xm radio question.....?

Question

Do I have to have a special type of stereo in my car? I have a regular CD player that I bought from Walmart a few years ago. Will that work? And also, how does it work? I know you have to buy a display unit or whatever, but does it go of your car's antennea or do you have to have a special adapter or something?

Answer 1

Your current radio will work just fine, as the satellite radio tuner that you buy will broadcast to any free fm radio station. You will have to check the instruction manual of the satellite radio tuner that you buy because adjusting what station frequency it is at ist different for every radio. Once you have chose the frequency it is on, just tune the radio in your car to that station to hear you satellite radio. Pretty easy.



Next question. The tuner you will have to buy normally comes with a car kit which includes everything you need to mount it in your vehicle. (cigarrette power adaper, any docks needed, and an anntenna.) The instructions that it comes with will give you information for best placement areas on you vehicle for mounting your antenna. Tipically, the antenna is magnetic that sticks somewhere on the outside of your car and then you have to route the cable into your car, which can be a difficult task to get the wire routed in and hidden. If your not comfortable doing this yourself, I would highly reccommend you having it profesionally installed.



The only thing left that you will need is a subscription which is available for 12.95 a month, and there will be instuctions for activating your radio include when you buy it.



The only other thing I might tell you is that I would recommend you going with Sirius Satellite radio rather than XM. Sirius plays more the top tracks where XM plays songs that aren't as popular. I have used both and I like Sirius much better.



you can check out sirius's website here. www.sirius.com



Good luck on installing your satellite radio.

Answer 2

You will need to buy an XM radio receiver and the service. I have the Roady XT in my car now. It's does its job well. The service costs 12.99 +tax and I paid 50 for the receiver.



It comes with its own antenna that you will need to attach to your car (the antenna is magnetic).



The Roady has a built-in FM transmitter so you wont have to install anything. Just tune to the station on your car radio the Roady is transmitting to and you're good to go!

Answer 3

Yes, the regular radio will work. After you purchase the XM radio it has all the equipment to attach it and the instructions. It does have a monthly fee. You could go to www.xmradio.com and it will give you more info. :o)

Answer 4

You have to buy the xm radio car setup. about $50, comes with display unit its own antenna, and hook up hardware



(its easy)