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You were rich then - I had to use either an FM converter or a boom box on the back seat!!
I guess I was rich, too. I mounted my tapedeck on the glovebox door so that I would flip the door down when driving to access the deck, then close the glovebox when parked ... it was my own version of the removeable faceplate before there was such a thing as a removeable faceplate.
Later on (after my speakers were stolen because I failed to hide those), my mom built a backseat for me (this was a Jeep I owned) that had a storage compartment underneath. I mounted the tapedeck in the center of that compartment, facing the front of the car, and mounted an amplifier inside the box and 2 6x9 speakers. All I had to do was run a power and ground wire into the box. It was all self-contained and well hidden from prying eyes. I could just reach back while driving and change the station or volume.
geesh. Thanks for the stroll down memory lane.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
My car does not have the NAV system, and the dealer said it is Satellite READY. When you push the SAT button on the radio, nothing happens.
As I understand it, i need a fit kit and then something with the receiver too? The dealer quoted me close to $500 to install what I need, but I would like to shop around and find this setup cheaper elsewhere. What exactly IS the fit kit?
Thanks for all assistance!!
Nice thing about this set up is that only a little box (about the size of a cigarette pack) is exposed, and it can sit in a cubby hole in the dask. You then just plug in the unit although you will have to plug into the cig. lighter unless you have them run another power connection.
OK, maybe that doesn't eliminate too many wires, but you do lose the tapedeck player piece, plus it will be way cheaper! Just not as elegant an install.
And finally, on many cars, the radio display will show much less than the roady screen. I have this problem in my Accord.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Plus my reception has not been 100%, nothing more annoying than dropouts in the middle of your favorite song.
So if you haven't cancelled but had spotty service this week, you can contact XM for a 2 day credit (XM offers refunds after glitch - Azcentral.com).
It wasn't XM's "on-the-ground devices". They had a software glitch that affected one of their satellites. Since there are no terrestrial repeaters in my area, and I experienced dropout problems Monday through mid-day Tuesday while passing larger trees, the USA Today/azcentral.com article is incorrect. That was confirmed when I spoke with some XM guy in India (where else?) early Monday evening. I also received two email alerts from XM (one each early Monday night and about 1:00 AM Tuesday morning) describing the temporary outage. I couldn't locate them on the XM website a few minutes ago, so I couldn't copy & paste.
In addition to the outage (which caused the stock price to drop), people are irritated that XM waited 10 hours to inform members.
It's from 2001, and a very large file, but here's XM's FCC application for terrestrial repeaters
http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/servlet/ib.page.FetchAttachment?attachment_key=456929- -
As you will see, they intended to place them in all significant cities and towns. They accomplished all or most of it.
Thanks for the link. I'm still listening to net radio, at least until the proposed new royalty fee structure shuts all of them down.
2021 Toyota Venza Limited Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT
Your message #1308 responded to a January 29, 2007 message from a poster who has not logged in since March 7, 2007. He probably won't be reading your post.
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Thanks again,
NORTSR
I really don't know how far back the info you are looking for is located....but maybe someone else on this forum can direct you to the info.
All I can tell you is to call 1-800-732-6369 (if you are ready to renew you subscription) and tell them you want the "one year ZWINBACK $77.00 promotion". If the operator does not know about it, tell her to double check....as they definitely must still be honoring it, as previously stated, I got it yesterday!!!
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The Audi I rented in Vegas had the sat radio on the nav screen (and then the car had the weird nav system provided by Hertz - not the stock setup). It was pretty slick.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
I really don't know how far back the info you are looking for is located....but maybe someone else on this forum can direct you to the info.
All I can tell you is to call 1-800-732-6369 (if you are ready to renew you subscription) and tell them you want the "one year ZWINBACK $77.00 promotion". If the operator does not know about it, tell her to double check....as they definitely must still be honoring it, as previously stated, I got it yesterday!!!
My recent attempt at doing this was unsuccessful. They would not honor it unless you, the subscriber, got a specific email with the offer.
Took me 5 minutes to extend our trial period for a year using the ZWINBACK code. All I did was mention it to the person on the phone and we were set up for a year at $77.
Well, I mentioned it and insisted upon it and that is when I was told it was not valid unless someone had emailed me about it.
I guess you're lucky.
It provides 3 channels for $6.95/month.
Which seemed reasonable, since it was Nickolodean, Disney and something else that escapes me.
Has anyone got this yet? I'm curious how well this works.
Just did all of this, plus an extra $12.95 off for keeping a credit card on file (found this on another site). She offered none of it, I had to ask for each piece-by-piece. She was very nice and agreed to all.
Still, I would rather have my Sirius back (now paying for 2 sirius and 1 XM) - merge already!!
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
According to wiki, Jan 15th was the latest update where the "Feds expect to come to a decision in Q1 2008."
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
With Sirrus I would be willing to give them another year.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
2021 Toyota Venza Limited Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT