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Bob Denman
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:shocked: Do you have an RT?
Did you have it plugged into the 12 volt power port in the top trunk?
Did you have it plugged into the 12 volt power port in the top trunk?
MouthPiece
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I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I understand your question or perhaps the facts on which your question is predicated. I wasn't aware that XM radio was battery operated. My apologies if there is one. My XM, the one at home at least, runs on electricity from the wall outlet. My car and spyder radios run on electricity from the car or spyder battery. Is there a different set up? If yes, then I have no idea why it isn't working.
Chris
Bob Denman
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:agree: We really don't have nearly enough information yet...
More about the XM radio
Yes the radio that I have dose indeed have a battery. It's about the size of a wallet picture. I was told by the folks at XM that 12v wasn't available for the radio that I have. I plug it into my SCALA dongle for sound. It works and sometimes it doesn't. So I guess that I got a cheappy, the bike dealer got it for me. I get 15 hours on the dongle.
2013 ST-S Yellow, is there any other colour?:2thumbs:
Yes the radio that I have dose indeed have a battery. It's about the size of a wallet picture. I was told by the folks at XM that 12v wasn't available for the radio that I have. I plug it into my SCALA dongle for sound. It works and sometimes it doesn't. So I guess that I got a cheappy, the bike dealer got it for me. I get 15 hours on the dongle.
2013 ST-S Yellow, is there any other colour?:2thumbs:
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Bob Denman
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There's so many different types of XM receivers... I've got the Onyx system hooked-up on my RT. It runs off of the 12 volt power plug, and works great!
You must have something that's quite a bit more portable... If you can't find enogh power to run it; you're limited to what it'll carry on it's own...
Sorry! :shocked:
You must have something that's quite a bit more portable... If you can't find enogh power to run it; you're limited to what it'll carry on it's own...
Sorry! :shocked:
flaggerphil
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Can't help the OP, but I have an internal XM on my RT and have had nothing but trouble with it. I've almost given up on it.
Bob Denman
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What's it dong?? :dontknow:
Reception can be spotty, due to the antenna placement... :shocked:
jaherbst
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I did not get the Garmin 660, instead I got the 665 and installed it. Bluetooth to Sena10 and it works great. I also get full time moving map WX and traffic. It has the "hockey puck" antennae which provides great reception for XM.
Anyone anticipating a GPS and wanting good XM, WX and traffic should buy the 665 not the 660. I also have the Garmin 550 with the same features on one of my BMW M/C's. Wouldn't leave home without it!
The traffic feature will automatically re-route you if desired in case of an accident ahead or road construction etc.
Anyone anticipating a GPS and wanting good XM, WX and traffic should buy the 665 not the 660. I also have the Garmin 550 with the same features on one of my BMW M/C's. Wouldn't leave home without it!
The traffic feature will automatically re-route you if desired in case of an accident ahead or road construction etc.
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