Sirius XM Radio and Accessories Discussion [Archive]

mikeyboy

08-01-2005, 05:18 AM

Given this morning's official announcement that R&F are heading to XM, there are probably a number of users here who will be new subscribers to XM.  This thread is for discussion of equipment, installation, XM plans, etc.My question: among the XM2Go units, is there a particular model that is recommended over others?<img src="http://scripts.cgispy.com/image.cgi?u=mikeyboy" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.osirusonline.com/ronfez.htm" target="blank">Ron & Fez Show Log</a>; Daily News Scratch N' Match is the Devil <a href="http://www.radiobbq.net/" target="blank">The Music Mikey Likes Show on RadioBBQ, weekdays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm</a> Now with new <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/mediastorage/mikey/mikeyshowtheme.mp3" target="blank">theme song</a> by BoBoGolem

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Reephdweller

08-01-2005, 05:43 AM

I have the Roady2 and the XM2GO Pioneer Airware, both work very well.Also <a href="http://www.myradiostore.us/">http://www.myradiostore.us/</a> is an excellent place to get parts, and accessories as well as radios for XM. I've ordered several items from them and they were very good at shipping promptly and communicating very good. 

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08-01-2005, 05:45 AM

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Reephdweller

08-01-2005, 05:52 AM

xm411.com is an excellent messageboard, especially if you have questions or problems with the service or equipment.

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scorpion

08-01-2005, 05:55 AM

I have the roady2.  I am waiting to see the new portable that is coming.  It has mp3 player built in.

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angrymissy

08-01-2005, 05:55 AM

I have the Roady 2 in my car and have had absolutley no problems.  The FM Modulator is not that great, but I'm going to try and get a professional install soon so it will be wired into my stereo.It was very easy to hook up, I did it myself (ran the antenna wire under my drivers seat under the floor mat, along the side of the door, then through my backseat and out through the trunk).The Roady 2 is very basic... Jeff has the SkyFi and I like that one better, its easier to scan a lot of different channels to see what's on.

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fluffernutter

08-01-2005, 05:56 AM

Now I found my whole setup on eBay through 2 different people. There is
a Panasonic Head Unit that is XM Ready and then the Terk Universal
Tuner and Panasonic XM Adapter all for around $180. Can I trusat the
shelps on eBay that are selling this stuff. So now having XM through my
Head Unit in the car I can just get the Sirius Starmate as a Portable
Side Item. Kind of like Onion Rings. I hope to touch base with Tenbats
or Reef sometime soon cause I really trust both of your opinions on the
Sat Radio. 

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Evilpete

08-01-2005, 05:58 AM

I have a Roady2, and I'm planning on eventually getting the Portable
Audio System for it soon so when I go to/feom work I can listen to Xm. 

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blacknoi

08-01-2005, 05:59 AM

Quick History:

XMfan.com and XM411.com used to be the same site at xmfan.com until Feb of 04.

Ryan (owned xmfan) and Ziggy (owned/operated xmfanstore.com at the time) got into a disagreement leading to the split of the two and creation of xm411.com and myradiostore.com.

Both sites are great and will give you both excellent XM information. Myradiostore.com is located in manhatten so if you live in the tri state area and order from them (I have a least 4 or 5 times), you'll get your order VERY Fast.

I haven't ordered from the new xmfanstore.com but haven't heard any negatives about it.

Been w/XM since Oct of 03 and haven't touched FM since.

Got a Skyfi2 cause it has a pause feature which works great at work. Kind of like a tivo, you can pause the live feed up to 30 minutes, then listen on a delay. Then when (for example listening to O and A) a commercial break comes up, you can skip past commercials. Very cool.

The Xm2Go series of units (Dephi's Myfi, and Pioneer and Tao have one as well...all the same units w/same software, just different look) are all great and record up to 5 hours of music (a bit more of talk due to higher compression used on the sats) but don't have the pause feature of the skyfi2.

My recommendations: either the skyfi2 or myfi.

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Reephdweller

08-01-2005, 06:00 AM

The FM Modulator is not that great, but I'm going to try and get a professional install soon so it will be wired into my stereo.I've have absolutely no problem with the FM Modulator at all and my Roady2, though the cassette adapter dramatically increases the overall quality and clarity. Not that i would get any static with the FM modulator, but there is definitely an increase in overall quality with the adapter.

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Netzy

08-01-2005, 06:02 AM

quote:My question: among the XM2Go units, is there a particular model that is recommended over others?

 All the XM2GO units
have the same "guts." The only thing that is different is the form
factor. Some claim to get better reception from the pioneer airware,
but I haven't seen any definitive testing. If you are in NY or DC, you
will get great reception because you have the luxury of repeaters. If
you're not, the reception can be a little spotty. The headphones with
built-in antenna (sold seperately) help with that problem.

Reephdweller

08-01-2005, 06:02 AM

Myradiostore's address...42-17 27th Street Long Island City, NY 11101 Retail Store Hours: Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm <a href="http://www.myradiostore.us/static/store.html">http://www.myradiostore.us/static/store.html</a> 

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Reephdweller

08-01-2005, 06:04 AM

My question: among the XM2Go units, is there a particular model that is recommended over others?Mikey, I can tell you from my experience with my Airware that I've had no problem at all with the XM transmitter. I know that Amy has the MyFi and has had no problems either. My only issue is when using the radio with the built in antenna that it isn't very clear at times. Aside from that though, I'm very happy with it.

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itr

08-01-2005, 06:10 AM

If all you wanna do is listen to R&F for the cheapest way possible,
go with the Roady2. They're going for around $40 now.. It's most basic,
easy to use receiver, also very small. and there are home kits, and car
kits available, so it's very versatile. Doesn't have as many features
as the SkyFi or walkmens though.

Crippler

08-01-2005, 06:12 AM

quote:  quote: The FM Modulator is not that great, but I'm going to try and get a professional install soon so it will be wired into my stereo.  I've have absolutely no problem with the FM Modulator at all and my Roady2, though the cassette adapter dramatically increases the overall quality and clarity. Not that i would get any static with the FM modulator, but there is definitely an increase in overall quality with the adapter.<img src="http://www.chaoticconcepts.com/randomizer/random.php?uid=3" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.osirusonline.com/" target="blank">Reefy's website...</a><a href="http://www.osirusonline.com/ronfez.htm" target="blank">Check out The Ron and Fez Show Logs...UPDATED!!!!!</a>Right now you could care less about me... but soon enough you will care, by the time I'm doneGoing with the pro install is a good move.  My Roady2 was hit & miss for the first few months when I hooked it up myself.  Then I had it installed & I haven't had a single glitch since.

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Doctor Manhattan

08-01-2005, 06:13 AM

Roady2 Usually stays in my car as I use the SU to listen to the show on my iPod.I do try to stay in my car as much as possible and I love the replays. I can't wait to find out which show is on XM202 while I drive home...

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blacknoi

08-01-2005, 06:32 AM

my work setup: Can't live w/o it (sorry for the crummy pic, my treo 600's camera STINKS):
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08-01-2005, 06:45 AM

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Death Metal Moe

08-01-2005, 06:46 AM

quote: my work setup: Can't live w/o it (sorry for the crummy pic, my treo 600's camera STINKS): edit: scaled down image: <img src="http://tinypic.com/9s5dlz.jpg" border="0" /> _____ <img src="http://tinypic.com/6itqno.jpg" border="0" /> So you can hear XM and stalk Mikeyboy at the same time?  COOL! 

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angrymissy

08-01-2005, 06:57 AM

Not that i would get any static with the FM modulator, but there is definitely an increase in overall quality with the adapter.I dont have a cassette deck in my car so I can't run it that way.  Jeffs is set up through the cassette deck and has MUCH better sound quality.  I drive from Central NJ to Westchester a lot and sometimes I have to adjust the channel so I don't get static with the FM Modulator.

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Shudder

08-01-2005, 07:05 AM

One tip I can suggest with the FM modulator is if you have a retractable antenna, push it in and leave it there.You
won't miss terrestrial radio.  I'm not just saying that - you
won't use it.  WIth the antenna down pretty much most FM
broadcasts will be degraded to the point where your FM modulator will
be overpowering compared to the distant broadcasts and you shouldn't
have any quality issues.  Works well enough for me. 

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Reephdweller

08-01-2005, 07:05 AM

Going with the pro install is a good move.I agree. When I got the Roady2 I installed it myself in my Jeep Cherokee. When I got the Liberty I had it professionally installed. It works very well and it was relatively cheap to do. I paid around $60-70.

