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[GUIDE] SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Receivers) - Click HERE to go to the original thread with graphics Dead Messiah Which SIRIUS Satellite Radio receiver is right for me? ---------- This thread is a guide to help people pick out which SIRIUS Satellite Radio receiver is right them. Most of these receivers/optional equipment are available from TSS-Radio and Sirius.com , I personally like 'TSS-Radio' more because they're professional yet personable. TSS-Radio is also now SFN's official Sirius hardware retailer and sponsor of this forum. Some of the items (like the original Starmate & original Sportster) aren't available on these sites but can be bought from RadioShack or other online/retail stores. PROMOS/REBATES: SFN Sirius.com Affiliate Link During the checkout process there will be a field labeled "Promo Code". If you enter "PP10T" without the quotations you'll get an additional 10% off everything in your cart. This offer is even valid on their clearance items. Fall Rebate Offer - Up To $100 Mail-In Rebate: LINK Dead Messiah HOME ENTERTAINMENT: SIRIUS SRH550 Home Tuner with Antenna $269.99 ---------- RCA RS2058 Rip and Go SIRIUS-Ready Home Stereo System $199.99 SIRIUS Connect Home Tuner $49.99 ---------- SIRIUS Conductor $149.99 Dead Messiah VECHILE: GM SIRIUS Connect $99.99 ---------- SIRIUS Starbase SC-FM1 Tuner System $169.99 ---------- SIRIUS One Radio with Car Kit $49.99 Dead Messiah PLUG & PLAY: All these Plug & Play SIRIUS Satellite receivers have: -Channel presets -Song seeks -FM Transmitter, listen to SIRIUS on an FM radio without wires -Time based functions such as: alarm clock, sleep mode & auto shut down *except for the S50, which might have functions added in a firmware update* -Parental controls -Extra Car/Mobile kits available for purchase, if you want to install one SIRIUS Satellite Radio receiver into more than one car ---------- XAct Stream | jockey $69.99 XAct Stream | jockey Vehicle Kit $49.99 XAct Stream | jockey Home Kit $49.99 XAct Stream | jockey Power Pod $99.99 XAct Stream | jockey Boombox $119.99 Pros: -Listen to live SIRIUS Satellite Radio on the go (with Power Pod) Cons: -Lot of extras required (vechile kit, home kit & Power Pod) to really enjoy it -Limited battery life in Power Pod (3 hours) -Big/bulky in Power Pod -If you are not in a big metro area with ground repeaters, the portable live feature of the Power Pod may not work that good for you -No replay feature -No 'Artist Seek' feature -No game alert feature -No 'FM Frequency Presets' feature ---------- Sanyo CRSR-10 Radio with Car and Home Kits $79.99 Pros: -Super cheap -Small -Comes with home & car kits, kits alone more than make up for the cost -3 removeable faceplates (blue, black & chrome) Cons: -No remote control -May not be the best device for plug-and-play because lack of 'real' docking station in home/car kits; kits have an adapter not true dock -No replay feature -No 'Artist Seek' feature -No game alert feature -No 'FM Frequency Presets' feature ---------- SIRIUS Starmate with Car Kit $39.99 SIRIUS Starmate Home Kit $39.99 Pros: -Cheap -Small Cons: -Not the best display -Cords hang all over the place -Not best device for plug-and-play (because of cords hanging) -No replay feature -No 'Artist Seek' feature -No game alert feature -No 'FM Frequency Presets' feature ---------- SIRIUS Sportster Receiver with Car Kit $79.99 SIRIUS Sportster Home Kit $49.99 SIRIUS Sportster Boombox $99.99 Pros: -Cheap -Good plug-and-play device -On screen sports alerts -Two display colors: amber & green Cons: -No replay feature -No 'Artist Seek' feature -No 'FM Frequency Presets' feature ---------- SIRIUS Sportster Replay with Mobile Kit $129.99 - $30 Mail-In Rebate SIRIUS Sportster Replay Home Kit $49.99 SIRIUS Sportster Replay Boombox $99.99 SIRIUS Sportster Replay Executive Docking Station $129.99 Pros: -Good plug-and-play device -On screen sports alerts -Replay feature, able to pause-rewind-fast forward up to 44 minutes of content -Cool blue display color Cons: -No 'Artist Seek' feature -No 'FM Frequency Presets' feature ---------- SIRIUS Starmate Replay $99.99 - $20 Mail-In Rebate SIRIUS Starmate Replay Home Kit $39.99 SIRIUS Starmate Replay Boombox $99.99 Mounting Kit for Starmate Replay $9.99 Pros: -Small compact device -Artist Seek -FM Frequency presets button -On screen sports alerts -Replay feature, able to pause-rewind-fast forward up to 44 minutes of content -Cool blue display color Cons: -Cords hang all over the place -Not best device for plug-and-play (because of cords hanging) -Doesn't have 'turn-knob' like the SIRIUS Sportster models ---------- SIRIUS S50 with Car Kit $279.99 - $100 Mail-In Rebate SIRIUS S50 Home Kit $99.99 SIRIUS S50 Executive Player $229.99 Pros: -First portable SIRIUS device -Able to record 50 hours of SIRIUS programming -Able to transfer/play personal MP3s via PC software -Able to pause-rewind-fast forward SIRIUS content/personal MP3s -FM Frequency presets -Color display -On screen sports alerts -On screen sports ticker Cons: -High price -Can only listen to 'live' SIRIUS content when in car/home dock -No FM Frequency presets button Dead Messiah PLUG & PLAY: SIRIUS Stratus with Vehicle Kit $59.99 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Home Kit $49.99 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Boombox $149.99 Soloist Universal Media Dock $149.99 SIRUS Executive System $149.99 Pros: -Cheap -Good plug-and-play device -New Universal Plug & Play Docking System -Car Dock has AUX-input Cons: -Orange Not Blue Display -No replay feature -No 'Artist Seek' feature -No game alert feature -No 'FM Frequency Presets' feature ---------- SIRIUS Sportster 3 with Vehicle Kit $99.99 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Home Kit $49.99 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Boombox $149.99 Soloist Universal Media Dock $149.99 SIRUS Executive System $149.99 Pros: -Good plug-and-play device -New Universal Plug & Play Docking System -On screen sports alerts -'Artist Seek' feature -Car Dock has AUX-input Cons: -Orange Not Blue Display -No replay feature -No 'FM Frequency Presets' button ---------- SIRIUS Sportster 4 with Car Kit $149.99 - 30 Mail-In Rebate SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Home Kit $49.99 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Boombox $149.99 Soloist Universal Media Dock $149.99 SIRUS Executive System $149.99 Pros: -Good plug-and-play device -New Universal Plug & Play Docking System -On screen sports alerts -'Artist Seek' feature -Replay feature, able to pause-rewind-fast forward up to 44 minutes of content -Cool blue display color -FM Frequency presets -Car Dock has AUX-input Cons: -No 'FM Frequency Presets' button ---------- *Available Soon* SIRIUS Starmate 3 $99.99 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Home Kit $49.99 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Boombox $149.99 Soloist Universal Media Dock $149.99 SIRUS Executive System $149.99 Pros: -Good plug-and-play device -New Universal Plug & Play Docking System -On screen sports alerts -'Artist Seek' feature -Car Dock has AUX-input Cons: -Orange Not Blue Display -No replay feature -Doesn't have 'turn-knob' like the SIRIUS Sportster models ---------- SIRIUS