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Get ready for serious audio entertainment with the Audiovox CE1000SR Sirius Satellite Radio Home Tuner. This unit delivers more than 120 channels of crystal-clear Sirius satellite radio programming at home. Just hook the CE1000SR to a receiver, amplifier, shelf system, or a pair of powered speakers, and you'll be ready to surf Sirius' wide array of music, news, talk, and sports programming. With a standard 15-inch width, this tuner is easily compatible with most home stereo systems, plus it is stylishly designed to accent your home decor.
The CE1000SR features a large, front-panel LCD screen with six lines of text that displays channel information, song name, and artist's name. The tuner includes 30 programmable preset stations for quick, one-touch access to your favorite channels. You can also surf the Sirius network from your couch with the included remote control.
The Sirius satellite radio network is all about variety, and this tuner helps you navigate the network with ease. Search by category, channel, artist, or song title to find just what you're looking for, whenever you want it. The tuner also doubles as clock with an alarm and a sleep timer. For more information about Sirius digital-quality sound, coast-to-coast coverage, and more than 120 channels of satellite radio entertainment, visit the Sirius web site.
What's in the Box CE1000SR receiver, wireless remote control, two AAA batteries, antenna, AC power adapter, audio cable, user's manual, and product registration card.

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Kenwood KPA-H2EH Home Docking Kit for Sirius Here2Everywhere Satellite Radio Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)The home docking station cuts off the FM tuner capability enough to render that feature useless to transmit to other FM radios in the house. For the same dollar amount, buy the car kit, (I bought a 2nd, and will buy a third). The cradle on the car kit sits in a flat surface just as well as the home unit. If I would have known then, I wouldn't have bought the Home Kit..... P.S. I wrote a similar review on Kenwoods' Website.. Hope this helps..........Amps: Eureka, California.........

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Enjoy more than 120 channels of Sirius satellite radio while in the living room or kitchen with this comprehensive connection kit, which includes everything you need to connect your Kenwood Sirius Here2Everywhere tuner (sold separately) to your home stereo. The kit comes with a docking cradle (with power connection), a patch cable, and an indoor/outdoor antenna. The kit is intuitive to set up: merely run the minijack-to-RCA patch cable between the Here2Everywhere tuner--which receives 65 commercial-free music streams and 50 sports, news, and entertainment streams regardless of location--and your stereo receiver. Once connected, the satellite radio channels stream through your home speakers, giving you a huge radio playlist without dealing with commercial interruption or FCC regulation. You can also connect the tuner to other audio devices that feature RCA inputs.
The tuner rests comfortably in the docking cradle, which positions it for quick, efficient access to the controls. The cradle also includes a power cord to keep your tuner fully operational. In addition, listeners can move the indoor/outdoor antenna anywhere to any spot on the property to receive optimum reception.
Note: The home kit requires a Here2Everywhere tuner and an active subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio services.
What's in the Box Home docking cradle (with power cord), patch cable, indoor/outdoor antenna, warranty card, user's manual.

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Kenwood System-H2EC Sirius Here2Everywhere Satellite Radio Tuner with Car Docking Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I chose the Kenwood because of the look (sleek, blue screen) and reputation of their other products. This product does not live up to their standards. I was really disappointed, and here's why:
When I received the unit, I started with the in-home docking station. I hooked it up right away and basic set-up was easy. You'll know right away whether you can get a signal from the satellite on channel 184 before you subscribe. The instructions about antenna placement was clear... it needs a clear view toward the midwest. That was a problem in my house because of its layout, orientation, and trees on the property. The signal from the satellite was weak and cut out from time to time. The antenna wire was not long enough for my home layout--windows provided too weak a signal, and the roof was out of the question. Eventually, I moved everything around the house until I found a sweet spot. What an ordeal, already.
Second, the FM modulator was very weak. I tried to tune in my home stereo to the freq on the sirius and found that the sirius tuner had to be within one foot of my receiver to get any signal, and then it was weak. With the hard wires--the RCA plugs into AUX on the home stereo--sound was clear and loud. Music at last!
I tried the car kit, and found that the satellite reception was weak there too (here a signal, there a signal and in between... silence). It changed dramatically as I drove across town. The placement of the sirius unit in the car was critical. I tried it on the front of the dash, on the console, in the passenger seat, and all over the windshield. There was only one position in the car where the sirius could talk to the receiver, and that was low-center of the wind shield. Everywhere else was nothing but static. Even in this "sweet spot" I got a poor, static filled signal. Changing freq was easy, but didn't help. No problems with interference from other stations, since there are few in my area.
I was even disappointed with the display. The blue was nice, but the station info was more than could fit and the scrolling was distracting. Changing the setting for display size didn't help: there are two settings for the screen: big and really big. (Audiovox screen for example shows more info on one screen without the need to scroll).
My wife experienced how wonderful and trouble-free Sirius can be with an "older" Streamer, so I'm going to stick with this service and try a different tuner.
The Kenwood is going back.

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Enjoy more than 120 channels of Sirius satellite radio in your car with this comprehensive docking kit, which includes everything you need for vehicle installation. The kit comes with a Sirius Here2Everywhere portable radio tuner, a remote control with batteries, a car docking cradle, a cigarette lighter power adapter, a magnetic mount antenna, a windshield docking base, and an extra power supply cord with fuse. The Here2Everywhere tuner is the centerpiece, with the ability to receive 65 commercial-free music streams and 50 sports, news, and entertainment streams regardless of whether you're driving in a major urban area or on an isolated rural road. Channel information is conveyed on the six-line, 128-by-64 LCD display, which offers three adjustable font sizes, depending on your taste, along with a dimmer and contrast control.
Channel surfing is easy thanks to the intuitive control knob, 30 station presets, and channel skip and lock functions. Listeners can also use the five search modes to find a favorite stream, artist, song, preset, or music genre. Should you happen upon a favorite song, you can even store the file within the unit's 24-song/artist memory bank, and then recall it later when the time is right. Additional features include a clock with an alarm (and a snooze button), an auto shutoff function, and a built-in wireless FM transmitter that broadcasts the Sirius stations on an empty FM frequency.
The car docking kit offers the option of installing the Here2Everywhere tuner on the windshield or console, depending on which location is most convenient. Once installed, the tuner receives its power through either the cigarette lighter adapter or the power supply cord, which fuses directly to the vehicle's 12-volt battery line. The remote control, meanwhile, offers the same functions as the front panel, making it easy to control the unit without losing sight of the road ahead. The Here2Everywhere tuner measures 4.3 by 2.91 by 1.18 inches (W x H x D).
Note: The kit requires an active subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio services.
What's in the Box Here2Everywhere tuner, remote control, two AAA batteries, car docking cradle, cigarette lighter adapter, car magnetic-mount antenna, car windshield docking base with suction cup, power supply cord, warranty card, user's manual.

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JVC KT-SR1000 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had the JVC Sirius receiver for about 6 months now and have had no problems with it. I like the large screen and the feel of the buttons. Easy to see and use while driving.

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JVC's PDA-styled KT-SR1000 Sirius satellite radio receiver brings a wealth of music and news programming to your car and/or home audio system in a plug-and-play device that's as easy to use as it is to transport. The receiver offers accessible buttons and a large, bright LCD with multiple options for enhancing legibility. Artist names and song titles are presented in large type to enhance safety by minimizing distractions. Use of the receiver requires activation of a subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio ($12.95 per month or a one-time fee of $499.99). You'll also need a car or home docking apparatus, sold separately.The KT-SR1000 lets you enter a desired channel/stream number directly, or you can search for programming by scrolling through a list of channels or even a list of currently playing artists. For one-touch access, you can set up to 30 stream preferences, or presets, with the option to lock or unlock a given function. For example, you can store a list of preferred categories and stations without fear of alteration until you decide it's time for a change.Memory Capture stores 30 favorite songs in the form of PDTs (Program Definition Text, with artist name and song title), and, when activated, the unit's S-Seek feature will search all incoming streams for those songs.Time-based functions include an alarm, a sleep timer, and program alert, which switches the KT-SR1000 to a preprogrammed stream at a selected time. The KT-SR1000 features a 132 x 65-pixel dot-matrix FSTN LCD with separate controls for brightness and contrast.The KT-SR1000 must be used with one of the following adapter kits:
JVC KS-K6003 home kit
JVC KS-K6002 vehicle kit (with wireless FM transmitter)
JVC KS-K6001 vehicle kit (without wireless FM transmitter)
Sirius satellite radio is a subscription service that provides more than 100 channels of digital programming, from music to news, talk, and sports. It is available only in the lower 48 states--not available in Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories.What's in the Box Sirius receiver, a remote control, remote batteries, and a user's manual.

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Sirius S50 Satellite Radio Receiver Home Dock Review

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(More customer reviews)The S50 Home Kit does exactly what it's supposed to do, and it does it perfectly. It includes everything you need to listen to high-quality, digital satellite radio from your S50, plus a few extras: the dock, the power cord, 2 sets of audio cables, a remote (with battery), and an antenna.
A previous reviewer gave this item 1 star because of a poor customer service experience. If what she stated is true, then it's terrible, of course, but that's no reason to rate the *product* poorly... She should delete her "review," and use the Discussion area for non-product comments like hers.
That previous reviewer also erroneously claims "...it requires a car set up to use it in the home dock." That's ridiculous. First of all, when you buy an S50, it comes with a car dock, so even if you did need the car dock to play it at home, you'd already have it. Regardless, you don't need the CAR dock to use the HOME dock; that wouldn't make any sense at all, would it? From what she wrote, it sounds like she bought this home dock thinking that's all she needed, and never had an S50 to begin with... Maybe she should have done a little homework (like reading the part that clearly states "For S50 satellite radio receiver [sold separately]") before making her purchase.
I've owned this Home Kit for a year, and I haven't had any problems with it at any time. I've disconnected/reconnected the antenna a few times, and unlike another reviewer, nothing has ever broken.

