satellite radio question
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satellite radio question
Is there any way to run a satellite radio, either XM or Sirius, through the stock radio using the existing controls? Can the receiver be hidden and an interface cable used to control it through the OEM radio?
Any help would be appreciated!!! Thanks!!!
Any help would be appreciated!!! Thanks!!!
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unless the factory head unit has some controls for XM, it ain't happening.
These things have an information protocol that requires decoding... and then presentation.
For example, my Alpine 7998 has XM... well it will do both. But it won't do HD Radio. The protocals are different.
The sat radio goes through the tuner, and is not accessed as an auxillary input, like a CD changer works.
In short, no.
These things have an information protocol that requires decoding... and then presentation.
For example, my Alpine 7998 has XM... well it will do both. But it won't do HD Radio. The protocals are different.
The sat radio goes through the tuner, and is not accessed as an auxillary input, like a CD changer works.
In short, no.
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Originally Posted by bogus
unless the factory head unit has some controls for XM, it ain't happening.
These things have an information protocol that requires decoding... and then presentation.
For example, my Alpine 7998 has XM... well it will do both. But it won't do HD Radio. The protocals are different.
The sat radio goes through the tuner, and is not accessed as an auxillary input, like a CD changer works.
In short, no.
These things have an information protocol that requires decoding... and then presentation.
For example, my Alpine 7998 has XM... well it will do both. But it won't do HD Radio. The protocals are different.
The sat radio goes through the tuner, and is not accessed as an auxillary input, like a CD changer works.
In short, no.
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yes, there are several.
www.alpine-usa.com will have several options. This one comes to mind: http://www.alpine-usa.com/en/product...model=IVA-W200 Sat radio/HD Radio/AI-Net/DVD Audio/Video... it should also fit real good. I suspect it would also integrate with a Nav system, too.
you will need some adaptors to make it work with the Bose.
Another thought, go ***** to the wall and go all aftermarket.
You may also want to consider Eclipse...
www.alpine-usa.com will have several options. This one comes to mind: http://www.alpine-usa.com/en/product...model=IVA-W200 Sat radio/HD Radio/AI-Net/DVD Audio/Video... it should also fit real good. I suspect it would also integrate with a Nav system, too.
you will need some adaptors to make it work with the Bose.
Another thought, go ***** to the wall and go all aftermarket.
You may also want to consider Eclipse...
Last edited by bogus; Jun 17, 2006 at 08:42 PM.
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It might be possilbe to hook up one of the stand beside units. Maybe mount it in the glove box if you dont want people to see it. I really dont see the big deal in sticking to something that looks stock though. But, your choice
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You can play the satellite throught the stock radio without Fm mudulation if it has an aux button, with these 2 items
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piegm10aux.html
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piecorhar.html
I have it ran that way with my Sirius and it gives great sound. You can not control the satellite with the stock head unit.
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piegm10aux.html
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piecorhar.html
I have it ran that way with my Sirius and it gives great sound. You can not control the satellite with the stock head unit.
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Originally Posted by backnblack2003z06
You can not control the satellite with the stock head unit.
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Originally Posted by backnblack2003z06
You can play the satellite throught the stock radio without Fm mudulation if it has an aux button, with these 2 items
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piegm10aux.html
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piecorhar.html
I have it ran that way with my Sirius and it gives great sound. You can not control the satellite with the stock head unit.
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piegm10aux.html
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piecorhar.html
I have it ran that way with my Sirius and it gives great sound. You can not control the satellite with the stock head unit.
I didn't know such a thing existed.
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Satellite Radio
Originally Posted by Vette'n04
Is there an aftermarket radio that I can purchase that will fit in the factory radio slot, and look "factory", that will do XM or Serius? Thanks
I recently decided to go the Satellite Radio route. I had a Kenwood installed that had a "GM kit" to fit the existing space of the factory AM_FM-radio. When I turn the ignition off the control heads flips backwards to show a "blank space" (see pics) or it allows me to remove it and take it with me. Pretty KEWL - I think!
As far as XM vs. Sirius - does not matter anymore, today's radios come with "adapter kits" to fit your preference (XM/Sirius). For example, the Kenwood apparently comes with Sirius - but I am a 2x- XM customer, so the adapter now makes my Kenwood an XM Radio. It has a CD which plays MP3, WMA etc, behind the control head. I also had an adapter installed in the center console for an IPOD player as well. I went the whole 9 yards and had a 500 watt amp installed in the center hole in back and a bass on the deck behind the driver's seat - hey I like my music TOO!!
Depending on your budget, there was a POST of a Satellite Radio a CF member installed in the space just below the temperature controls. See link below. Pretty KEWL as well!
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...2/e4bfb517.jpg
My Kenwood system: (Sorry - don't know why the 2nd pic came out so large
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From: Media Pennsylvania
Originally Posted by mdhmi
And that is the kicker. The C5 doesn't really have very much extra space in the cabin for add-ons, especially if your ashtray is already occupied by a boost controller.
Here is a solution to that problem.
http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionpa...ryid=13872&p_p