Starmate 4 $119.99 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Home Kit $49.99 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Boombox $149.99 Soloist Universal Media Dock $149.99 SIRUS Executive System $149.99 Pros: -Good plug-and-play device -New Universal Plug & Play Docking System -On screen sports alerts -FM Frequency presets button -'Artist Seek' feature -Replay feature, able to pause-rewind-fast forward up to 44 minutes of content -Cool blue display color -Car Dock has AUX-input Cons: -Doesn't have 'turn-knob' like the SIRIUS Sportster models ---------- *Available Soon* SIRIUS Stiletto 10 $249.99 SIRIUS Stiletto Vehicle Kit $69.99 SIRIUS Stiletto Home Kit $69.99 SIRIUS Stiletto Boombox $99.99 Soloist Universal Media Dock $149.99 Stiletto Executive System $149.99 Pros: -First truly portable live SIRIUS device -Able to record 10 hours of SIRIUS programming -Able to transfer/play personal MP3s via PC software -Able to pause-rewind-fast forward SIRIUS content/personal MP3s -FM Frequency presets -Color display -On screen sports alerts -On screen sports ticker -Headphones with antenna included -2 batteries included: . . .4 hours of live SIRIUS Satellite Radio . . .22 hours playback of stored content -Home dock charges both batteries at once Cons: -Does not come with vehicle or home hit -Higher price than other receivers -Does not use SIRIUS's New Universal Plug & Play Docking System -Live signal quality is questionable -Does not have a WiFi mode ----------- SIRIUS Stiletto 100 $349.99 SIRIUS Stiletto Vehicle Kit $69.99 SIRIUS Stiletto Home Kit $69.99 SIRIUS Stiletto Boombox $99.99 Soloist Universal Media Dock $149.99 Stiletto Executive System $149.99 Pros: -First truly portable live SIRIUS device -WiFi Mode, so if no antenna signal you can stream SIRIUS Satellite Radio via the internet -Able to record 100 hours of SIRIUS programming -Able to transfer/play personal MP3s via PC software -Able to pause-rewind-fast forward SIRIUS content/personal MP3s -FM Frequency presets -Color display -On screen sports alerts -On screen sports ticker -Headphones with antenna included -2 batteries included: . . .4 hours of live SIRIUS Satellite Radio via antenna . . .14 hours of live SIRIUS Satellite Radio via WiFi . . .22 hours playback of stored content -Home dock charges both batteries at once -Overall a fucking sick radio! Cons: -Does not come with vehicle or home hit -High price -Does not use SIRIUS's New Universal Plug & Play Docking System -Live signal quality is questionable, but only a problem if in a area without a WiFi signal Dead Messiah OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: 50 Foot Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Extension Kit $39.99 ---------- Outdoor Home Antenna $39.99 stern97 Which home receivers have a good auto-on and auto-off timer (event or channel based recording)? I want to record the show each day and need the unit to wake itself up and shut itself off after Howard is done. I've got a Kenwood Here 2 Anywhere, but it only has the useless "alarm" feature and the not very useful "Program Alert" which gives out a beep and a text alert only when it's already on, it does not turn on the unit itself. Good thread! Ashley's Undies Why not also mention the XACT Stream Jockey, which, when used with the XACT Power Pod, is the only truly portable system other than a boom box? It's interesting that Sirius does not sell or even mention the Power Pod. Perhaps because it might affect S50 sales? Dead Messiah Quote: Originally posted by Ashleys Undies Why not also mention the XACT Stream Jockey, which, when used with the XACT Power Pod, is the only truly portable system other than a boom box? It's interesting that Sirius does not sell or even mention the Power Pod. Perhaps because it might affect S50 sales? I updated my P&P list, if anyone has any reviews of any device not listed please feel free to post them - I just made a rough list of the more popular devices to help people decide which SIRIUS receiver would be right for them. And to your comment about SIRIUS not showing off the XAct Power Pod; SIRIUS's website & shop don't sell/show the original Starmate & original Sportster anymore. But I would imagine if there was a reason for SIRIUS to take down the Power Pod from their site/store it might be because people were buying it under the impression they could use it like a walkman but in reality unless you live in a metro area with ground repeaters it's not gonna work that good, unless you have it out to a constant view of the sky. Just my opinion. Dead Messiah Just a heads up for anyone that has ordered or plans to order the S50 anytime soon... You will need to pick up an 'AC-to-DC Portable Power Supply' like THIS ONE to use the S50's car dock in your house because the S50's home kit won't be available for a little while. BugBar-B-Q anyone have any info (good? bad?) on the XACT Visor? It appeals to me because one of the installation options allows me to clip it to my sunvisor In the small cab of my Ranger.. Is it worth it? Dead Messiah Quote: Originally posted by BugBar-B-Q anyone have any info (good? bad?) on the XACT Visor? It appeals to me because one of the installation options allows me to clip it to my sunvisor In the small cab of my Ranger.. Is it worth it? It is almost the same as the SIRIUS One but the guy over at Get SIRIUS Info said that the Visor felt cheap where as the SIRIUS One felt solid in his review of the SIRIUS One, which can be read HERE*. *-there are many typos in GSI's reviews because they rush them out as fast as they can to let people know about the products, but the reviews are still really good. Dead Messiah Updated rebates reply with the new RadioShack $25 gift card offer, which applies to all of the SIRIUS receivers that RadioShack offers. With this gift card offer you could get the Starmate or the Sportster for $4.99 (after rebates). Pretty nice, especially if you're looking for an second, third or even first unit. NWSternGirl Thanks for posting this stuff, DM. There's also a $20 rebate on the Sportster Boombox at radioshack! NO ONE else is offering that. Grab it, guys! iam72hrstv New Sanyo model at sirius.com click radio packages comes with Player, 2 faceplates, home dock, cak kit, home antanna, boombox, and sirius hat. 57 dollers use promo code for 15 percent and rebate. Only comprehensive pack compares to Costo Xact pack 225 dollars. Dead Messiah Quote: Originally posted by iam72hrstv New Sanyo model at sirius.com I added this to my of plug & play receivers. Dead Messiah I changed 'REBATES' to 'PROMOS/REBATES' and added a link to Mutt's 'SIRIUS Satellite Radio SFN Affiliate Link'. SternFanInPgh I spent the day reading this board, reading reviews from any website I could find and I'm more confused now than I was when I started. I was going to purchase the Sanyo package on sale at Sirius.com until I read the bad reviews about it. I like all the features of being able to listen in the car and then at home or out by the pool, with access to AM/FM also. Does anyone have this model and like it, or have any other suggestions. I'm open to anything below $200 TIA! :) http://shop.sirius.com/edealinv/ser...ldParentID=7871 boombox Quote: Originally posted by SternFanInPgh I spent the day reading this board, reading reviews from