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BigASSMember

08-01-2005, 07:12 AM

quote: 
My question: among the XM2Go units, is there a particular model that is recommended over others? 
 while they all have the same interiors (smae recording time, same features etc) it is the exterior that changes the mifi is the standardthe tao is a more durable version of the mifi - much harder casing...the
best out right now is probably the pioneer - it is the least sexy of
the bunch so it does not get the mention on the air... but it has a
MUCH better built in antenna than the mifi - you willind that with the
mifi you will need to use the additional lipstick antenna if you are
not in an area with a terrestrial repeater - but the pioneer's built in
antenna will be fine by its self - mind you i use the mifi w/o the
antenna in NYC all the time and i am fine the problem comes when i am
out in jersey and long island and there are trees and buildings around
and no repeaters... then i need the lipstick antenna<img width="180" height="180" border="0" src="http://store1.yimg.com/I/yhst-54608124176281_1857_18072753" />  here is a pic of the antenna... it comes with the mifi - you can also buy antenna headphones i heard those work great 


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Dirtybird12

08-01-2005, 07:19 AM

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BigASSMember

08-01-2005, 07:20 AM

if you get a direct hookup to your antenna it will work much better than the modulator...<img width="480" height="360" border="0" src="http://store1.yimg.com/I/yhst-54608124176281_1857_14501704" />you can get one here...<a href="http://www.myradiostore.us/parts-accessories/fm-direct-sa10112.html" target="_self">http://www.myradiostore.us/parts-accessories/fm-direct-sa10112.html </a> 

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Chaotic

08-01-2005, 07:30 AM

I have the SkyFi 2 and the Roady 2. I use the SkyFi 2 pretty much for Home and My personal Cars and the Roady 2 goes in my Cruiser or A.C Truck.

Mike Teacher

08-01-2005, 07:33 AM

SkyFi at home = no probs at allSkyFi later model in car = no probs, drop outs occur with the FM mod vs. Cassette adapter, but so far it seems to be in places that already have a lot of interference.Roady2 = no problemsMoe, Wind the wire a few more times around the cylinder, and put the antenna near a window.

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DreamWeaver

08-01-2005, 07:49 AM

I have the MyFi and the only place it works is in my car. I can't get it to work in my house, gym or anywhere really even with the external antenna.  

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TheRealEddie

08-01-2005, 07:51 AM

Hi guys,I picked up a SkyFi2 on Ebay for $60 new a couple
weeks back. I then shelled out another $80 for a car kit and home kit.
So far, I'd probably recommend picking up a Roady2 as there isnt really
much more offered in the SkyFi models. The roady2 comes with the
receiver and car kit for $50. Expect to be $120 for the same setup but
with the SkyFi2. The display is a little nicer in the SkyFi2 and it has
30 minutes of memory (its stored in RAM so it gets erased when you
power down the unit). But Im not sure if thats worth 2.5x the price. 
I was happy with the ease of intallation for the unit.
Reception is good although there are drop outs at time on my 10 minute
ride to work. Funny thing is its not necessarily in the most wooded
areas of my drive where tree cover would be a problem. In general the
drop outs are very very sparse. 
One thing I noticed for sure is the quality of the audio.
Switching from XM to regular FM and back again realy highlights the
improvement. My only other complain is that the alternative
rock stations tend to go a little too deep. Otherwise gotta love 47 and
72.  ONE
MORE THING: Like the Cable or Sat TV company XM charges PER recevier.
Its 12.99 a month for 1 receiver but its 6.99 for each additional
receiver. If you have a friend you both can save some money if you go
under 1 account :).  

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SureThing

08-01-2005, 07:57 AM

I wouldnt recommend this for everyone, but since i had a stock radio in my new car and had hoped to upgrade, i didnt mind spending the cash.After hearing the YMB show, I went to Best Buy on Saturday and purchased components for my mobile audio system.I paid $350 for an alpine 9835 head unit.I paid $100 for an ipod adapter (to play/display the ipod info right through the head unit).I paid $50 for the XM box and another $50 for the "smart" adapter to connect it to the alpine unit.They hit me up for $50 for the XM install, and another $50 for the ipod install.  The head unit install was free.Add in taxes & miscellaneous materials, and the whole upgrade from a stock system to a Ron & Fez-ready, XM powered, IPod enabled super-stereo with terrestrial radio and cd cost me in the neighborhood of $700.Ugh.I know most people are smarter than me and wont go this ridiculous route, but im extremely satisfied so far with what ive purchased.Ryan

HelloExactly

08-01-2005, 08:04 AM

Currently @ MyRadioStore Roady 2 units *WITH* car kit are $39.99Also, get an additional Car *or* Home kit with the purchase of a TAO XM2GO unit. ($239.99)

Snoogans

08-01-2005, 08:14 AM

I basically want to know the best way to listen in house or car. I
never walked around with normal radio attached to me, so im not worried
about when im out. im assuming the roady 2 is probably best for that,
whats it run with home and car kits?  and is it easily
interchangable? 

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08-01-2005, 08:15 AM

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Aries6269

08-01-2005, 08:19 AM

I have the XM Direct in my car with a Pioneer Head unit. I use the XM online at work and at home.Greatest invention ever.

Doctor Manhattan

08-01-2005, 08:22 AM

quote: I paid $350 for an alpine 9835 head unit. I paid $100 for an ipod adapter (to play/display the ipod info right through the head unit).I paid $50 for the XM box and another $50 for the "smart" adapter to connect it to the alpine unit.  what is a smart adapter? I thought they made aftermarket head units that plug right into the XM reciever.And wow is that expensive to plug in your iPod, but it must be cool to control it via the headunit directly. I'm still using a cassette adapter (and the RF modulator for the Roady) 

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Death Metal Moe

08-01-2005, 08:22 AM

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Pyrettablaze

08-01-2005, 08:30 AM

quote: I basically want to know the best way to listen in house or car. I never walked around with normal radio attached to me, so im not worried about when im out. im assuming the roady 2 is probably best for that, whats it run with home and car kits?  and is it easily interchangable? I would go with the Skyfi2. I take it from the car to the home all the time. I love the pause feature and you also have the ability to move back 30 minutes in to stuff you listened to previously. Getting out of the car to pump some gas? Press pause and start it backup when you get back in. I am not sure about the roady2 but with the skyfi2 you can have sports scores of the teams of your choice scrolling at the bottom aswell. The only thing i do not like about the replay feature is that it will only go back to the last time the display changed. So if R&F take a break, goto XM spots, start back up again and talk for 20 minutes, you cannot just go back 1 or 2 minutes, you have to go back the whole 20 minutes. And im almost positive that its the same way with the MyFi.

Aries6269

08-01-2005, 08:36 AM

quote: quote: I paid $350 for an alpine 9835 head unit. I paid $100 for an ipod adapter (to play/display the ipod info right through the head unit).I paid $50 for the XM box and another $50 for the "smart" adapter to connect it to the alpine unit.  what is a smart adapter? I thought they made aftermarket head units that plug right into the XM reciever.And wow is that expensive to plug in your iPod, but it must be cool to control it via the headunit directly. I'm still using a cassette adapter (and the RF modulator for the Roady) The Smart Adapter and The XM Direct Unit Are $50 Each, They hook in with a XM compatable head unit. They are a behind dash instalation option.

Tenbatsuzen

08-01-2005, 08:47 AM

<a href="http://www.pricescan.com/">http://www.pricescan.com</a> - this free site searches online vendors for the best prices on electronics.Using Pricescan, I found a vendor selling MyFi's for 200 dollars.  I made my purchase, and was extremely happy with the results.  Currently, Pricescan is listing Myfis for around 190 bucks.I should add in a warning - a lot of these vendors are located in NYC, so if you live in New York and buy from them, you'll have to pay sales tax too.  I would investigate where they are located so you don't get an extra 16 bucks tacked on your order.I recommend myfis.  Roady 2s are good starter units, but as Missy said, it's a lot easier to scan through the channels and find what you're looking for outside of 202 with the Skyfi2 or MyFi units.If your car stereo has a front input jack (as a lot of them have now due to Ipod popularity) you can use the same thing to plug your XM radio into and not use the FM Modulator.XM also has a friends and family deal, but in respect to XM and Ron and Fez, you're going to have to search for those deals yourself.

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Shudder

08-01-2005, 08:48 AM

I basically want to know the best way to listen in house or car. Well,
I like the SkyFi myself.  Easy to read and set up.  The
roady, however, can't be beat for the price.  And depending on how
you have things set up at home, you can listen to XM for FREE at home
online if you already pay for the service for your car.  Otherwise
you can pretty much get, with shipping, a roady 2 + car + home kit for
about 80 bucks on ebay or 41 + 40 + shipping (which may be cheap or
free) on myradiostore.com 


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Tenbatsuzen

08-01-2005, 08:48 AM

<a href="http://www.pricescan.com/electronics/items/item521603.asp">http://www.pricescan.com/electronics/items/item521603.asp</a>Pricescan's listing for MyFis.  I bought mine through BuyERetail.  

