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4. Sirius gets its signal from a transponder, not an antenna

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Wed Apr 19, 2023, 10:54 PM

Apr 2023

If there are any car stereo shops in your area they may be of help. Try typing 'car audio' into your GPS system. Look for one that generally services young, hard of hearing kids with cars that go boom boom boom.

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Any knowledgeable here about car radio? [View all] question everything Apr 2023 OP

if you just want sirus, and your fm stereo still works, consider buying a seperate add-on receiver, Meadowoak Apr 2023 #1

Does it mean not using FM? Thanks question everything Apr 2023 #2

no, you can use either or, I believe you set the fm tuner to a certain station, it comes with a list Meadowoak Apr 2023 #3

Sirius gets its signal from a transponder, not an antenna taxi Apr 2023 #4

it comes in a kit, it has a magnetic thing that looks like a large bug that sticks on the roof or Meadowoak Apr 2023 #5

Right. It is possible that the connection from the transponder to taxi Apr 2023 #6

why spend $1000 when you can spend $50 and it does the same thing? I had one, in a car that never Meadowoak Apr 2023 #7

Around here they don't charge to look at it. taxi Apr 2023 #8

Thanks. I will look at it. Hope they are easy to install. question everything Apr 2023 #9

Couple of options here Best_man23 Apr 2023 #10

Interesting. Thanks question everything Apr 2023 #11

I don't think the subscription for the app is expensive Best_man23 Apr 2023 #12