I have an Alpine head unit that supports XM. I just ordered up the
Alpine XM tuner/FM modulator package because it was 100$ cheaper than
getting just the tuner. I'll toss that FM stuff to the side. I ordered
the Terk XM3 antenna. It mounts to the roof on the outside with a magnet
and you run the wire in through a window gasket or some other opening.
You can also get one of those window jobs. I'll post how things went
when I install it. I'm not sure if I'll subscribe to the service right
away. I didn't plan to get the XM equip. this early but the deal was
pretty nice. As far as steep canyons and tunnels go, you'll have signal
trouble with any radio signal.
-Droo
Dan Kramarsky wrote:
>yes, if you start with a pure digital signal much like a CD, why spoil it by
>using a cheap FM modulator. a really fancy one could produce a great signal
>that could be picked up by a great FM receiver and you wouldnt know the
>difference. but a great FM modulator is something rather expensive. and may
>not have been used in the XM product you're talking about. also, take some
>time and search for reviews of XM products. i think there have been plenty in
>the past 2 years or so.
>
>also, XM is deploying 700 to 1000 earth repeaters. to repeat the signal in
>large cities where buildings and structures sometimes block the signal.
>although some tunnels and steep canyons will still be a problem for XM.
>
>
>-dan
>
>
>-----orig. msg------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 08:18:23 -0500
>From: "Josh Battles" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com>
>Subject: DML: NOW: XM Question WAS:Trading for a 2003 Ram
>
>I didn't know that the FM modulator would degrade the signal that much. How
>does that XM stuff work? Pretty decent? I've heard that you lose signal
>under bridges and stuff. What kind of antenna do you use, the one that goes
>on the glass (sticks inside and out) or one that you have to mount to the
>roof? Have you heard which ones work better? I'd much prefer to not have to
>drill into my roof and/or stick something to the paint on my truck.
>
>- --
>- - Josh
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