any website I could find and I'm more confused now than I was when I started. I was going to purchase the Sanyo package on sale at Sirius.com until I read the bad reviews about it. I like all the features of being able to listen in the car and then at home or out by the pool, with access to AM/FM also. Does anyone have this model and like it, or have any other suggestions. I'm open to anything below $200 TIA! :) http://shop.sirius.com/edealinv/ser...ldParentID=7871 With a $200 budget you might consider buying one of the newer receivers, like the Sportster Replay or Starmate Replay. These give you time-shift features like pause and forward. The sportster replay and boombox would be a nice combo. By the way, all of these receivers allow you to listen in the car, at home, in the office, etc. There' s nothing really special about the Sanyo unit. If you don't want the time-shift features, then go with the Sanyo. SternFanInPgh Quote: Originally posted by boombox With a $200 budget you might consider buying one of the newer receivers, like the Sportster Replay or Starmate Replay. These give you time-shift features like pause and forward. The sportster replay and boombox would be a nice combo. By the way, all of these receivers allow you to listen in the car, at home, in the office, etc. There' s nothing really special about the Sanyo unit. If you don't want the time-shift features, then go with the Sanyo. Thanks for your help boombox, but what about the bad reviews on the Sanyo? So then it basically comes down to what features do I want on the boombox, such as AM/FM radio? (I listen to a few local shows) I do like the idea of being able to Pause, FF or Rewind, but I haven't found a boombox for Starmate Replay or Sportster Replay that offers AM/FM. Oh and I also need to be able to use my wireless headset so a headset jack is a must. UGH, wish someone would offer a boombox you can customize. SternFanInPgh I just had another idea. *proves I haven't killed ALL my braincells* I have a AM/FM/CD player boombox I really like. Is it possible to get the Sportster Replay or Starmate Replay with car/home hook up's and just use it thru the boombox that I have by the pool, or with my home stereo in the house or in the car? Sorry to be such a pain in the ass but I get so frustrated buying stuff that is outdated and useless within 6 months. boombox Quote: Originally posted by SternFanInPgh Thanks for your help boombox, but what about the bad reviews on the Sanyo? So then it basically comes down to what features do I want on the boombox, such as AM/FM radio? (I listen to a few local shows) I do like the idea of being able to Pause, FF or Rewind, but I haven't found a boombox for Starmate Replay or Sportster Replay that offers AM/FM. Oh and I also need to be able to use my wireless headset so a headset jack is a must. UGH, wish someone would offer a boombox you can customize. Your dilema boils down to a simple question: Do you want time-shift features(44 minute memory buffer that allows pausing) or not? If yes, then go with with the replay and the boombox. For your local AM/FM stations that you listen to, just use a small, portable AM/FM radio. You can get one the size of your watch. If time-shift features are not a "must-have", then go with the Sanyo. Forget what the reviews say. Sanyo has sold thousands of these, and those are just a few reviews. Also, you don't know who wrote those reviews and their motives. Could be people from another receiver manufacturer bashing their competition, or could be an XMer trying to scare potential Sirius subscribers. I know several people who have the Sanyo and they're very happy. As long as you're OK with fewer features go for it!! You won't regret it. Don't hesitate too much over it, you'll drive yourself crazy. In the end you'll be happy with whichever purchase you make. Good luck and enjoy! You're gonna love Sirius so much, in the end, you'll slowly abandon AM/FM, forever. boombox Quote: Originally posted by SternFanInPgh I get so frustrated buying stuff that is outdated and useless within 6 months. This is ultimately the real problem you're having :) Just accept the fact that no matter what you buy today, it will be outdated, but not useless, in 6 months. This technology is new and changing very quickly. Just let go of trying to control the inevitable, and you'll be at peace with your decision. SternFanInPgh Quote: Originally posted by boombox Your dilema boils down to a simple question: Do you want time-shift features(44 minute memory buffer that allows pausing) or not? If yes, then go with with the replay and the boombox. For your local AM/FM stations that you listen to, just use a small, portable AM/FM radio. You can get one the size of your watch. If time-shift features are not a "must-have", then go with the Sanyo. Forget what the reviews say. Sanyo has sold thousands of these, and those are just a few reviews. Also, you don't know who wrote those reviews and their motives. Could be people from another receiver manufacturer bashing their competition, or could be an XMer trying to scare potential Sirius subscribers. I know several people who have the Sanyo and they're very happy. As long as you're OK with fewer features go for it!! You won't regret it. Don't hesitate too much over it, you'll drive yourself crazy. In the end you'll be happy with whichever purchase you make. Good luck and enjoy! You're gonna love Sirius so much, in the end, you'll slowly abandon AM/FM, forever. I've narrowed it down to the Sanyo or Sportster since those have the boombox. Can I ask what you have? What is involved in hooking either up to a home entertainment center? Do I need to have an available input jack? Dead Messiah Quote: Originally posted by SternFanInPgh I've narrowed it down to the Sanyo or Sportster since those have the boombox. Can I ask what you have? What is involved in hooking either up to a home entertainment center? Do I need to have an available input jack? I have the Sportser Replay (which is exactly like the Sportster). To hook it up to a home entertainment system you need the home kit, which has everything you need to have SIRIUS playing on your home entertainment system. You can either use the headphone out-to-stereo cable to plug it into your entertainment system or use the built-in FM transmitter to send SIRIUS to a FM dial where then you can tune into that station and listen (no available input jacks needed). Even if you use the stereo cable to hook up your SIRIUS, you can still use the FM transmitter to pick up SIRIUS in other rooms of your house. MoEl Wife just bought me the Sportster Replay for my birthday yesterday. The store told her that by Christmas, there will be a new Sportster? model that records/timeshifts for 5 hours! That's what I'd rather get... and it's only a few weeks away... Anyone else hear of this?? I'm also torn over which subscription to get. Since 'Lifetime' only means receiver appliance life, what happens if I upgrade receivers? Will I have to pay again for another subscription? Can I transfer the 'Lifetime' subscription from the first (and deactivate that one) to the newer receiver? Dead Messiah Quote: Originally posted by MoEl The store told her that by Christmas, there will be a new Sportster? There isn't going to be a new Sportster by Christmas - SIRIUS usually sends out promotional information about new receivers to SIRIUS sites & stores that carry SIRIUS products a month or so before they're released. The only new products coming out soon are: -Streamer Replay (which is basically the Sportster Replay but in black) -Streamer GTR (which is basically the Starmate Replay but in a dark gray/black color) -Xact Replay (which is basically the Starmate Replay but made by Xact not Directed Electronics) -Audiovox SIRCMB5 (which is basically the Starmate Replay but a little different shape/color/screen color/...) Quote: Originally posted by MoEl I'm also torn over which subscription to get. Since 'Lifetime' only means receiver appliance life, what happens if I upgrade receivers? Will I have to pay again for another subscription? Can I transfer the 'Lifetime' subscription from the first (and deactivate that one) to the newer receiver? -If you want to upgrade your receiver meaning get a new receiver I think you can switch the lifetime over to a new receiver like 2-4 times (at least that's what I heard). If you want to upgrade meaning you want to add an additional receiver you'd just have to pay the $500 once and then pay the $6.99 a month or whatever for the second receiver. MoEl Thanks, DM! I wonder what the salesman was talking about, then? Maybe one of those you listed. She bought it in a Radio Shack, and the guy just advised her that this 5-hr recordable one will be out by the holidays. Frankly, while the 44-min recording/shift time is practically useless to me, it might not matter. I'd love to record the whole Show for playback after work, but if Howard repeats the broadcast, it's moot. This is a great thread, as most of yours always are! Thanks for all the info. You always help out your clueless SFN brothers! Much appreciated! Dead Messiah Quote: Originally posted by MoEl Thanks, DM! I wonder what the salesman was talking about, then? Maybe he was talking about the S50 which can record up to 50 hours of SIRIUS content. iam72hrstv Please read if you want an S50. This model is a poor choice for an MP3 player. The copyright restrictions limit the tapeable shows to 20. You must delete shows before taping more. The time you can tape is limited (2 hour blocks). Music can not be taped. Also, the space on the player is limited compared to a Creative Zen or Ipod. If you want to tape shows read up on taping to a computer and using an MP3 player with no copyright issues (RIAA has limited the Sirius s50). Personally, I plug my Sirius into my Compaq Presario and use a program called Audio Cleaning Lab to use timed recordings. The time per MP3 recording is unlimited per file. I can place a whole Stern Show in one file. I also tape the following Sirius shows: BBC 1 Essential Collection, Sirius 1 Countdown, Blender Countdown, and Howard100 News. Why tape 25 shows to an S50 when a Creative Zen 60GB (My player) or Ipod 60GB holds 50,000 hrs of mp3s. :D Dead Messiah Quote: Originally posted by iam72hrstv The copyright restrictions limit the tapeable shows to 25. You must delete shows before taping more. The time you can tape is limited (1 hour blocks). Music can not be taped. You can tape up to 20 back to back two hour shows blocks, not 25 1 hour blocks. Music can be taped by leaving the S50 on the channels you want to listen to. It automatically starts recording live music channels you're listening to for the 3 most listened to channels. If you want some Hard Attack on your S50, turn to Hard Attack and let it start recording as much as you want it to, then turn to another channel you want, like Octane - record as much as you want (just by leaving it on that channel). Then if you want to fill it up with another channel like Faction, turn to that channel and let it record some of that channel by just leaving it on that channel. Or you could just fill your S50 with just a shit load of just one channel. It's all up to you. It's super simple and is nice because you just have to turn it to the channel you want to record, no need to tell it to record. Then when you're listening to the recorded music you can 'love' songs to save them to your S50 so you can listen to them whenever you want. I have had SIRIUS since the summer with the Sporster Replay (gave it to my mom now), and I must say that I really love the S50. I thought I would be pissed off about the missing ability to schedule music channels but the way they worked it out is really nice - I like how I don't have to tell it to record, I just turn to a music channel I want and leave it there and it fills up my S50 with music for me to listen to whenever I want. p1vegasgirl I just got my S50 and still haven't hooked it up. Still waiting for the home dock. Is there going to be any problem taping Howard's show due to copyright issues? The guy at Sirius called me back and said that there "probably won't be". I know that there are people now having difficulty. Does anyone here have an answer? Also, if I went to Radio Shack and got a AC/DC adapter do you just stick the car antenna out of a window? Thanks for your time....I am a real newbie with this. Dead Messiah Quote: Originally posted by p1vegasgirl I just got my S50... Nice! Quote: Originally posted by p1vegasgirl Is there going to be any problem taping Howard's show due to copyright issues? No, I seriously doubt that there will be any problems recording the show. You can currently record Howard 100 News and any other show that's on the channel, and Howard himself said he has the S50 and uses it to record/listen to shows on his channel. Quote: Originally posted by p1vegasgirl Also, if I went to Radio Shack and got a AC/DC adapter do you just stick the car antenna out of a window? I had an extra home antenna so I just used it, but my friend just put a $.40 piece of sheet metal out the window with the car antenna on it to get reception 'til he gets his home kit. Circuit City currently has the home kits available online, so if you need a home kit now you could order one on their site. p1vegasgirl Thank you so much for your response and all you contribute to the site. I really appreciate it. iam72hrstv I recieved an email request to show how to record Howard Stern as MP3 Files as compared to using an S50, an Ipod or Creative Nomad may be used as storage for Mp3 Files, "Blumpkin King, For Taping the Howard Strern 100 channel, I use a Sanyo Sirius Reciever that uses fm broadcast around my house. I turn my radio (RCA Surround Sound Reciever from Radio Shack) on to the chosen recieve station. My stereo has output ports that are rca jacks so I bought an inexpensive wire from Walmart that had rca plugs on one side and a minijack port (headphone jack) on the other http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...uct_id=3579191. One end of the wire goes from the stereo output port labled tape (deck) L R. Then I plug the mini port into my computer mike port (Compaq Presario Notebook). Then I use a piece of software I got from Comp USA called Audio Cleaning Lab from Magix. This software allows conversion of Records, Tapes and and makes recordings from the mike port. The software allows conversion to CDR-RW, DVDR-RW or MP3 (I have been using MP3 output for Howard Stern. I use CDR for Records and Tapes. Today, I recieved a coupon for it http://site.magix.net/index.php?21391. Then I tell the program to start taping and stop taping at a certain time. I must leave my Sanyo and stereo on the correct channels with volume turned down. My Computer records while I am at work. Then, I edit out comercials or unwanted content by cutting from the wave graphic readout. Then I Click MP3 output and save the file as MP3 and transfer to my MP3 player. I use a Creative Zen Xtra as an MP3 Player I got from J & R Music world on Amazon.com in 2003. My System Snapshot on my Creative says it has 9292 tracks 1302 Albums 51 GB used and 9 GB free (9292 hours of music and radio shows stored and backed up on a hard drive and DVD Data Discs). FYI I tape shows like BBC ch 11 Essential Selection, Sirius Hits 1 Countdown, Maxim Blender Countdown, in addition to Howard Stern. If Howard were available via Sirius Player http://mpcache.sirius.com/servlet/M...