For those installing XM in the future...

Vyrus · 07-15-2007, 10:10 AM

Just as a heads up, I installed the antenna inside my front windshield (passenger's corner) and I still have great reception. I was one of those people too picky to put an antenna outside and didn't want to put the one on my OEM antenna. Anyways as mentioned, the reception is very clear and I get signal almost everywhere except under very thick trees.

-Cyrus

TitanBlue · 07-15-2007, 11:00 AM

Good info Cyrus, thanks for the post.

Broseph · 07-15-2007, 11:30 AM

Same thing here. I have Sirius and I place the OEM right above my rear view mirror. Okay signal but I lose it under thick tree coverage.

PTitan · 07-15-2007, 12:06 PM

I have my Sirius antenna sitting on my dash board just behind the sensor that turns on the headlights. I do not even notice it.

oxmach · 07-15-2007, 01:20 PM

good info to know thanks for that i may be looking into puttin the xm in my truck in the future

**Helinut1970** · 07-15-2007, 01:22 PM

I have XM now. But as soon as the trial period passes I will let it go. Im not paying for commercials!!! And thats that. If I want commercials I will stay with reg. Radio!

70DATSUN · 07-15-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Vyrus

Just as a heads up, I installed the antenna inside my front windshield (passenger's corner) and I still have great reception. I was one of those people too picky to put an antenna outside and didn't want to put the one on my OEM antenna. Anyways as mentioned, the reception is very clear and I get signal almost everywhere except under very thick trees.

-Cyrus

I've been thing about an OEM setup, but yet too see one instilled. Is this an OEM or after market setup?

Vyrus · 07-15-2007, 03:07 PM

Mine is aftermarket, but this shortcut applies to all. At $200+ I just couldn't justify the OEM set-up. Though I love the way it looks (or rather, way it doesn't look), it's just too expensive. Plus the aftermarket screen has a lot of great features you wouldn't get with the factory OEM radio screen... makes it easier to use the system.

-Cyrus

TitanBlue · 07-15-2007, 04:03 PM

I'm patiently waiting for an add in module for "HD Radio". A company makes them for Toyota, GM, Ford Radios (Not all of them of course). I hope the Nissan version comes out within a year. They plug in as a SAT or AUX module. I'm intocheap (free) radio, no subscriptions. I use OTA HD TV.

Amazing the OEM still don't build as sophisticated a display as AM.

ReefJones · 07-19-2007, 07:00 PM

Sorry, New to this forum and it acronyms... What is EOM? I just bought a titan and my girl has xm in her car I got her for her B-day, And I love it! Her honda came xm ready though... So it is just a matter of time before I get it. Thanks
Reef

Vyrus · 07-20-2007, 07:52 AM

OEM = Original Equipment Manufactured (basically anything available on the Titan, in our case). If you have a 6CD changer, your truck is XM ready too. You can buy the Xm reciever unit for $200 then subscribe and you're done.

**Carbeaux** · 07-20-2007, 07:56 AM

I'll add that I had my antenna on my dash for a while. I'd lose the signal under trees, bridges, etc. I have since rerouted it out the third brake light and put it on top. I don't lose it under trees anymore, and only lose it under bridges if I'm stuck at a light and really under the bridge for a while. It might also depend on whether you have good ground based antenna signals in your area.

BigK · 07-27-2007, 12:56 AM

I just installed aftermarket Sirius for my JVC AVX800. Put it under the plastic winshield wiper cover. It's magnetic and sits nicly on one of the metal brackets under there. 100% Stealth, and no obstructions. Took about 1/2 hour to route the wire through two gromets and into the cab.

TripleC · 08-06-2007, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Helinut1970

I have XM now. But as soon as the trial period passes I will let it go. Im not paying for commercials!!! And thats that. If I want commercials I will stay with reg. Radio!

which stations do u listen 2? i have XM but i dont ever hear any commercials. sometimes the DJ comes on to talk. but no commercials.

gyrate · 08-09-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleC

which stations do u listen 2? i have XM but i dont ever hear any commercials. sometimes the DJ comes on to talk. but no commercials.

many have commercials. many.

68raw is now censored! Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! welcome to clear channel!

22, 29 are commercial jammed

81 is now destroyed with cheesy american wanna be techno and hip hop "techno" remixes like usher and rhianna and so forth... they also fill the time with live streams from DJs which i wonder how they even got that title. jonbousche, christhegreek etc are just pathetic.....

82 is ok still. zoltran's show is great.

83.. not sure what to say about that one

9 is ok

8 is sorta good...

the comedy channels have ads

the talk channels have ads