2nd Gen Dakota Tech 1997 - 2004 Dodge Dakota Tech - The ultimate forum for technical help on the 2nd Gen Dakota.

XM radio

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 04-19-2010 | 01:19 PM
egent02's Avatar
egent02
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Default XM radio

so i'm getting tired of just listening to commercials on every station where i live. you listen to two songs then next ten minutes is advertisement. I'm ready to put in a XM radio. Has anyone does this yet or know anything about them how to do it?
 
  #2  
Old 04-19-2010 | 01:24 PM
mtmxdakota's Avatar
mtmxdakota
Rookie
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
Default

if you know much about routing wires it's super easy and when you do it do it right the first time. i bought sirus radio this winter and love it! no comercials and i live in the mtns so when you drive canyons you lose fm service which i now have it all the time. but if you only like one specific type of music it's probably not for you. the stations seam to play same music over and over. but if you like lots of music you can change stations around. i am very happy with having sirus radio and it took me less than half hour to install in my audi...
 
  #3  
Old 04-19-2010 | 01:33 PM
TheePlaymaker's Avatar
TheePlaymaker
Record Breaker
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,007
Likes: 2
From: Willow Street, PA
Default

i have it in my truck and love it there is a thread that was just up called show me your dashes or something (heres the link https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ts-see-em.html) there is pics in there of how i have mine its definitaly worth it and if you have a head unit that has a aux to plug it in you'll be a lot better off as far as installation. i soldered 2 wires onto the cig lighter and ran it to ground and the fuse box so its hardwired in
 
  #4  
Old 04-19-2010 | 10:38 PM
egent02's Avatar
egent02
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Default

sounds like its good thing to invest in. Thanks!
 
  #5  
Old 04-20-2010 | 12:34 AM
dodgeramguy85's Avatar
dodgeramguy85
Grand Champion
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,508
Likes: 6
From: Houtzdale,PA
Default

I have sirius and I love it although I only listen to like 1,14,15,20,21,24,27 and 60. Nothing else gets listened to and Im always switching channels I dont know if 12.00(well really 6.00 for the second radio) a month is worth it im kinda pissed cause like last year they had a one time fee of 500.00 and that was a life time subscription and I should of paid for that cause we have had it for 3 years and its like 216 a year for ours(2 radios)
 
  #6  
Old 04-20-2010 | 02:33 AM
Crazy4x4RT's Avatar
Crazy4x4RT
Hall Of Fame
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,926
Likes: 16
From: NM
Default

Ya I got XM too. I love it. It is perfect for the long trips or just when local stations get annoying. Like in the mornings I want to listen to music. But they ALL have some kind of morning talk show. I want music not talk! Or like said above 2-3 songs then commercials then the SAME songs all over again.

I pay for me and my dad $18 for both of us. Then come NFL season and get ALL the games. Or if your into NHL or NBA or NLB they have the games. Installation is easy. Just plug in the antenna and power wire and done. If you have an AUX input on your radio then it is a simple plug in. But if you don't your best option is get a FM transmitter. You can pick them up from Walmart or anywhere.j

On a side note XM and Sirius merged and they have the same stations. Each has a select few specify for them or you can get the "Best of " to get the other stations.
 

Last edited by Crazy4x4RT; 04-20-2010 at 02:37 AM.
  #7  
Old 04-20-2010 | 04:40 PM
Schuey's Avatar
Schuey
Professional
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Moscow,Ohio
Default

if you get a window mount unit def get a fm modulator.. it will cut your signal to your antenna to a off pos when sat radio is on..i live out in the country and my old infinity (factory ) radio signal was strong i could pull in chicago stations while i live in cincy..so fm modulator is a must unless you live wheres theres hardly any stations also the window mount units go off of RF signal unless you have a head unit you can hard wire it tinto but their super easy to hook up..
 




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:03 AM.