&streamNumber=& I could record by tuning my Compaq Laptop to the Sirius radio channel and using the same procedure above, but the wire I use has a miniport plug on each end. One end goes into the mike port the other goes into the headphones jack of my Computer. Take it easy, Howard clevergreg@*********> wrote: From : Blumpkin King I saw your post to the sirius board. I was wondering if you could please explain exactly how you record to your ipod from the sirius receiver. I was going to buy a s50 unitl I read your helpful post. I just don't know how to go about getting started and which reciever to get that would be best for this. I really want to basically copy your system. It seems like the best way for me to be able to listen to the whole show. Thank you very much. Greg clevergreg@************* -------------------------------------------- This is a message from Blumpkin King at SternFanNetwork." Blumpkin King Just wanted to thank you for the in depth way that you record. Very helpful. What do others do?? I would love to hear how. Thanks, The Blumpkin King Ashley's Undies Could one use that software and Wal-Mart wire to convert vinyl records to mp3? iam72hrstv Converting vinyl to MP3 is one of the main aplications. For my Wife's birthday I converted her 100 records and 200 singles to MP3 and transfered them to her MP3 player. The program cleans tape hiss, record pops and cracklles and adds stereo seperation for analog mono recordings. TLD Can someone tell me if the Starmate replay has a headphone jack and a audio out jack? ezid4 Nice informative post The starmate replay has a boom box radio available in feb 2006 Starmate Boom Cube Blumpkin King I just got the Starmate Replay for x-mas and yes it does have an aurio out jack. nickyg Hi, can anyone with the home kit for the starmate st2 tell me how to attach the unit to the cradle? I have two units in the house and both seem to be missing a piece that enables the unit to attach to the bracket. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Blumpkin King If you look at the back of the box of the home kit it shows you a pic. Lay the metal peice so that the longest end is sitting flat. There are two pieces at the bottom, about a 1/2" off the ground, and you slip the starmate into those . The starmate has an little inlet between the front and back of the unit. put the bottom pieces in that inlet and move the unit a little forward. The top will clip in. Hard to explain, but hopefully this helps. It took me a couple of minutes as well because it is not explained well. I used the pics on the back of the home kit package to figure it out. Good luck Greg nickyg got it. Thanks! norinradd re: sirius one I have had this unit for a couple of weeks and have to say i am very impressed with it. For those that do have it, or are thinking about purchasing it, here is an e-mail i got from sirius regarding a home kit: "Thanks for contacting Customer Care. We will be happy to help. The SIRIUS 1 home kit will be out at the end of the month.There are none that are compatible with this radio." If a senior member of the board could post this as a new thread, people may like to know that the kit is coming. I , as a junior membor, cannot creat a thread. 1Gunit hey the Kenwood H2EV is on sale at sirius for $60 and comes with home and car kits http://shop.sirius.com/edealinv/ser...ldParentID=7870 Commish7 Why don't you get those idiots at Sirius to be honest with "boombox" customers. Aquiring siginal is getting very old now, especially when it happens during Howards show. If I can receive a siginal uninterupted in my car, even in the car wash there is no reason that plastic piece of crap they call an antenna that I have mounted in more places than Hugh Hefner can't work! mraswyp Sirius radio overcharged me 50 dollars when I signed up for a lifetime subscription. I have called 8 times and sent email trying to get my money back but for some reason they just won't so it. What is their problem? I signed up to listen to Howard everyday but am getting so pissed I may have contact my credit card company and just cancel the whole thing. It's not just the 50 bucks but I feel ripped off. stevecvg Quote: Originally posted by Commish7 Why don't you get those idiots at Sirius to be honest with "boombox" customers. Aquiring siginal is getting very old now, especially when it happens during Howards show. If I can receive a siginal uninterupted in my car, even in the car wash there is no reason that plastic piece of crap they call an antenna that I have mounted in more places than Hugh Hefner can't work! Do yourself a favor and get an outdoor antenna. I have on of these mounted on the side of my house. I've NEVER had anything less than 100% signal strength since it was installed. I_Hate_Booey So if all I wanted to do was listen in the car, and then tape the rest of the show in my office via a cassette boombox, and money was an issue, what would you recommend I get? Thanks and apologies in advance if this question has already been answered. Fyrdawg I think this answers my question, because I too have that plastic piece of crap antenna with little to no reception. I NEED HELP ! I want to listen inside but can hardly ever get a signal. Also, does anyone else find that the hotter the sporster boombox gets the worse the reception ?? PMSDoll I have had Sirius for 3 years and the receiver I have in my car is probably in the Sirius Museum. I want to upgrade my receiver and I want one that I can take from the car into my office at work. What do you suggest? iam72hrstv Sirius weekly Program guide formatted for the Treo: Open letter to Howard Stern: Howard Stern, Here is the Sirius Weekly programming guide for your Treo (text only, FYI I email my Treo this guide and file it so I always know what is on Sirius in my Treo 'little brain'). If you have more Treo questions email me, proprietor@***********.com WEEK OF January 20 - January 26 www.sirius.com/sportsweekly NFL Conference Championships Pittsburgh challenges Denver for AFC honors at 3 pm ET, and Carolina battles Seattle for NFC bragging rights at 6:30 pm ET. SIRIUS delivers home and away announcers, as well as national broadcasts and Spanish language calls. And get a look at future NFL stars, when top college players meet in the 2006 East-West Shrine Bowl on Saturday at 4 pm ET on Ch. 146. MORE DETAILS Both Conference Championship games can be heard with home (Ch. 124) and away (Ch. 