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Recyclerz

08-01-2005, 09:59 AM

My experience with the Delphi MyFi is similar to what BAM and Angrymissy have described in their posts: at home - great; in the car- almost great; and walking around intermittently great.  At home I haven't had any problems because (luckily) my stereo set up is near a south-facing window and I can just prop up the antenna on the sill.  (I live & work in Westchester.)  In the car, the FM modulator/transmitter is sometimes a problem because there aren't any completely "clean" frequencies at either tail end of the dial (damn those college radio geeks <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wink.gif" border="0" />)  so sometimes I'll need to change the FM frequency on the unit and the car depending on where I am.  Also, if surrounded by high trees or buildings the signal will drop for a second or two.  Using the MyFi as a true portable is more hit or miss. Like BAM indicated the internal antenna is not so great and, in Westchester, even using the external piece is no guarantee of a good signal.  In open spaces (especially facing South) like Central Park and in midtown (with all the repeaters presumably) I haven't had a problem.  Downtown, I find the reception to be more spotty.The unit itself however is great: easy to hold and the sound quality of the recorded stuff is just as good as an iPod.

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BigASSMember

08-01-2005, 10:23 AM

quote:My
experience with the Delphi MyFi is similar to what BAM and Angrymissy
have described in their posts: at home - great; in the car- almost
great; and walking around intermittently great. At home I haven't had
any problems because (luckily) my stereo set up is near a south-facing
window and I can just prop up the antenna on the sill. (I live &
work in Westchester.) In the car, the FM modulator/transmitter is
sometimes a problem because there aren't any completely "clean"
frequencies at either tail end of the dial (damn those college radio
geeks <img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wink.gif" />)
so sometimes I'll need to change the FM frequency on the unit and the
car depending on where I am. Also, if surrounded by high trees or
buildings the signal will drop for a second or two. Using the
MyFi as a true portable is more hit or miss. Like BAM indicated the
internal antenna is not so great and, in Westchester, even using the
external piece is no guarantee of a good signal. In open spaces
(especially facing South) like Central Park and in midtown (with all
the repeaters presumably) I haven't had a problem. Downtown, I find the
reception to be more spotty.The unit itself however is great: easy to hold and the sound quality of the recorded stuff is just as good as an iPod.

 the fm
transmitters on any of the systems are OK - just OK i suggest you get
the FM direct adapter for the antenna... or use a tape deck... those
work great I on the otherhand am a lucky person because
my honda element has an aux jack in the dash where i can plug in the
mifi directly... so i get the best possible sound.... 10x's better than
FM quality 

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Pyrettablaze

08-01-2005, 11:00 AM

Well BAM with my Skyfi2 i can tell a difference when listening to Squizz and then playing the same song on my CD player. The XM version of it sounds more like an MP3 at 96kbps

coolyellowbus

08-01-2005, 11:03 AM

I used this promotion to get the tao for $128.00. I'd also recommend getting the xm antenna headphones that can be found on xm's store. <a href="https://xmradio.metrononline.com/xmpromotion/accesslogin.aspx">https://xmradio.metrononline.com/xmpromotion/accesslogin.aspx</a> promo code. xmbbxm03

Tenbatsuzen

08-01-2005, 11:10 AM

quote: I used this promotion to get the tao for $128.00. I'd also recommend getting the xm antenna headphones that can be found on xm's store. <a href="https://xmradio.metrononline.com/xmpromotion/accesslogin.aspx">https://xmradio.metrononline.com/xmpromotion/accesslogin.aspx</a> promo code. xmbbxm03Considering I HAAAAAAATE the MyFi earbuds, this might be a great thing.  At 35 bucks, it's not that bad a price either.  

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coolyellowbus

08-01-2005, 11:13 AM

quote: quote: I used this promotion to get the tao for $128.00. I'd also recommend getting the xm antenna headphones that can be found on xm's store. <a href="https://xmradio.metrononline.com/xmpromotion/accesslogin.aspx">https://xmradio.metrononline.com/xmpromotion/accesslogin.aspx</a> promo code. xmbbxm03Considering I HAAAAAAATE the MyFi earbuds, this might be a great thing.  At 35 bucks, it's not that bad a price either.  <img src="http://img227.echo.cx/img227/2240/ollie11po.jpg" border="0" />definatly. The difference in reception is night and day vs. the internal or tampon antenna.

Death Metal Moe

08-01-2005, 11:14 AM

Man, this is getting expensive.  13 bucks a month just for the subsrciption and then you gotta get a radio, and you're all talking about all these fancy radios and profesional install.  Fuck that.  It's the Roady2 if I decide to drop the cash, and it's almost a lock that I'm just getting the online feed for Ron and Fez only.

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evilmonkey

08-01-2005, 12:04 PM

MyFi 179.99SkyFi2 69.99 Im from wackbag so I figured I would share with you guys!

BigASSMember

08-01-2005, 12:08 PM

quote:Well
BAM with my Skyfi2 i can tell a difference when listening to Squizz and
then playing the same song on my CD player. The XM version of it sounds
more like an MP3 at 96kbps
 it is probably a bit
better than that... i have my mifi plugged directly into my stereo in
my car (i have an aux input) and it is midway between a cd and mp3 at 128kbps but with out a doubt it is far superior to the sound on FM 

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Reephdweller

08-01-2005, 12:09 PM

Moe, for the Roady2 you really don't need a pro install unless you want it to look cosmetically better in your car. What I mean is, in my old Cherokee truck I just put the antenna on the roof, and snaked it through the hatch on the trunk area of the truck. I then moved the cord along the wall of the truck by floor carpeting and ran it into the reciever. By no means was it technical at all, just running a line through the truck. I didn't unscrew anything or do anything techie at all. I only did the pro install when I got my new truck because I wanted it to look neater inside. Otherwise you really don't need to do anything but connect the antenna to the receiver.

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DariusK

08-01-2005, 12:13 PM

I was thinking over going for the "listen ONLINE ONLY" option. Does this make sense to anyone else? I really only care about listening to Ron and Fez...I figure if I'm using XM for 3 hours a day I don't need an expensive receiver for my home, car, or office. I'm a little fearful though that I'll sign up for the internet only option and then regret not going all out for the full setup.

Netzy

08-01-2005, 12:18 PM

Anyone who currently listens to the radio will like the entire XM experience. I
suspect even some of those who only listen to R&F will truly want
the whole service, too. If you're someone like Mojo Pin who only
listend to R&F and his indie music on CDs, then the online stream
will be sufficient.I know some of you are already sick of
hearing about how great XM is. Once you get the service, you'll see why
the people who own the service are so adamently pushing it. It's beyond
cool.

Shudder

08-01-2005, 12:23 PM

XM isn't just O&A or Ron and Fez.  XM is about MUSIC
too.  I didn't like music for years because of shit regular
radio.  I bought XM for O&A and even when the show's not on I
feel friggin lost in my car if I don't have it.  So much to choose
from, I'm bound to find something that fits my current mood. I was thinking
over going for the "listen ONLINE ONLY" option. Does this make sense to
anyone else? I really only care about listening to Ron and Fez...I
figure if I'm using XM for 3 hours a day I don't need an expensive
receiver for my home, car, or office. I'm a little fearful though that
I'll sign up for the internet only option and then regret not going all
out for the full setup. No,
it doesn't make sense.  8 bucks a month vs an INexpensive unit (40
bucks) + 13 a month for lots to choose from.  I wouldn't even
bother with the internet feed.  If you really want the show that
bad I'm sure you'll figure out where to download it.  BUt if
you're going to pay for XM, just get the roady2.  At worst you can
probably sell it for 30 bucks if you hate it and barely lose any money
in the deal.  I think it's pretty much a given that unless you
literally only want to only listen to one thing ever, you'll like XM. 


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TheMojoPin

08-01-2005, 12:25 PM

I completely understand why people love XM.  That's not hard to grasp...I guess I'm just someone who never went out of my way to listen to radio.  It's something that was there in the car if necessary, and I became a R&F fan because they've mostly been on in the evenings, so they've been easy to catch compared to other radio shows.  But beyond them, I've never once thought, "man, I NEED to listen to the radio right now!"  And with CD burners and MP3 players, there seems even less need for radio when it comes to music, if any left at all.  Radio (ALL kinds) is at a point where it's always playing catch up when it comes to music...anything that's out there to listen has already been online somewhere way, WAY before it hits any kind of radio station.  So what does have radio left to offer?  In my opinion, nothing.  It's a distraction at best...and now I'm being asked to pay for that.Like I said, I very much understand that people don't share this view, and hey, it's great they love services like XM.  The above just hopefully explains why personally I'm pretty depressed over R&F jumping off of free radio.  There's nothing on "regular" radio to listen to now, and if I want to hear R&F, I have to pay to do so...and since I'd literally be paying ONLY to hear them, this sucks all around.But that's just me, and I know I'm in a tiny minority.  I just can't get myself psyched up over what's happening at all.

