Sirius Radio - How much?
04-09-2015, 10:16 PM
#41
Race Director
You have the built-in SiriusXM ready tuner Frank, you just need the satellite receiver. Something along the lines as this.
http://shop.siriusxm.com/xm/ctl10600...able_tv_wiring
Really, it's just an satellite antenna.
I've got a Pioneer VSX SiriusXM Ready Receiver and it's what I have to buy to receive satellite radio.
http://shop.siriusxm.com/xm/ctl10600...able_tv_wiring
Really, it's just an satellite antenna.
I've got a Pioneer VSX SiriusXM Ready Receiver and it's what I have to buy to receive satellite radio.
04-10-2015, 12:44 AM
#42
Race Director
Hey Frank.
I was just reading the manual for your receiver. There should have been an XM antenna included with the receiver.
You can find the manual here.
http://www.manualslib.com/manual/113...fx.html#manual
There is an optional AM/FM/XM combo antenna you can buy from Nuvo.
The digital subscriber ID should be located on the back of the receiver. Call up XM and give them that number to subscribe to XM service.
I was just reading the manual for your receiver. There should have been an XM antenna included with the receiver.
You can find the manual here.
http://www.manualslib.com/manual/113...fx.html#manual
There is an optional AM/FM/XM combo antenna you can buy from Nuvo.
The digital subscriber ID should be located on the back of the receiver. Call up XM and give them that number to subscribe to XM service.
04-10-2015, 06:07 AM
#43
I put a new Pioneer deck in my Durango back in Jan. I bought the SiriusXM adapter for it and received a 3 month subscription to SiriusXM (My deck is SiriusXM) for free. But I only received maybe 30 channels during my free trial. Now that my trial is over, I'm only receiving 2.
First question is, how many channels are there with a SiriusXM subscription? For the 30 channels I was getting, I don't think it's worth it. And I guess it is tied into my deck so it's only in my truck.
They're currently offering me $129/21 months to continue with the service. Offer expires April 13 according to the email.
Oh and I find it a little confusing that the website asks me if I have a Sirius, XM (older) or SiriusXM (newer) device and then channel listings show "online only"? I'm assuming SiriusXM receives all Sirius and XM channels.
Stan.
First question is, how many channels are there with a SiriusXM subscription? For the 30 channels I was getting, I don't think it's worth it. And I guess it is tied into my deck so it's only in my truck.
They're currently offering me $129/21 months to continue with the service. Offer expires April 13 according to the email.
Oh and I find it a little confusing that the website asks me if I have a Sirius, XM (older) or SiriusXM (newer) device and then channel listings show "online only"? I'm assuming SiriusXM receives all Sirius and XM channels.
Stan.
Last edited by 08C6; 04-10-2015 at 06:09 AM.
04-10-2015, 07:08 AM
#44
Safety Car
Thank you Stan, you're correct it came with an antenna, splitter, cables etc. In my original post I thought I only needed subscription which is what I was asking about and you just confirmed that also.
I find it's a high priced receiver and I only use the AM/FM part of it so I figured if I get a 1 year subscription all I need to do is give them the digital subscriber ID and I'm set? Do I pay extra if I want the weather portion to work or is it included?
I'll have to decide if "they're currently offering me $129/21 months to continue with the service. " is worth it. Are you saying it's $129.00 all in for 21 months? If so that's a really good price but it's probably for existing users only.
I find it's a high priced receiver and I only use the AM/FM part of it so I figured if I get a 1 year subscription all I need to do is give them the digital subscriber ID and I'm set? Do I pay extra if I want the weather portion to work or is it included?
I'll have to decide if "they're currently offering me $129/21 months to continue with the service. " is worth it. Are you saying it's $129.00 all in for 21 months? If so that's a really good price but it's probably for existing users only.
04-10-2015, 11:13 AM
#45
Race Director
Because I had to buy the SiriusXM receiver separate from my deck, it came with a 3 month free subscription to try out and then to renew for 21 months for the $129 fee, plus a one time $35 activation fee plus HST, which would give me a 24 month subscription. Still humming and hawing on that.
04-10-2015, 11:36 AM
#46
Le Mans Master
that s a good deal Stan, i guess the 35 lifetime depends on weather you keep renewing it or are they going to router route in 24 months. depends if you drive around a lot i suppose.
