XM Reviews

BlueTahoe · August 5, 2005

Hey Guys,

I'm looking at adding XM satellite radio to my Tahoe. I have been checking out the XM Roady2. I don't want to mess with the factory add-on unit. I drive an old junker on my daily commute so I would like a setup I can move from 1 car to another.

Does anybody have any experience with the roady? Likes/dislikes.

Are there other portable alternative that are comparable?

Also I was going to try to just put the antenna on the dash. Will this work OK?

Any tips on the roady2 or general XM tips/reviews are appreciated. Debating about going out today or tomorrow to pick one up.

Thanks!!

hutchyx · August 5, 2005

After having Sirius in my previous vehicle, I was unsatisfied with the content on XM. After having my Tahoe for a few weeks - I disconnected the XM and replaced it with Sirius. Since you do have to invest in the hardware - make sure you're getting the service that best fits your tastes.

Black-Z71 · August 6, 2005

I've had XM for about a year now...and I love it. I can always find something on there that I like. However, I've never had Sirius so I can't comment on which one is better. One reason I got XM is for Nascar. When you go to check out radios...take a look at the SkiFi 2. If I was going to get a plug and play unit...thats the one I would get. My unit is the XM Commander which is the hard-wired one. Good luck.

lrymal · August 6, 2005

I've had XM since about the 2nd month it came out and have hardly listened to FM since. Be careful about asking questions like this in a public forum as it always turns into a brand vs. brand debate.

Both services are good with each leaning toward more of a direction for certain program. You might go to the XM website, and the Sirius website and look at the programming.

For the most part, the antenna on the dash will work just fine. However, it can only capture a satellite if it can see it, so any obstructions will block the signal. You might want to temporarily tape the antenna to the dash and give it a try. You can always move it the permanent location later.

There is a XM website for enthusiasts:

http://www.xmfan.com/

Not sure of a similar site for sirius enthusiasts.

BlueTahoe · August 6, 2005

Hey Guys, Thanks for the input.

I did do the comparison and Nascar was the deciding facter for me to chose XM. So I can't really be flipped on that part. Since the XM Roady2 was only 50 in the local stores I went ahead and picked one up. Since it was a small investment I thought I would just try it out.

I just hooked it up and got my service turned on. I think I'm going to really like it.

I did just toss the antenna on the dash and it works pretty well. If I drive north under a thick canopy of trees I loose the signal for a second or 2 but not bad. I'm going to stick it down there for now and see if it annoys me.

I think I'm going to buy a home kit for it and see if it will work at my desk at work. If it does it would be a wonderful investment.

Any recomendations on mounting? I just stuck it in the left side air vent for now. It comes with a vent clip. I'd like to try to mount it in a spot in the center of the dash but I can't seem to find a good easy place to put it.

I did look at the scifi2 but it was $150 vs. $50. It did have some pretty cool options so I figured if I like the service I would upgrade to a better unit sometime down the road.

Black-Z71 · August 6, 2005

I think I'm going to buy a home kit for it and see if it will work at my desk at work. If it does it would be a wonderful investment.

Any recomendations on mounting? I just stuck it in the left side air vent for now. It comes with a vent clip. I'd like to try to mount it in a spot in the center of the dash but I can't seem to find a good easy place to put it.

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Keep in mind that the service comes with the streaming internet XM radio, accessible from any PC with broadband. Just go to XM Radio Online and sign on. So, you may not have to get a home kit. As far as mounting...check this site out for some good dash mounts...ProClip USA.