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Netzy

08-01-2005, 12:56 PM

quote:Like
I said, I very much understand that people don't share this view, and
hey, it's great they love services like XM. The above just hopefully
explains why personally I'm pretty depressed over R&F jumping off
of free radio. There's nothing on "regular" radio to listen to now, and
if I want to hear R&F, I have to pay to do so...and since I'd
literally be paying ONLY to hear them, this sucks all around. I fully see your point, too. If I were in your position I'd be irked. 
 I think most people will end up falling in love with the
service, but I certainly don't begrudge those who really have no need
for it other than R&F. Then the question becomes: Are Ron and Fez
worth $7/$13 a month?

TheMojoPin

08-01-2005, 01:10 PM

Off the bat, I'd say "of course"...but I recently I've gone out of my way to cut down as many monthly bills as possible to save up for going back to school and moving across country, so even an amount that small is counterproductive.*Sigh*Stupid kite-eating tree.

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Dan G

08-01-2005, 01:27 PM

I'm currently a Sirius subscriber, but I am just going to get XM online to hear Ron and Fez. 

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Pyrettablaze

08-01-2005, 01:28 PM

I certainly can understand how 8 dollars a month can be a little much on the budget. Hopefully there will be updates in the file library section with some of the comedic genius that is Ron and Fez. And just maybe there will be a little bit of SU....

Hottub

08-01-2005, 01:30 PM

I for one, am looking forward the the entire sat. radio experience.  Things are a little tight for me too, but I've got my eye on a used Roady2 with the Boombox for about $50. As for the 13 bucks a month, I figure I can skip a Friday beer run, brown bag it once or twice a week and I should be OK.R&F, O&A, MLB, commercial free music, sounds pretty good.

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TheMojoPin

08-01-2005, 01:30 PM

It's the principle of the thing!

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Pyrettablaze

08-01-2005, 01:41 PM

lol i understand there are princibalities in this thing and im sure im goign to get a stern lecture from some but if 8 bux is pushing people over the limit then perhaps where the Ron and Fez fix is going to come from should be the least of things to worry about on the totem pole of priorities. It is 8 bux for 1 month not each day...Take your pick from the following, a few less beers a month or, 2 less packs of smokes per month, 1 less movie ticket per month, about 4 12 packs of generic pop rather than Coke or Pepsi per month, 1 time of eating in rather than going out to dinner, or use a washcloth instead of toilet paper. Certainly there are many things people can do to save a few coins here and there. PS have i said i love you guys lately?

curtoid

08-01-2005, 01:54 PM

quote:It's the principle of the thing!  
 

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08-01-2005, 02:01 PM

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curtoid

08-01-2005, 02:17 PM

quote:*Insert cable TV argument here*<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/surrender.gif" border="0" />  
 * Insert "Got rid of cable TV at the start of the summer" retort here. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/replytotopic.cfm/Forum/46/Topic/46050/currentpage/3/messageid/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wink.gif" border="0" />

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Shudder

08-01-2005, 06:17 PM

Yeah, I can't use the Cable TV thing for myself eithre.. I haven't had it in three years :) Barely, barely miss it.

Though like someone mentioned, if right now it came down to my budget being exactly 13 bucks short I'd give up drinking a few extra beers and pack lunch a few times to make up for it.

PapaBear

08-01-2005, 06:23 PM

Here's something funny. I got my Roady 2 from a dealer on eBay during the DoublePlay deal. I got my free Roady 2 on Friday. Today, they sent me a letter saying I would not be getting my free Roady 2, because I got it on eBay. I think they are confused!  In order for it to reamain free, it has to be activated on my account for 3 months. I sold it to my boss for 75 bucks (including my worthless home kit, and the 3 months of service). After the 3 months runs out, I'm going to remove it from my account, and he'll put the radion on his own account. Everyone's happy!!!

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Death Metal Moe

08-01-2005, 06:29 PM

Oh, I knew this was gonna start again.  "It's only 13 bucks.  Come on you cheap skate."Don't fucking tell me how to spend MY money, OK douche bags?  You don't set my budgets.  You don't figure out what should and should not be allowed expendatures for my monthly budget.  Sometimes your responsibilities getting met is only a 13 dollar difference.  And if Me and Mojo are one of the few people to be brutally honest about why we're not thrilled about the current way things are setting up on XM, suck it.  Suck it dry.  I am so sick of this shit already, and they haven't even started on XM.I DON'T NEED YOUR AMAZING MUSIC CHANNELS.  I find new music just fine.  Thanks.  And XM doesn't even play a heavy music mix anymore.  Not that they really ever did, but I understand that my preferred music doesn't have a very wide appeal, and I listen to CDs and my MP3 player constantly.  I never heard Carcass on XM.  Never remember hearing Kataklysm or Dying Fetus on XM.  Any Cannibal Corpse?  I guess we'd get a Nu Metal/Whining little Bitch band here and there.  I want METAL.  LAMB OF GOD!  SEPULTURA!!!  MORBID ANGEL!!!Bah.  This latest round of XM brainwashing has really chapped my ass.  We're all gonna end up trying this shit out just for Ron and Fez.  It's just some of us may only listen for the talk channel and shut it off.  And if Ron and Fez stay in that SHIT slot in middays with no replays at night due to the channel filling up with other live shows, I will drop XM in a heartbeat.

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Death Metal Moe

08-01-2005, 06:32 PM

quote: I was thinking over going for the "listen ONLINE ONLY" option. Does this make sense to anyone else? I really only care about listening to Ron and Fez...I figure if I'm using XM for 3 hours a day I don't need an expensive receiver for my home, car, or office. I'm a little fearful though that I'll sign up for the internet only option and then regret not going all out for the full setup. You know what Darius, do whatever you think is a good idea.  This makes A LOT of sense, and the online service is probably what I'm going to do at 1st too.  And if you really love XM, I'm sure that they'll be more than happy to let you pay them to step up to full subscription price once you get a receiver.  

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Auslander

08-01-2005, 08:54 PM

I have a SkyFi2 and I just purchased a Pioneer Airwave.  The
SkyFi2 is awesome for what I use it for, listening to O & A and
baseball.  The FM modulator is pretty powerful.  I can pick
up my radio from about 1/5th of a mile away (don't know why you would
want to do that, although it is cool on multi-car roadtrips).I
ordered the Airwave because I'm compulsive about hearing every second
of O & A, and I'm sure I'll be that way about R & F. 
Seven hours of radio a day is going to be quite a test, especially
during tax season. 

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spazemunky

08-01-2005, 11:45 PM

please help me.  i ran out an baught XM radio the day i heard R&F were sharing channel 202 with O&A...  i needed a new radio in my car as it was so i baught a radio that had a XM reciever built in.  after it was installed and i paid for everything i asked if i could also listen to it in my house and they told me that i would have to get a second account with XM since i had the radio /reciever in one and i didn'et buy the reciever that was removable .  i thought i would just have to buy the kit.  am i stuck now? 

PapaBear

08-01-2005, 11:50 PM

You'll be able to listen in your house via the online feed. It's included in your subscription fee.

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Hottub

08-02-2005, 04:00 AM

Jesus Christ Moe! Stop arguing just for the sake of arguing. Nobody is telling you how to spend your damn money.I was only figuring how I was going to come up with the 13 bucks. Nobody said you had to do the same!I'm getting fucking XM and thats it. If you don't like it, suck my balls!!! By the way, I (that would be me) plan on listening to Hair Bands, and stadium rock. The state of metal these days is pretty poor! <img src="http://www.silentpix.com/images/mysigs/hottub/rotate.php" align="right" border="0" /> so does that mean that it was "THE ORANGE BOWL OF FAILURE?" Staples <a href="http://www.silentpix.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Myalbums&file=thumbnails&album=41" target="_blank">See The Cruising Vessel</a> Check out silentpix.com.

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Doctor Manhattan

08-02-2005, 04:12 AM

quote: Jesus Christ Moe! Stop arguing just for the sake of arguing.  If people didn't do that, then web boards would be reduced by 96%!And what am I going to do at work all day then?<a href="http://www.xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=202"><img src="http://scripts.cgispy.com/image.cgi?u=skw" border="0" /></a>

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Mokken

08-02-2005, 04:13 AM

I have the XM commander's in both of my vehicles. They are compact and easy to install. They are not portable, but they don't need to be since I have a MiFi.Looking forward to another show on 202...

fezident

08-02-2005, 04:36 AM

This might seem like a silly question but: I am going to pay for the online service only.  Does anyone know if, basically, I am just paying for a password...or if I'm paying for the luxury of listening online?  In other words, can I listen online if I use a computer at another location? Or if my laptop gets plugged into a different modem on,say, a bus or hotel?  etc etc Or will it somewhow be dedicated to the computer I use duiring the registration process?