125) announcers, as well as national broadcasts (Ch.123) and Spanish language calls. (Ch. 181) Sunday January 22 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Steelers at Broncos 3:00 PM 125 124 Panthers at Seahawks 6:30 PM 125 124 BACK TO TOP Friday January 20 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Grizzlies at 76ers 7:00 PM 180 Bucks at Hawks 7:00 PM 127 Hornets at Wizards 7:00 PM 126 Nets at Celtics 7:30 PM 123 Magic at Bobcats 7:30 PM 125 Pacers at Timberwolves 8:00 PM 159 Spurs at Heat 8:00 PM 181 Rockets at Bulls 8:30 PM 143 Jazz at Nuggets 9:00 PM 110 Mavericks at Clippers 10:30 PM 126 Cavaliers at Warriors 10:30 PM 127 Raptors at Supersonics 10:30 PM 123 Lakers at Suns 10:30 PM 125 Saturday January 21 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Kings at Magic 7:00 PM 110 Hornets at Knicks 7:30 PM 117 Celtics at Nets 8:00 PM 127 Bulls at Pacers 8:00 PM 147 Bobcats at Bucks 8:30 PM 131 Cavaliers at Jazz 9:00 PM 143 Sunday January 22 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Nuggets at Spurs 1:00 PM 126 76ers at Timberwolves 1:00 PM 127 Warriors at Clippers 3:30 PM 147 Grizzlies at Wizards 3:30 PM 131 Rockets at Pistons 6:00 PM 126 Kings at Heat 6:00 PM 127 Supersonics at Suns 8:00 PM 107 Mavericks at Blazers 9:00 PM 126 Raptors at Lakers 9:30 PM 127 Monday January 23 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Pacers at Hawks 7:00 PM 117 Hornets at Celtics 7:30 PM 123 Rockets at Bucks 8:00 PM 127 Nets at Jazz 9:00 PM 107 Raptors at Nuggets 9:00 PM 131 Clippers at Warriors 10:30 PM 123 Tuesday January 24 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Pacers at Cavaliers 7:00 PM 127 Suns at Magic 7:00 PM 143 Kings at 76ers 7:00 PM 126 Grizzlies at Heat 7:30 PM 123 Pistons at Timberwolves 8:00 PM 125 Bobcats at Spurs 8:30 PM 147 Wednesday January 25 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Bulls at Raptors 7:00 PM 126 Bucks at Pistons 7:30 PM 123 Kings at Knicks 7:30 PM 125 Spurs at Hornets 8:00 PM 111 Bobcats at Rockets 8:30 PM 117 Timberwolves at Grizzlies 9:00 PM 127 Nuggets at Blazers 10:00 PM 126 Mavericks at Warriors 10:30 PM 125 Knicks at Clippers 10:30 PM 123 Thursday January 26 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Magic at 76ers 7:00 PM 125 Suns at Heat 8:00 PM 127 Mavericks at Supersonics 10:30 PM 125 BACK TO TOP Friday January 20 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Blues at Avalanche 7:00 PM 107 Blackhawks at Wild 8:00 PM 147 Lightning at Stars 8:30 PM 131 Saturday January 21 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Islanders at Devils 12:00 PM 117 Red Wings at Avalanche 2:00 PM 181 Flyers at Penguins 2:00 PM 147 Sharks at Kings 6:00 PM 126 Oilers at Coyotes 9:00 PM 126 Sunday January 22 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Wild at Blackhawks 7:00 PM 131 Devils at Rangers 7:00 PM 147 Monday January 23 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Penguins at Flyers 7:00 PM 110 Maple Leafs at Senators 7:30 PM 125 Red Wings at Predators 8:00 PM 147 Coyotes at Stars 8:30 PM 181 Mighty Ducks at Kings 10:30 PM 125 Tuesday January 24 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Sabres at Rangers 7:00 PM 180 Devils at Islanders 7:00 PM 110 Predators at Red Wings 7:30 PM 131 Kings at Sharks 10:30 PM 123 Wednesday January 25 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Hurricanes at Panthers 7:00 PM 180 Capitals at Penguins 7:30 PM 131 Blues at Stars 8:30 PM 147 Oilers at Mighty Ducks 10:30 PM 131 Thursday January 26 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Hurricanes at Thrashers 7:00 PM 107 Sabres at Maple Leafs 7:30 PM 147 Devils at Lightning 7:30 PM 117 Canucks at Red Wings 7:30 PM 123 Flames at Blackhawks 8:30 PM 181 Stars at Avalanche 9:00 PM 143 Mighty Ducks at Sharks 10:30 PM 147 Oilers at Kings 10:30 PM 123 BACK TO TOP Friday January 20 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Notre Dame at Marquette 9:00 PM 117 Saturday January 21 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Pittsburgh at St. Johns 12:00 PM 123 South Carolina at Kentucky 1:00 PM 107 Texas Tech at Oklahoma 1:00 PM 110 Texas A at Iowa St 1:30 PM 143 Arkansas at Auburn 2:00 PM 125 Alabama at LSU 3:00 PM 123 Mississippi State at Vanderbilt 3:45 PM 144 West Virginia at UCLA 3:45 PM 117 Colorado at Oklahoma St 4:00 PM 131 Texas at Baylor 4:00 PM 107 Nebraska at Kansas 4:00 PM 110 Ole Miss at Georgia 5:00 PM 125 Syracuse at Villanova 6:00 PM 123 Florida at Tennessee 7:00 PM 107 Michigan at Minnesota 7:00 PM 144 Missouri at Kansas State 8:00 PM 125 Connecticut at Louisville 9:00 PM 123 Sunday January 22 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Army at Navy 1:00 PM 117 Wichita State at Missouri State 3:00 PM 107 Monday January 23 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Syracuse at Pittsburgh 7:00 PM 143 Oklahoma St at Texas 9:00 PM 126 Gonzaga at San Francisco 11:00 PM 110 Tuesday January 24 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Utah State at Nevada 12:00 AM 126 Buffalo at Bowling Green 7:00 PM 122 Creighton at Southern Illinois 7:00 PM 107 Georgetown at Notre Dame 7:00 PM 181 Kentucky at Auburn 7:00 PM 117 Kent State at Miami of Ohio 7:00 PM 159 Wednesday January 25 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Cincinnati at Louisville 7:30 PM 159 Florida at South Carolina 8:00 PM 107 Michigan State at Michigan 8:00 PM 118 Georgia at LSU 8:00 PM 181 Marshall at West Virginia 8:00 PM 110 Ole Miss at Arkansas 8:00 PM 121 Tennessee at Mississippi State 8:00 PM 143 Thursday January 26 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Youngstown State 7:00 PM 126 Wisconsin-Green Bay at Loyola 8:00 PM 110 USC at Oregon State 8:30 PM 131 UCLA at Oregon 10:30 PM 126 BACK TO TOP Saturday January 21 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Shrine Bowl - East at Shrine Bowl - West 4:00 PM 146 BACK TO TOP Saturday January 21 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Everton at Arsenal 7:40 AM 126 Newcastle United at Blackburn Rovers 9:45 AM 126 West Bromwich Albion at Sunderland 12:13 PM 126 Sunday January 22 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. Chelsea at Charlton Athletic 8:28 AM 126 Manchester United at Liverpool 10:58 PM 126 Monday January 23 Away Team Home Team Time Away Ch. Home Ch. West Ham United at Fulham 3:00 PM 126 Tony Hawk's Demolition Radio Step into Tony Hawk's world every Tuesday at 7 pm ET on Faction Ch. 28. MORE DETAILS BBC World Service News On-the-spot coverage delivered by the largest worldwide team of news reporters and correspondents on Ch. 141. MORE DETAILS The Howard Stern Show The way it was meant to be - uncensored. Weekdays on Howard 100 from 6 am - 11 am ET. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEEK OF January 20 - January 26 www.sirius.com/musicweekly LIVE THUNDER - Live Concerts From the Streets of Philadelphia, to Nebraska and your hometown, relive some of the most mind-blowing concerts from over 30 years of legendary performances. It's your favorite classic Springsteen concerts every night at 9 pm ET from an assortment of fan-based recordings. And if that doesn't make you want to do The E Street Shuffle, every week you choose Friday night's concert! Just log on and vote. It's Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band the way they were meant to be heard - LIVE! For the next best thing to being at a Springsteen concert, listen to E Street Radio - only on SIRIUS Satellite Radio. MORE DETAILS Elvis Live in Concert: Southern Nights Fri 1/20 8:00 pm ET Elvis Radio // Ch. 13 Join us for the world premiere of the newest live concert FTD album, Southern Nights - just released! Rebroadcasts: Sat., Jan. 21st @ 12 am ET & Sun., Jan. 22nd @ 10 pm ET. MORE DETAILS BACK TO TOP Rolling Stones Radio Extended By Popular Demand Rolling Stones Radio // Ch. 98 Fans of the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band can continue to revel non-stop in 5 decades of hard-driving rock - including rare tracks and live cuts - all chosen with the help of Mick and the band. And you'll only get it from one place - SIRIUS! MORE DETAILS E Street Radio Now on SIRIUS 10! E Street Radio // Ch. 10 We're celebrating the 30th anniversary release of Springsteen's Born to Run, with the exclusive new channel devoted to the music of Bruce and the E Street Band. You'll hear rarities, interviews with band members and even Bruce! MORE DETAILS LIVE THUNDER- Live Concerts Every Night 9 pm ET E Street Radio // Ch. 10 SIRIUS is bringing you a different live Springsteen concert every night from amazing fan-based recordings. Plus, every week you can vote for your favorite Springsteen concert that we'll play on Friday night! Replays each night at 3 am ET. MORE DETAILS Jimmy Buffett Concert Replay Fri 1/20 12:01 am ET Radio Margaritaville // Ch. 31 This week: Jimmy's Domino College Tour in Atlanta, GA. at the Lakewood Amphitheatre (now called the HiFi Buys Amphitheatre) on 8/7/95. Rebroadcast: Sat., Jan. 21st @ 5 pm ET. MORE DETAILS Bloody Roots of French Metal Fri 1/20 1:00 pm ET Hard Attack // Ch. 27 Join Ian Christe this week for a look at the intense metal scene in France, including music by Satan Jokers, Antaeus, Gojira and more. MORE DETAILS Left of Sessions: The Exit Fri 1/20 1:00 pm ET Left Of Center // Ch. 26 Left of Sessions is your chance to hear performances from your favorite Left of Center artists recorded live in our SIRIUS Studios. This week: The Exit. MORE DETAILS Hostile Takeover with Mudvayne Fri 1/20 7:00 pm ET Faction // Ch. 28 For their latest album, Lost and Found, Illinois metal act Mudvayne took off the make-up and got real. Check out Mudvayne's music and stories, direct and uncensored on Hostile Takeover. MORE DETAILS Steve Parish Visits One More Saturday Night Sat 1/21 9:00 pm ET Jam_ON // Ch. 17 Traveling with the Grateful Dead for over 30 years, Steve Parish is sure to have some great stories to tell when he stops by One More Saturday Night with Bill Walton. Rebroadcast: Weds., Jan. 25th @ 9 am & 9 pm ET. MORE DETAILS P.O.D.: Testify Mon 1/23 3:00 pm ET Octane // Ch. 20 San Diego's P.O.D. crash the Octane party, debut new music and give host Kayla one hell of an interview. MORE DETAILS Bloody Roots of Crust Punk Tues 1/24 9:00 pm ET Hard Attack // Ch. 27 Prepare to wage war against the dogs of oppression with 25 of the most blistering metal-influenced hardcore ever created, from bands like Amebix, Discharge, Siege, and more. Rebroadcast: Fri., Jan. 27th @ 1 pm ET. MORE DETAILS Left of Sessions: Stellastarr* Wed 1/25 9:00 pm ET Left Of Center // Ch. 26 Left of Sessions is your chance to hear performances from your favorite Left of Center artists recorded live in our Sirius Studios. This week: Stellastarr* Rebroadcasts: Thurs., Jan. 26th @ 1 am ET & Fri., Jan. 27th @ 1 pm ET. MORE DETAILS BACK TO TOP BACK TO TOP Classic Soul #1's 1/21 - 1/22 Soul Town // Ch. 53 This weekend, we spotlight all the big dawg's songs that made it all the way to the top of Billboard's R&B chart from the mid-1960's to early 1980's. Beginning Saturday at 1 pm ET. MORE DETAILS League Crew Radio with The League - New Show Debut! Sat 1/21 2:00 am ET Hip-Hop Nation // Ch. 40 The League Crew is the fastest rising crew of mixtape deejays in America. They're the #1 source for exclusives, blends and remixes that you've never heard before. MORE DETAILS Fix Your Face Radio with DJ Noodles - New Show Debut! Sun 1/22 6:00 pm ET Hip-Hop Nation // Ch. 40 DJ Noodles brings the heat straight to the SIRIUS airwaves mixing the hottest joints on the street with his world famous remixes. It's two hours of fire every Sunday so Fix Your Face! MORE DETAILS BACK TO TOP The Charlie Monk Show - New Show Debut! Sun 1/22 10:00 pm ET Prime Country // Ch. 61 There's a reason Charlie Monk is called "The Mayor Of Music Row." He's plugged into so many people and stories from up and down Nashville's musical epicenter. Now he's got his own show! This week's special guest: George "Goober" Lindsey. MORE DETAILS BACK TO TOP BACK TO TOP The Blue Note Hour with Bruce Lundvall Fri 1/20 6:00 pm ET Pure Jazz // Ch. 72 This week Bruce Lundvall focuses on the favorite records of label founder Alfred Lion, and Alfred's choice for the best Blue Note album ever: Kenny Burrell's Midnight Blue. Rebroadcast: Sun., Jan. 22nd @ 9 am ET. MORE DETAILS Artist's Choice with Gary Burton Sun 1/22 10:00 am ET Pure Jazz // Ch. 72 Vibraphone legend and SIRIUS DJ Gary Burton shares memories from back home in Indiana and puts the spotlight on trombonist and fellow Hoosier J.J. Johnson. MORE DETAILS BACK TO TOP Benny Goodman's 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert Sat 1/21 8:00 pm ET Standard Time // Ch. 75 This week's Swingers Delight Spotlight features selections from the first great jazz concert starring Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa and Harry James. MORE DETAILS Happy 70th Birthday Chita! Mon 1/23 7:00 am ET Broadway's Best // Ch. 77 SIRIUS celebrates the birthday of a living legend, Chita Rivera. She's turning 70 and we're commemorating the event by bringing you her greatest moments from Broadway. MORE DETAILS BACK TO TOP Mozart in the Morning 1/01 - 1/31 11 am ET Symphony Hall // Ch. 80 Hear SIRIUS' 250th anniversary celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birth this January. A different Mozart selection will be heard during each weekday morning show all month long. MORE DETAILS BACK TO TOP NFL Conference Championships Pittsburgh vs. Denver at 3 pm ET, and Carolina vs. Seattle at 6:30 pm ET on Sunday. Hear home (Ch. 124) and away (Ch. 125) announcers, national broadcasts (Ch. 123) and Spanish language calls (Ch. 181). MORE DETAILS CNN Headline News CNN Headline News on SIRIUS is a simulcast of the television news programming featuring such widely acclaimed shows as Prime News Tonight, Showbiz Tonight, Nancy Grace, and Robin & Company. MORE DETAILS EL MEGA BOWL DE COMEDY This is it: Vote now to see who will square off in the first El Mega Bowl de Comedy. The winner of Dane Cook vs. George Carlin will square off against the winner of Richard Pryor vs. Robert Schimmel - it's just like the conference finals, if comedy had conferences. Right now, it's too close to call, so why don't you? Call, that is. C'mon, a little help over here. 1-866-4-RAW-DOG. Sir JMark Greetings all. I am thinking seriously about getting an S50 for my new Jeep Laredo, but I'm a bit concerned about the visibility of the screen: the ability to glance down and quickly see if I'm on the right channel, who's playing, etc. I don't need portabilty because I have an Xact Stream