Satellite Radio Installation

[mrfats]

I've seen this discussion but I can't find it thru the search function. :banghead: I'm wanting to install a satellite radio car kit in the rear box of my RTS. I can power up in the back but what do I use on the "pin" plug in? Will this put the sound thru the RTS speakers?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[Bob Denman]

Don't those units (or at least some of them) broadcast on an FM frequency that you use one of your presets to receive? :dontknow:
Or am I completely out in left field... again! :shocked:

I was looking at those XM Snap critters... I was under the impression that you plugged it in, rigged your FM to receive, and voila!

 

[spacetrucker]

satellite radio installation

Hi Cw here for my dad (spacetrucker) he says you can hook it in back and run the sound out put to the in put in rear and put your controls in the glove box to change radio. that way it is in the atu-spot in your radio side on dash. to here it.

 

[A1A]

Sirius XM SNAP radio will work on the RTS. Tune both the Spyder radio and the snap radio to the same unused fm station for your area. Use a extension power cord from radio shack for power. Wrap XM radio in a towel and lay flat in bottom of rear trunk for protection. Double sided tape the antenna to the almost flat area above the inside lip centered between the two screws. The antenna is not seen when trunk top lid is closed.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks for that info! :thumbup: That might just be the route that I take...

 

[Huntindawg1962]

If you are riding in an area where you have data (hopefully unlimited), you can use the XM App on your iPhone. THat plugs right in using the iPhone plug. You dont get on-screen adjustability but it is only $2.99 per month and install is a snap :clap:

Wont help if you have a measured data plan or want to actually use it someplace where data coverage does not exist though. I installed a Garmin Zumo 665 with the XM - so I get XM, traffic and weather (paid plan). More work and cost than the XM portable options though.

 

[2manycars]

The FM transmitter does not always work

I live in an area that has virtually every frequency taken by some sort of radio broadcast. Unless you live in an area that you can find a completely unused frequency you wil have to much interference to use use the transmitter option. Also that "blank" station in your home town may not be unused as you travel. I have found the built in FM modulator has to weak a signal to override the stations that are close to the selected channel. I did mount the XM unit in the trunk. It has been in there for about 6 weeks now with no ill effects from the heat.

 

[Bob Denman]

Good information! :thumbup:
I wonder if there would be a way to take the Snap's antenna, and "siamese" it with the standard antenna? Or at least mount them closer together... :dontknow:

 

[Rando]

... turn to channel 6 (or sometimes 7 or 32) and enjoy.

I concur!