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Pyrettablaze

08-02-2005, 04:40 AM

You get a username and a password. You can use that from any computer you wish. I have even left my XampD logged in at work while logging in at home and it does not disconnect the one from work. So basically its logged in from 2 different locations with the same username.XampD is a free 3rd party XM online client with more features and best of all no idle timeout. The XM online client at the XM website will disconnect your connection if you are not going back to the client to tickle it within 2 hours.

BigASSMember

08-02-2005, 04:54 AM

quote:please
help me. i ran out an baught XM radio the day i heard R&F were
sharing channel 202 with O&A... i needed a new radio in my car as
it was so i baught a radio that had a XM reciever built in. after it
was installed and i paid for everything i asked if i could also listen
to it in my house and they told me that i would have to get a second
account with XM since i had the radio /reciever in one and i didn'et
buy the reciever that was removable . i thought i would just have to
buy the kit. am i stuck now? when
you buy the service you get a free online account you can either got
listen.xmradio.com or you can download one either xamp
http://www.myxamp.com/ or xstream http://www.xstreamxm.com/ to listen
on your computer... if you want an additional reciever in your house
you can sign up for the XM family plan and add additional radio's for i
think $6.99 a month per radio 

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TheRealEddie

08-02-2005, 06:29 AM

Not sure if this was mentioned but XM gives a free 3 day trial for
their online service. It does NOT require a credit card and only
requires a valid email address. Furthermore, they dont check ip
addresses (or mac addresses) so basically if you wanted to you could
keep signing up for the trial over and over again with new email
addresses (gmail works fine for this). Obviously its not what XM
intended but it does indeed work. I tried out XM for about a week and a
half before we got our equipment.  

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Fallon

08-02-2005, 05:16 PM

Do I need to buy an antenna seperatly or is their one built in? I plan on listening from home. 

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Reephdweller

08-02-2005, 05:30 PM

I am going to pay for the online service only.  Does anyone know if, basically, I am just paying for a password...or if I'm paying for the luxury of listening online?  In other words, can I listen online if I use a computer at another location? Or if my laptop gets plugged into a different modem on,say, a bus or hotel?  etc etcYou can listen to the online anywhere that there is an online connection and speakers basically. I've listend to the show on my laptop, my home pc, my work pc, , etc. 

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Reephdweller

08-02-2005, 05:31 PM

Do I need to buy an antenna seperatly or is their one built in? I plan on listening from home. If you buy a MiFi or the Airware you will get a portable or built in antenna. Plus a regular antenna which you can setup to use at home.

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Shudder

08-02-2005, 06:18 PM

Do I need to buy an antenna seperatly or is their one built in? I plan on listening from home.

Depends on what you want. If you get the myfi as mentioned, it has it all.

Either of the kits has an antenna you need. The Skyfi home and car kits both have their respective antennas. The roady 2 comes with the car kit and antenna, and you can buy the roady home kit which also comes with an antenna.

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Clark Kent

08-02-2005, 07:19 PM

The thing I'm most concerned with is recording the show each day and saving it to listen to later. If you have the online subscription, can you record the show to your harddrive, or do you have to sit by your computer and listen to the show?I checked today with the Myfi and although it can record five hours, there is no way to download those hours to your computer like an Ipod. So if you tape each day's show, you'd have to listen to the show each day and then record over it. As much as I'd want to listen to our buddies every day, there's just not enough time every day to do that. That's why I was hoping there was a way to record the shows and save the on a disc or to your computer every day. I definitely want to invest in the XM system, but I'm not sure what to do.

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UnknownPD

08-02-2005, 07:34 PM

checked today with the Myfi and although it can record five hours, there is no way to download those hours to your computer like an Ipod. So if you tape each day's show, you'd have to listen to the show each day and then record over it. As much as I'd want to listen to our buddies every day, there's just not enough time every day to do that. That's why I was hoping there was a way to record the shows and save the on a disc or to your computer every day.They have a product....myfi..mp3..all in one coming in december

Clark Kent

08-02-2005, 07:43 PM

quote:  They have a product....myfi..mp3..all in one coming in decemberReally? UnknownPD, you're making my night! How can I find more info about this? I asked every guy in Circuit City and Best Buy if any new technology was coming out, and of course, no one knew anything. All I got was the story about the Myfi and the car installation, and the home antennae. Nothing about this new mp3 tech.

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Reephdweller

08-02-2005, 07:43 PM

I checked today with the Myfi and although it can record five hours, there is no way to download those hours to your computer like an Ipod. So if you tape each day's show, you'd have to listen to the show each day and then record over it. As much as I'd want to listen to our buddies every day, there's just not enough time every day to do that. That's why I was hoping there was a way to record the shows and save the on a disc or to your computer every day. I haven't done it, though as far as I know there is a way to get what you record on your mifi over to your pc. It may be an audio-out cable or something, though there is a way to do.

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HBox

08-02-2005, 07:50 PM

Really? UnknownPD, you're
making my night! How can I find more info about this? I asked every guy
in Circuit City and Best Buy if any new technology was coming out, and
of course, no one knew anything. All I got was the story about the Myfi
and the car installation, and the home antennae. Nothing about this new
mp3 tech.The
only thing that has been announced is that Samsung has announced a plug
and play device that will play MP3s, and that a portable receiver with
MP3 playback ability will be released by the end of the year. The bad
news is that the RIAA pressuse will never allow XM to put out a
receiver that will allow you to easily move recorded XM content to your
hard drive. The good news is that there will likely be a bunch of new
XM receivers announced before the end of the year, so perhaps there
will be a receiver that will have enough storage to allow you to save
multiple shows on your device. My advice would be to wait it out and
wait until new devices are announced to decide what you are going to
do. Until then, maybe try XM online. You can listen to R&F whenever
you can while not having to make an investment in
hardware. 


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Clark Kent

08-02-2005, 07:57 PM

It's just very frustrating because I don't want Sept. to come and miss the opening shows.

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Dan

08-03-2005, 03:11 AM

<blockquote style="">quote:Not sure if this was mentioned but XM gives a free 3 day trial for
their online service. It does NOT require a credit card and only
requires a valid email[/quote]<div>I did this for months.  Just made up yahoo email addresses to use for 3 days.  Then I got a MiFi which I love.</div><div> </div><div>WARNING: Before you buy a unit to use at home (MiFi, etc) make sure you have access to a south-facing window.  I have to listen online at home because I don't, so I might as well have gotten a roady or skyfi for the car.  It sucks because you can't time a recording on the Mifi unless it's in the home dock.</div>

Doctor Manhattan

08-03-2005, 03:30 AM

quote: I asked every guy in Circuit City and Best Buy if any new technology was coming out, and of course, no one knew anything. All I got was the story about the Myfi and the car installation, and the home antennae. Nothing about this new mp3 tech. This was just announced and I don't think they have any pictures of what it will look like yet (If they did release pictures, does anyone have a link?)The guys who work at those retail places aren't going to know anything about it until they get their hands on it. Sometimes they don't know anything even if they sell it.NEVER rely on store clerks for information about electronics, they either don't know or are biased toward what they want to sell you. You need to do research on your own beforehand. 

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BigASSMember

08-03-2005, 03:52 AM

quote:quote: I
asked every guy in Circuit City and Best Buy if any new technology was
coming out, and of course, no one knew anything. All I got was the
story about the Myfi and the car installation, and the home antennae.
Nothing about this new mp3 tech. This
was just announced and I don't think they have any pictures of what it
will look like yet (If they did release pictures, does anyone have a
link?)The guys who work at
those retail places aren't going to know anything about it until they
get their hands on it. Sometimes they don't know anything even if they
sell it.NEVER rely
on store clerks for information about electronics, they either don't
know or are biased toward what they want to sell you. You need to do
research on your own beforehand. 

<a href="http://www.xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=202"> 
</a> [QUOTE]SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS PARTNERS WITH XM SATELLITE RADIO TO OFFER SAMSUNG'S FIRST PORTABLE MP3 PLAYERS WITH XM SATELLITE RADIO
 
 

 
 

Washington D.C. ,
July 26, 2005
--
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading global manufacturer of consumer
electronics products, today announced a strategic alliance with XM
Satellite Radio to introduce its first portable MP3 players with XM
Satellite Radio capability.

The relationship entails the production of two miniature flash
memory Samsung players that will utilize XM's Connect-and-Play
technology. Both players will come with an XM Radio home accessory kit,
which allows the device to receive XM's 150 channels of commercial-free
music, plus news, talk and entertainment programming in the home.
Samsung's new players will be available in two storage capacity sizes
and are anticipated to be available by year's end.