04-21-2015, 09:40 AM
#47
Le Mans Master
recieved the 4.99/mo in mail, fine print says for the first 3 mon, then 15.99/mo. think i will be passing on that "deal"
hope this doesn't quailify as "bringing back old threads"
hope this doesn't quailify as "bringing back old threads"
04-21-2015, 12:15 PM
#48
Safety Car
You get a free pass as the last post was still in 2015. 
Thanks for the info Al, I think I'm going to pass on XM also as we get more use out of Netflix than we would XM and Netflix price is almost half of XM. For me the XM would be for home use and I would have considered it for just over $100.00 (same price as Netflix) all in for one year but it seems that's impossible.
Thanks for the info Al, I think I'm going to pass on XM also as we get more use out of Netflix than we would XM and Netflix price is almost half of XM. For me the XM would be for home use and I would have considered it for just over $100.00 (same price as Netflix) all in for one year but it seems that's impossible.
04-22-2015, 01:51 PM
#49
Racer
I found out that Sirius is running a special 6 months for $25.00
I called in and they activated it for me. With the new royalty and tax system it was about ~$42.00 or ~$7.00 month.
I don't know how long it is available for, so act fast if you're looking for summer cruising tunes.
/G
I called in and they activated it for me. With the new royalty and tax system it was about ~$42.00 or ~$7.00 month.
I don't know how long it is available for, so act fast if you're looking for summer cruising tunes.
/G
04-22-2015, 02:14 PM
#50
Le Mans Master
I found out that Sirius is running a special 6 months for $25.00
I called in and they activated it for me. With the new royalty and tax system it was about ~$42.00 or ~$7.00 month.
I don't know how long it is available for, so act fast if you're looking for summer cruising tunes.
/G
I called in and they activated it for me. With the new royalty and tax system it was about ~$42.00 or ~$7.00 month.
I don't know how long it is available for, so act fast if you're looking for summer cruising tunes.
/G
just finished with them, says only special they have is $57.07 / 6 months
Last edited by walleyejack; 04-22-2015 at 02:19 PM.
04-22-2015, 03:00 PM
#51
Racer
Strange. I dialed 1-877-438-9677; pressed for cancellation department and said I want the $25.00 deal. The agent validated my account details and said no problem. They said they needed to add the royalty fee ontop of the $25.00. I asked for a recieot to confirm purchase and they will be emailing me in 24-48 hours.
04-22-2015, 03:04 PM
#52
Le Mans Master
Strange. I dialed 1-877-438-9677; pressed for cancellation department and said I want the $25.00 deal. The agent validated my account details and said no problem. They said they needed to add the royalty fee ontop of the $25.00. I asked for a recieot to confirm purchase and they will be emailing me in 24-48 hours.
lol got a new guy on the phone, says the same thing 56.07 but he is going to dig into it. strange.
Last edited by walleyejack; 04-22-2015 at 03:15 PM.
04-22-2015, 03:26 PM
#53
Thank for the information guys. I have to reactivate the Sirius in my 150.
04-22-2015, 03:29 PM
#54
Racer
04-22-2015, 03:31 PM
#56
Le Mans Master
i did the cancellation dept. couldn t help me, he could see that i already talked to someone else. maybe because my subscription expired a few weeks ago ? yours has not expired yet maybe, dunno.
04-22-2015, 03:33 PM
#57
Racer
I called in a few times before and it seems like they keep notes on the conversations that take place. I was irate before, so I suppose this time and the timing of my subscriptions expiring very soon that they allowed it?
I will see what my receipt says. Wish you guys could get the $25 deal.
Last edited by GrandPrixRollsOut; 04-22-2015 at 03:35 PM.
04-22-2015, 09:59 PM
#60
Melting Slicks
Been renewing the past few years at the same rate of $38.50 for six months, most recently last month. We have a Sirius internet radio in the office and a Satellite unit for the car/truck/boat/trailer, so for about $6.50/mo it's worth it.
I'd gladly pay more for the programming IF the offered better quality sound but frankly the quality is barely AM stereo. It's fine for background music but IMHO irritating for intent listening.
I'd gladly pay more for the programming IF the offered better quality sound but frankly the quality is barely AM stereo. It's fine for background music but IMHO irritating for intent listening.