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Sirius SLH2 Home Install Kit for the Stiletto 2 Portable Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)Most of the reviewers of this product are failing to mention its most salient value-add, which is the enablement of convenient upright desktop listening when the radio is far from a window. The base allows easy attachment to the included AC charger and antenna as well as your stereo speakers. The external indoor/outdoor antenna with 21' cable costs $34.99 by itself. So you are getting the dock, charger and remote control for only $15. This is great value from my perspective.
My particular application is the recording of various CNBC programs both in the morning and in the evening. This allows me to listen to the programs during my urban commute and fast forward through the commercials. This content is extremely valuable as I work in the financial services industry and need to absorb as much news as possible before the stock market opens. The dock and its external antenna allows me to listen to the radio where is it most convenient for listening but not necessarily the best location for reception. My urban commute is generally on a bicycle, in a taxi or on a bus/subway, so having a robust method of listening to programs like CNBC Squawk Box for 30 minutes that would be otherwise be wasted is a big productivity gain.
As reception deep inside my thick-walled prewar high rise is limited, the remote antenna dramatically improves the quality of the recordings and the overall user experience. Before purchasing this dock, I would place the Stiletto 2 on the window ledge so I could record key programs. This made listening to recorded programs while it was still recording not feasible. Now, I have the Stiletto 2 on my dresser plugged into a surplus pair of computer speakers. This allows for uninterrupted recording while I am listening to recently recorded or live programs. When I am ready to leave, I quickly remove the Stiletto 2, plug in the headphones and head out the door. My one issue with the dock is that it does not accommodate the case that Sirius itself sells. So, I have to spend a few extra seconds placing the Stiletto 2 in its case. This is very minor issue, however.
One other change I would suggest to Sirius engineers is that they provide a slightly more flexible antenna mounting mechanism. For those using the antenna indoors, it would be helpful to have suction cups or adhesive mounts so it could be affixed directly to glass. While the current antenna pivots on a base, there is a limited range of motion. So even if the user wanted to use double-sided tape to attach the base to the window pane, the actual antenna would be facing into the room. In my application, I used double sided tape to attach the base to a relatively narrow window ledge. This has worked fine and I am very happy with the reception.
In summary, this home dock is an excellent value. It improves reception and make access to the radio more convenient. I would especially recommend this product for anyone who wants to record important programs and/or listen to the radio while the recording is in progress.
Pros
Dramatically improves reception
Great value
Enables quality recording of shows while the radio is in the most convenient location
Easy upright placement close to external speakers for easy menu navigation
Cons
Doesn't accommodate a case (minor)
Antenna mounting orientation is limited


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Terk XM11 Glass-mount XM Satellite Radio Antenna Review

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(More customer reviews)These antennas were made obsolete by the appearence of the newer micro antennas and single lead connectors. But don't discount uses for this 2-lead antenna yet, especially at the significantly reduced prices (one-half to one-third the cost of newer antennas).

I can't recommend using this on your auto - but works fine as an alternative installation for my Dephi Roady indoors. I attached the antenna to my office window which has a clear view of the southern sky. Works fine - 3 bars. Modification of the plug was a "snap" - You might have to experiment with either the "sat" or "ter" lead as your source. In my area the "sat" lead worked just as well as in my car.

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When you are on the road, radio is a part of your life. XM Satellite Radio dramatically increases the quality and value of your drive time with over 100 crystal clear channels of digital entertainment. Now you can listen to what you want without the need to channel surf and without interruption. Get the best music, news, sports, and comedy programming delivered coast-to-coast.If you drive, improve the quality of your drive time?TERK's XM11 is a compact, high-performance antenna designed specifically for XM Satellite Radio reception for your automobile. Its low-profile, easy-to-install design maximizes installation options and usability. The XM11 is a ground independent antenna - it can be mounted on the rear window or the edge of the roof. The XM11 comes equipped with micro-coax cable that is easy to route through small holes and molding during installation. Installation is easy and requires no drilling. The XM11 comes with an adhesive pad that provides years of worry-free enjoyment, yet is removable if necessary. In addition, the XM11's friction pivot easily adjusts vertically for best reception and folds down when going through a car wash and other low-clearance situations.

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