The alliance will combine the capabilities of downloading digital
audio music with XM Satellite Radio's critically-acclaimed line-up of
commercial-free music and premier sports, news, and talk radio
channels. When the players are connected to a home or car docking
station, users will be able to store digital audio content available on
XM. The recorded content can be played anywhere, allowing subscribers
to enjoy XM programming in places where the XM signal may not be
available, such as the subway. In addition, the Samsung players enable
the end user to store songs from his or her personal digital music
collection, including digital music files (MP3 files and .wma files)
purchased from a variety of digital music services.

XM Satellite Radio allows subscribers to discover and rediscover
music. Using the Samsung XM/digital audio players, XM subscribers can
identify selected songs heard on the XM Satellite Radio service for
purchase through a music downloading service. The Samsung players also
allow users to create and manage customized playlists, combining both
personal digital music files and recorded XM programming.

"Samsung is known for its award-winning line of digital audio
players, and we are proud to take the next step with them in the
evolution of portable XM Satellite Radio products. Now, consumers can
enjoy XM's live programming plus music from their personal digital
music collections in one easy-to-use, elegant player," said Hugh
Panero, President and CEO of XM Satellite Radio.

"Samsung's innovation and quality standards are world renowned and
these products represent our latest breakthrough into satellite radio
technology," said D.J Oh, President and CEO of SEA. "XM's award-winning
programming and technology provide us with a unique opportunity to
offer products

Shudder

08-03-2005, 04:04 AM

For those concerned about how to record it, simply use the online
part of your service.  People here have mentioned the xamp
products or whatever they are that will allow you to listen WITHOUT
having it kick you out after 2 hours.Then you can just use a good program like TotalRecorder to save the show in whatever format you see fit. 

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Doctor Manhattan

08-03-2005, 04:14 AM

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Clark Kent

08-03-2005, 07:35 AM

quote: For those concerned about how to record it, simply use the online part of your service.  People here have mentioned the xamp products or whatever they are that will allow you to listen WITHOUT having it kick you out after 2 hours.Then you can just use a good program like TotalRecorder to save the show in whatever format you see fit. Could someone explain the online part of XM a little bit. I get the idea of listening online, but I'm not familiar with xamp or Total Recorder. 

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Pyrettablaze

08-03-2005, 10:30 AM

When log in you click the link the launch the XM player. You then select the channel you want to listen to. I am not familiar with totalrecorder...

TheRealEddie

08-03-2005, 12:01 PM

Has anyone else noticed that the audio quality on XM online kinda sucks
as well? The default is 32 kbps which can be upped to 64 kbps. Even
then, the audio seems to have problems... 

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Pyrettablaze

08-03-2005, 01:30 PM

The online version has even more compression than the hardware version. For talk its pretty good but for an audio perfectionist it wont suit their high standards of highs and lows. But by all means it is pefectly acceptable IMHO.

This message was edited by Pyrettablaze on 8-3-05 @ 5:39 PM

jeremiah

08-03-2005, 02:04 PM

<img src="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/My%20Pictures/opie%20and%20anthony%20stuff%20001.jpg" border="0" />the antenna  that comes with myfi sucks the best thing to do is  keep it in the  car dock so u can carry the car attenna with you.it gives  great reception.then when u go in doors take it with u there you can plug it into a outlet.but the  car antenna is  all u need and its  small and  lite   

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Shudder

08-04-2005, 04:44 AM

but I'm not familiar with xamp or Total Recorder. WEll,
that xamp or whatever it's called was mentioned here.. it's just a
different program to access xm online instead of using your browser. 
Total recorder is a little program that will record anything coming off
your sound card.  You don't need to worry about wires or anything,
it just goes straight from your computer's sound chip to the hard
drive.  There's free ones out there that do the same but I paid
(12 bucks) for TR and haven't bothered with anything else in years. 


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nyterp

08-04-2005, 09:32 AM

Question for Roady2 users: Just gotmine yesterday... Im noticing a little bit of static (i live in MD). Is this likelya  reflection of the FM frequency thats its on? I got  it porfessionally installed so I doubt the installation is the issue. The guy also warned me that Id get some static as I drive through diff. markets... Is there an add-on I can purchase to cut down on static etc? thanks

Shudder

08-04-2005, 09:53 AM

Wait, are you saying that out of the 10 frequencies you can't find one that works without static? And
a tip I mentioned before that helps me - if you can retract/push in
your antenna, do so.  You won't need it for terrestrial stations
anyway. 
 

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nyterp

08-04-2005, 12:09 PM

quote: Wait, are you saying that out of the 10 frequencies you can't find one that works without static? And a tip I mentioned before that helps me - if you can retract/push in your antenna, do so.  You won't need it for terrestrial stations anyway.  -- Feed me please <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smilefrown2.gif" border="0" /> No... I couldnt find one that was crystal clear. My antenna is on a  jeep. its the one that you can screw off. I figured the static came from how well the frequency came in, so taking the antenna off would be counter productive.... No?

Clark Kent

08-04-2005, 04:41 PM

Nyterp, which player did you get? Are you happy with it? I'm surprised there's any static at all, considering that we're talking about satellite radio and a monthly fee.

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coolyellowbus

08-04-2005, 05:02 PM

to anyone with questions about xm there are plenty of message boards dedicated to it. <a href="http://www.xm411.com/">http://www.xm411.com</a><a href="http://www.xmfan.com/">http://www.xmfan.com</a>also if you plan on going with any xm2go unit I highly recommend purchasing the antenna headphones, especially if you dont live in an urban area or a major city. These can be purchased directly from <a href="https://xmradio.metrononline.com/xm/main.aspx">https://xmradio.metrononline.com/xm/main.aspx</a>

dukester

08-04-2005, 05:04 PM

quote: Question for Roady2 users: Just gotmine yesterday... Im noticing a little bit of static (i live in MD). Is this likelya  reflection of the FM frequency thats its on? I got  it porfessionally installed so I doubt the installation is the issue. The guy also warned me that Id get some static as I drive through diff. markets... Is there an add-on I can purchase to cut down on static etc? thanksthe onboard fm modulator is what is giving you trouble . use the casette adapter (if possible), or get a hard wired modulator @ ...<a href="http://www.myradiostore.us/">http://www.myradiostore.us/</a> 

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Death Metal Moe

08-04-2005, 05:27 PM

I'm listening to the online feed of XM since I signed up for the 3 day free trial, and I have to say that I don't hear the "amazing" sound quality everyone talks about.  There is this ANNOYING background sound the whole time.  The highs get this "Fairy Dust" kind of twinkling sound you get when you rip a CD in your comp at too low a quality.  Cymbal crashes really set this off.  I've been listening to O&A mostly, but the music I've heard is this quality too.Big plus so far is that Liquid Metal, the heavy station that was taken off the list for head units is only online.  Big minus is this fucking sound.  It's not that great, I can't lie about it.  I do plan to get XM online still, but the sound isn't everything people are talking about.  Also, there's about 3 music stations I will actually listen to.  There's jazz, WAY TOO MUCH Country, Christian, Pop and all other manner of shitty musical choices in there.  I am less than impressed.

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Hottub

08-04-2005, 05:36 PM

Moe, I actually PM'ed you a whole page of inside XM online stuff. Took about 10 minutes to type, but I forgot to add a subject, so the whole thing was fuckin' whacked!Anyway, I had some online "Tips" (how to "dodgeit"") and liquid metal and fungus where among my recomendations.Anyway, I'm tired, and if I get the ambition, I will try and re-create the info tomorrow.Well, the point is, the online feed is not CLOSE to the actual sat feed as far as audio quality.

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Death Metal Moe

08-04-2005, 05:53 PM

quote: Moe, I actually PM'ed you a whole page of inside XM online stuff. Took about 10 minutes to type, but I forgot to add a subject, so the whole thing was fuckin' whacked!Anyway, I had some online "Tips" (how to "dodgeit"") and liquid metal and fungus where among my recomendations.Anyway, I'm tired, and if I get the ambition, I will try and re-create the info tomorrow.Well, the point is, the online feed is not CLOSE to the actual sat feed as far as audio quality.<img src="http://www.silentpix.com/images/mysigs/hottub/rotate.php" align="right" border="0" /> so does that mean that it was "THE ORANGE BOWL OF FAILURE?" Staples <a href="http://www.silentpix.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Myalbums&file=thumbnails&album=41" target="_blank">See The Cruising Vessel</a> Check out silentpix.com.    That's like saying "I was totally gonna wash your car, but I didn't."Thanks for the TOTAL TEASE! 