Jocky with the Boombox. Any recommendations? Thanks! kelo99 The XACT Visor is a cool little unit Wal-mart has them REAL cheap my wife got mine for me for Xmas 39.99 i see them noe 48.?? I got mine home kit anttena and electric transformer for 30.00 so less then 100.00 I'm ready to go inside and out el Lino Does anyone have any experiences with the JVC KT-SR1000. This is an older unit. I like it because it has a large display. CheechNY Why have they not delivered the Starmate Replay boombox !!??? !!! It was promised for February :mad: :mad: ...... :mad: :mad: :mad: . adam What happened to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner that was announced in January at the CES show (think it was that one)? There was a photo. It's very similar to the SiriusConnect units for car tuners except that it has stereo RCA outputs and Digital Optical out as well. The announced price was $50 and the release date was April. I can no longer find anything about this little handy unit. Dr. Bombay I dig the Sportster. muntz remember there is also the Streamer Replay and Xact XTR8 these are identical to the starmate replay... Also there are different boomboxes from Xact that will fit other models like those i just mentioned.... iam72hrstv I would like an optial input in my head for the Sirius s50. It's cool to have the s50 attached to your head. fleshink What I'm wondering is how FM signals can go thru trees an homes but not the satelite signal? Why is it when I pass under trees the signal goes away? They need to set up a system where the satelite signal goes thru the FM ground antennas and bounced to your sat radio. boombox Quote: Originally posted by fleshink What I'm wondering is how FM signals can go thru trees an homes but not the satelite signal? Why is it when I pass under trees the signal goes away? They need to set up a system where the satelite signal goes thru the FM ground antennas and bounced to your sat radio. It's all in the physics. Totally different physics, you're talking about ~100MHz FM signals versus ~2400MHz satellite. FM signals bounce all over the place, off just about every object, buildings, streets, walls, eventually the FM signal reaches the antenna. Not so with satellite signals, they don't bounce around, that's why you need a straight, unobstructed, direct-line-of-sight path to your satellite antenna. There's no way around the laws of physics. fleshink Yeah well I still don't like it ....LOL But they gotta find a better way, I mean just driving under a couple of trees shouldn't block a signal, since we're paying for it. fdave I had an S50 for a week and it was awful. The biggest advantage IMHO is being able to record things you can't listen to. Of course, the only option for the player is the car kit. So if I want to record something while I am asleep I would have to wake up, pull my car out of the garage and leave the ignition on so it has a signal and power. So, I paid the additional $100 for the home kit. Then when I tried to set it to record Howard it only lets you set 2 hours per recording. So I set two recordings (I'm so clever), one from 5am to 7am (central time) and the second from 7-9 (I can hear the last hour or more live). The problem is that it doesn't allow the second recording to start. The tech support said I had to leave at least 5 minutes between recordings. I exchanged it for the starmate replay and couldn't be happier. Capthuff I have the Sportster Replay. I love it. Hate the tree - signal loss thing tho. I ordered the executive docking station from Best Buy... then a week later I got an e-mail saying it was discontinued. :( Anybody know a place to get one thats cheaper then $150? Also XM has like 4 different portable models... when is Sirius going to get one? Thanks for the helpful thread DAN JOHNSON I Have a xact visor and is working very well buzzardluck I went with the xact jockey II whole set up and the thing has gone belly up twice. The plug and play unit that goes into the home/boombox/car set up needs to be replaced AGAIN and they want the whole setup sent back, antenna, plugs, cords to replace the one little central unit. I was really pleasant with the xact people but they were unwavering in the policy that I have to send it all back. I would stay away from xact stuff. Sir JMark Greetings. I am trying to install an eave-mounted antenna for this boom box for better reception in Central Florida. I plan to run the wire through the eave, through the wall and through an outlet to the boom box. I bought a Terk SIR6 only to find the male plug that goes into the XS025 antenna in port is too short. As a result, I get a continuing no antenna found error. Calls to both Xact (yes, I spoke to a real Xact human) and Terk produced the same statement: our fittings are industry standard. They clearly are not. The Xact guy suggested placing the boom box antenna outside. Unfortunately, the cord is too short for what I'm trying to do and they don't sell extensions. Any suggestions before I scrap the whole mess and buy a more reliable, supported product line? AFtERBIRtH33 Oh yeah, I got the Starmate Replay -- anyway, HERE'S THE DEAL: I got some issues, man. I'm living in Portland, OR and we got this dumb ass Christian radio station that totally F*cks with my reception, KBVM 88.3 FM, Catholic Broadcasting Northwest ( http://www.kbvm.fm/ ). Their signal is too damn strong, and it always cuts into my SIRIUS experience on 88.1 and 88.5 -- and let me tell you, it really SUCKS when I'm listening to some hot whores getting off on the Sibian, or Robin talking about shoving veggies up her cooter, and then having some Christian Snake Oil Salesman cutting in on my broadcast, telling me how to save my soul, how to bomb an abortion clinic, and how to give him money, the stupid f*cks! Anyway, I went to the FCC website to post a complaint against these religious zealots but the only complaint parameter they were offering, that I could find, was on indecency, whatever the f*ck that means. So who knows how I can go about complaining against these guys? Where can I turn to for help? My ultimate goal would be to have them off the radio altogether so they can broadcast their fear to no one. If we can all band together we can get these Catholics off the radio completely -- because to me this is real indecency, selling salvation for a price. Thank you for your time. -A.B. wabbit I've got the Sportster (not the replay - old skool mcgillicutty) with a boombox for normal listening, and the home docking kit rigged up to my computer for recording Howard in the morning. It makes it easy to save the show for later listening since my hours make even the replays infeasible. Dead Messiah I updated this thread (first page), with all the new SIRIUS products that will be coming out this fall... AFtERBIRtH33 SWEET! My buddy just got a unit in his car and I think I'm responsible for it ... can I claim a reward or something? -A.B. iam72hrstv Crutchfield now has Pre-orders for the Sirius Stilleto Portable: (Fall 2006 Magazine Scan) Looking for the new SIRIUS Stiletto SL 100? This model is not yet available. To pre-order, please call one of our helpful Sales Advisors at Crutchfield 1-888-955-6000 Dead Messiah you can put your name on a list (pre-order without money down) for the Stiletto 100 over at TSS-Radio.