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from what i saw, the power adapters are just different - fm transmitter and antenna cables are the same. it's a 5v instead of a 12v power adapter.But why would it work with the old car kit but not the home kit?
But why would it work with the old car kit but not the home kit?All old units are non-compatible with the new ones as far as cables, home kits, etc. You've got to buy a new receiver- then all of them are compatible with the new equipment. I exchanged an old starmate for the Sportster 4, and had to buy a new home kit, etc.
If you can listen on your PC at work, just get it over the internet. The thing about all of Sirius' hardware is that it's kinda cheap. I haven't had anything last over a year. If you just listen in the car, consider a new deck that is Sirius-ready. I love Sirius, and can't get through a work day w/o BTLS, but I won't buy another receiver from them.
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from what i saw, the power adapters are just different - fm transmitter and antenna cables are the same. it's a 5v instead of a 12v power adapter.But why would it work with the old car kit but not the home kit?
What he said.I've got a Sportster 4 that I've had about a year, and the cables again won't stay plugged in. This thing stays on my dashboard, never moves. This unit replaced a Starmate Replay that had a display problem.
Just my own experience. If you don't need the hardware, just get the Internet subscription or a built-in in your car. Just IMO
Since all I listen to is Sirius, I took the antenna off my car and the FM transmitter works perfect because there is no interference.
FYI, I never did buy another Sirius radio for my short trip. I had to pick up a pretty badass car (2007 Vette), which had XM. If I had it to do all over I would buy the Sirius radio. XM sucks ass
I just got an email the other day about the Sonos. It looks badass.
http://www.sirius.com/servlet/Conten...=1186596312131
yeah those look awesome but they are crazy expensive
it sucks...
You could have got a converter for that XM radio in the Vette. Sirius sells them for all GM cars.
I've had Sonos for a couple of years now. They are sweet. Only problem is there's not complete compatibility with iTunes.
The latest update to the Sonos software comes with a 30-day free trial to Sirius radio. So I'll be checking that out even though I hate Howard Stern. But I don't see any way I'm gonna pay an extra $13/month for it.
I was just driving it, it's not my car. I have a trailblazer and have sirius in it
Question...
On these plug and play units - does it have the output to connect to a Sirius ready head unit? The idea of using an FM modulator doesn't fly with me - but I'm finally getting around to putting in an aftermarket deck into my car that is Sirius ready. I don't want just the in-car tuner, however, since then I won't be able to take it inside.
Short of the output for the Sirius ready radios, can I output into the deck's AUX input using RCA cables?
This guy I work with just told me his sons each just purchased a XM radio. What idiots. Why would anyone spend money on XM unless they had to
well they merged.......hopefully depending on congress it will all be the same.
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