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curtoid

08-04-2005, 07:12 PM

Man...XM is all over The Nationals. I bet it's the same at ballparks all over the country. Banners, signs everywhere. Over the entrances, inside. Some muckety muck from there threw out the first pitch - doesn't hurt that XM is DC based, of course, for that.During the game they kept giving out all flavors of XM receivers, including 2 months free sub. Outside, going in, they had a spin wheel thing, with the grand prize being the roady 2. I was one tick away from getting it too; pretty funny. I was thinking, "Who would I give this to? Mojo? Moe? Me?!"  <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/curtoid/surf.jpg" border="0" />

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Shudder

08-05-2005, 05:41 AM

Moe: THe online feed doesn't use nearly as good a codec as the sat
feed.  I'm sure if they did use the same people would crack it and
that'd be bad for their business :) I'm not a fan at all of
the sound quality online (it's tolerable) but even with my wireless FM,
the sat feed is considerably better. 


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Netzy

08-05-2005, 06:10 AM

quote:Nyterp,
which player did you get? Are you happy with it? I'm surprised there's
any static at all, considering that we're talking about satellite radio
and a monthly fee.

 There is no static in satellite radio. It's digital. It's an all or nothing proposition. The
static comes from a bad signal choice for the modulator. FM modulator
is the worst method of listening audio-quality wise. If you can find a
good clean FM signal, it's definitely usable.You have several options if none of them is clear: * If you have a cassette player, use the cassette adapter. *
If you don't, see if you can get the XM antenna as close as you can to
the FM antenna. The signal is broadcast out of hte XM antenna. *
Screwing off the antenna would help because it will make picking up
those far-a-way signals harder. Getting the nearby one (from the XM
antenna) would be easier.* If that doesn't satisfy you, you can
hardwire it into an aux input if your stereo has one. If it doesn't you
can get this: 
http://www.myradiostore.us/fmmodulators/fm-direct-sa10112.html

Shudder

08-05-2005, 06:44 AM

If you don't, see if you
can get the XM antenna as close as you can to the FM antenna. The
signal is broadcast out of hte XM antenna.  The FM broadcast comes out of the unit itself, not the antenna.  
But to answer the above guy's question, yeah, give pulling off the
antenna a try.  Your FM Modulator will probably be strong enough
to get picked up on whatever part of the stub/internal antenna is there. 
 

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Pyrettablaze

08-05-2005, 07:02 AM

quote:  The highs get this "Fairy Dust" kind of twinkling sound you get when you rip a CD in your comp at too low a quality.  Yea that part stinks for the type of music we listen to.

badorties

08-05-2005, 08:24 AM

with the portable devices (the myfi, tao and airware) can you walk around and tune into any show or channel live, or do the shows have to be stored in memory ...?

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Doctor Manhattan

08-05-2005, 08:28 AM

You can listen live if you can get a signal, so not in subways or in offices/airplanes without windows facing the right direction.Someone was on the O&A show and mentioned that you get a better signal on the streets of NYC than you do from the observation deck of the Empire State Building.

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Netzy

08-05-2005, 09:13 AM

quote: quote:If you don't, see if you
can get the XM antenna as close as you can to the FM antenna. The
signal is broadcast out of hte XM antenna.   The FM broadcast comes out of the unit itself, not the antenna. 
But to answer the above guy's question, yeah, give pulling off the
antenna a try. Your FM Modulator will probably be strong enough
to get picked up on whatever part of the stub/internal antenna is there. 
 No,
actually, there is an FM wire loop inside the XM antenna to help
transmit hte FM modulated signal from the built-in FM modulator in
units like the Roady2.

Rolandx21

08-05-2005, 09:51 AM

Hope this link posts. If not go to eCost.com.Free Roady2's for R&F freinds.<a href="http://www.xm411.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=17231">http://www.xm411.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=17231</a>

Pyrettablaze

08-05-2005, 09:54 AM

thats probably why they say to put the XM antenna as close to the car antenna as possible.

Shudder

08-05-2005, 10:30 AM

quote:No, actually, there is an FM wire loop inside the XM antenna to help transmit hte FM modulated signal So is every antenna like that? edit: or, is every car kit like that do? I
just got a Skyfi 2 and still have my Skyfi 1 car kit and antenna. 
If it still does the same thing that's cool and that's all I need. 


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bobrobot

08-05-2005, 02:24 PM

quote: Question for Roady2 users: Just gotmine yesterday... Im noticing a little bit of static (i live in MD). Is this likelya  reflection of the FM frequency thats its on? I got  it porfessionally installed so I doubt the installation is the issue. The guy also warned me that Id get some static as I drive through diff. markets... Is there an add-on I can purchase to cut down on static etc?<a href="http://www.myradiostore.us/fmmodulators/fm-direct-sa10112.html">http://www.myradiostore.us/fmmodulators/fm-direct-sa10112.html</a> 

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Hottub

08-05-2005, 03:04 PM

Just got my Skyfi/Boombox in the mail today. Got it from ebay, and it was exactly as described. BRAND SPANKIN NEW with the stupid colorforms protective cover still on the screen.  Fucking mint. I don't even want to tell you what I paid!Anyway, I unpacked it, fired it up expecting the XM promo channel only...   Well it seems my friend Ken pre-paid for his subscription , so I am currently rocking every channel XM has to offer!The sound is pretty good from the boombox (Way better than XM-Online!) Tomorrow I will play with the car kit! Currently listening to XM 41 - "The Boneyard"   Deep 80's and 90's metal trax. Fucking sweet!!

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Doctor Manhattan

08-05-2005, 03:51 PM

So what did you pay for it? (I know you didn't want to say, but you could always change your mind.)

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coolyellowbus

08-05-2005, 04:50 PM

quote: I'm listening to the online feed of XM since I signed up for the 3 day free trial, and I have to say that I don't hear the "amazing" sound quality everyone talks about.  There is this ANNOYING background sound the whole time.  The highs get this "Fairy Dust" kind of twinkling sound you get when you rip a CD in your comp at too low a quality.  Cymbal crashes really set this off.  I've been listening to O&A mostly, but the music I've heard is this quality too.Big plus so far is that Liquid Metal, the heavy station that was taken off the list for head units is only online.  Big minus is this fucking sound.  It's not that great, I can't lie about it.  I do plan to get XM online still, but the sound isn't everything people are talking about.  Also, there's about 3 music stations I will actually listen to.  There's jazz, WAY TOO MUCH Country, Christian, Pop and all other manner of shitty musical choices in there.  I am less than impressed.<img src="http://scripts.cgispy.com/image.cgi?u=njdmmoe" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.unhallowed.com/">www.unhallowed.com</a> <a href="http://thebigsexxxy.blogspot.com/">One Big SeXXXy Blog</a>   did you increase the bitrate to 64K???????

furie

08-05-2005, 05:34 PM

i've got the skyfi 1 and the boombox for my desk.i like it. i'll probably upgrade to the skyfi 2 eventually 

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sdesort

08-05-2005, 06:01 PM

quote: quote: Question for Roady2 users: Just gotmine yesterday... Im noticing a little bit of static (i live in MD). Is this likelya  reflection of the FM frequency thats its on? I got  it porfessionally installed so I doubt the installation is the issue. The guy also warned me that Id get some static as I drive through diff. markets... Is there an add-on I can purchase to cut down on static etc?Bobo-Do you have a cassette player in your car? That will give you significantly better sound quality than the FM modulator. If not, try another FM frequency. In addition, even though you had it professionally installed, make sure the antenna is placed on a location on the roof at least 6-12 inches from any edge, and particularly not too close to any glass.

sdesort

08-05-2005, 06:11 PM

quote: I'm listening to the online feed of XM since I signed up for the 3 day free trial, and I have to say that I don't hear the "amazing" sound quality everyone talks about.  There is this ANNOYING background sound the whole time.  The highs get this "Fairy Dust" kind of twinkling sound you get when you rip a CD in your comp at too low a quality.  Cymbal crashes really set this off.  I've been listening to O&A mostly, but the music I've heard is this quality too.Big plus so far is that Liquid Metal, the heavy station that was taken off the list for head units is only online.  Big minus is this fucking sound.  It's not that great, I can't lie about it.  I do plan to get XM online still, but the sound isn't everything people are talking about.  Also, there's about 3 music stations I will actually listen to.  There's jazz, WAY TOO MUCH Country, Christian, Pop and all other manner of shitty musical choices in there.  I am less than impressed. I don't think anyone, even a fan of XM, would call the sound quality of the online stream "amazing". Perhaps you are confusing the quality enthusiasm with that of the radios. Make sure that you have the quality set to "high". This will give you about a 64kbps stream. Keep in mind that this is half the quality of the average MP3 you might listen to. As far as the selection of stations goes, someone who IS a fan of country might say there is WAY too much Rock/Pop -- probably double that of country. Remember, XM is a national service, and as such, must offer stations to appeal to a broad audience if it is going to continue to grow. Sure, there are a lot of stations I don't listen too regularly. I am not a country fan either, but I occassionally stop on one if I am flipping through the channels and I hear something good. And the stations I *do* like play exactly what I want to hear. So that is the value for me. And no commercials on the music channels doesn't hurt either.But, in the end, only you can decide if XM is worth it for you. Good luck.

Hottub

08-06-2005, 06:14 AM

So what did you pay for it? (I know you didn't want to say, but you could always change your mind.) $50.51

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Death Metal Moe

08-06-2005, 02:05 PM

quote: quote: I'm listening to the online feed of XM since I signed up for the 3 day free trial, and I have to say that I don't hear the "amazing" sound quality everyone talks about.  There is this ANNOYING background sound the whole time.  The highs get this "Fairy Dust" kind of twinkling sound you get when you rip a CD in your comp at too low a quality.  Cymbal crashes really set this off.  I've been listening to O&A mostly, but the music I've heard is this quality too.Big plus so far is that Liquid Metal, the heavy station that was taken off the list for head units is only online.  Big minus is this fucking sound.  It's not that great, I can't lie about it.  I do plan to get XM online still, but the sound isn't everything people are talking about.  Also, there's about 3 music stations I will actually listen to.  There's jazz, WAY TOO MUCH Country, Christian, Pop and all other manner of shitty musical choices in there.  I am less than impressed. I don't think anyone, even a fan of XM, would call the sound quality of the online stream "amazing". Perhaps you are confusing the quality enthusiasm with that of the radios. Make sure that you have the quality set to "high". This will give you about a 64kbps stream. Keep in mind that this is half the quality of the average MP3 you might listen to. As far as the selection of stations goes, someone who IS a fan of country might say there is WAY too much Rock/Pop -- probably double that of country. Remember, XM is a national service, and as such, must offer stations to appeal to a broad audience if it is going to continue to grow. Sure, there are a lot of stations I don't listen too regularly. I am not a country fan either, but I occassionally stop on one if I am flipping through the channels and I hear something good. And the stations I *do* like play exactly what I want to hear. So that is the value for me. And no commercials on the music channels doesn't hurt either.But, in the end, only you can decide if XM is worth it for you. Good luck. Now you see, why cant everyone be this civil?  I explained what I was hearing, not trying to sway anyone, and this person responded, not attacking me or trying to sway me either.  Take some fucking notes, you XM Schills.Now you see, why cant everyone be this civil?  I explained what I was hearing, not trying to sway anyone, and this person responded, not attacking me or trying to sway me either.  Take some fucking notes, you XM Schills.

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coolyellowbus

08-06-2005, 03:02 PM

I tested out the record time for the tao (same as myfi and airware) and using manual record I got exactly 9 hours of channel 202 content, more then enough time to record both OnA and Ron n Fez. A quick message to DEATH METAL MOE. Perhaps XM satellite radio just isnt for you. It just seems from your posts that you wouldnt be happy with the service, even with ron n fez on it.

Death Metal Moe

08-06-2005, 03:13 PM

I actually have decided I will for sure be getting it, and if I can get a decent deal on a Roady2, I'll probably get the full subscription. 

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coolyellowbus

08-06-2005, 03:24 PM

quote: I actually have decided I will for sure be getting it, and if I can get a decent deal on a Roady2, I'll probably get the full subscription. <img src="http://scripts.cgispy.com/image.cgi?u=njdmmoe" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.unhallowed.com/">www.unhallowed.com</a> <a href="http://thebigsexxxy.blogspot.com/">One Big SeXXXy Blog</a> cool to hear. check out <a href="http://www.ebuyer.com/">http://www.ebuyer.com</a>  awhile back they were blowing out the roady 2 for 20 bucks.

Death Metal Moe

08-06-2005, 03:35 PM

Just real quick, my stance is I don't NEED this service.  I don't think it's really that amazing to have 3 stations I will listen to. I will listen at computers the most.  But since it seems I can get a great deal on the Roady2 and Ron and Fez and O&A are involvoed, it seems I will break down and get it.But all my past opinions still stand.

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sdesort

08-06-2005, 05:58 PM

quote: Now you see, why cant everyone be this civil?  I explained what I was hearing, not trying to sway anyone, and this person responded, not attacking me or trying to sway me either.  Take some fucking notes, you XM Schills.  Thanks, DMM. I really don't see the point in not being civil. You brought up some honest opinions about what you were hearing with the online feed. And as I explained, yes, it can sometimes sound just "ok". What you hear through the sat-fed radios is COMPLETELY different.I know you have been strugliing with this decision ever since the announcement. Have you ever listened to XM through a Roady2 or Skifi2? Perhaps a friend who has it, or maybe you can find a Circuit City or similar outlet nearby who has them hooked up to a sound system so you can listen to it "as it should be heard". I think you will be pleasantly surprised. The online feed is a nice supplement to the service, but I really don't think it gives you the true XM experience.If you have any other questions, just throw them out there and I'll try to help.--S

Death Metal Moe

08-06-2005, 06:14 PM

I know you have been strugliing with this decision ever since the announcement. Have you ever listened to XM through a Roady2 or Skifi2? Perhaps a friend who has it, or maybe you can find a Circuit City or similar outlet nearby who has them hooked up to a sound system so you can listen to it "as it should be heard". I think you will be pleasantly surprised. The online feed is a nice supplement to the service, but I really don't think it gives you the true XM experience.My good friend ond old Ronfez.net member Grim Sanity has it.  I've heard it a lot.  Without having it personally at my house or in my car and checking it out, I can't tell if any of the sound quality issues I had with the online feed are present in the actual radio unit.  I DO know that Liquid Metal isn't on the list of stations, so that makes it about 2 stations I'd actually listen to longer than 2 seconds, which really makes me hesitant to get it.  Plus, they play lots of stuff, but half the time it's stuff I'm not into.  Metal is weird.  It has lots of sub genres and I don't like all of them.

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high fly

08-06-2005, 11:37 PM

I hate this I hate this I hate this I hate this. I just can't get used to the idea of paying for radio.This is fuuuuuuuuuuuucked up.  

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Death Metal Moe

08-07-2005, 05:53 AM

I'm still in that camp to an extent high fly.  I do have to admit that after all my belly aching, I turned up the bit rate on the internet feed and it does sound better, but not perfect.  The Liquid Metal channel usually plays something halfway decent, and I heard a few good songs on the 80's and 90's stations.  I can see myself liking this service, but again, I have to see if I can swing the montly fee for a unit instead of just the online feed.I don't know.  This thing just seems like a luxury item that I'm not sure I can really justify getting.  And I HATE commercial radio, don't think I'm sticking up for it.  15 minutes of commercials followed by a few "blocks" of songs?  Gee, thanks douche bags.  Maybe you can promise me "5 in a row" next hour too?  That would be swell.At least Ron and Fez will be happier there.  The online feed is the way to go for me at 1st.

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Shudder

08-07-2005, 06:21 PM

Just be sure if you get a good "deal" on the roady 2 that it comes with the car kit (by defalt, it does).

I've seen the radio + car kit for 40 shipped on ebay, and I've seen the home + car + roady 2 for 80 shipped, which isn't bad.

I am liking my skyfi 2 though, it's nice to finally be able to read the display in the car (skyfi sucks) :)

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furie

08-08-2005, 01:22 PM

quote:I hate this I hate this I hate this I hate this. I just can't get used to the idea of paying for radio.This is fuuuuuuuuuuuucked up. 

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Death Metal Moe

08-08-2005, 01:27 PM

Why must you test us Furie?

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mikeyboy

08-08-2005, 01:40 PM

Yeah, there has to be a moratorium on the cable argument.  I have no idea how many times it has been posted now.  I think they get it.

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Reephdweller

08-08-2005, 02:11 PM

Yeah, there has to be a moratorium on the cable argument.Why? Because it ends the argument that those who don't want to swallow the poison pill are too afraid to swallow? The reality is that satelite radio is where all quality radio programming will eventually end up. We can argue what quality radio is, though it's just more and more clear that commercial radio is on it's last legs. I'm sure in the end there were guys who made the wheels for the horse and buggy that were cursing automobiles and there were probably people who hated the concept of driving a vehicle but it's just way in which things evolve.I certainly understand the argument for paying for radio, though it's just a reality.

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08-08-2005, 02:18 PM

Dirtybird12

08-08-2005, 02:20 PM

I dont know man. There is still something cool about putting an old album on and hearing the cracks and pops. I won't be throwing my radio away. I may pack it away. Never throw it away tho. the sad truth is - regular "free" radio =  vinyl 

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Reephdweller

08-08-2005, 02:31 PM

rather I was commenting on how this same argument gets used over and over again.  I wasn't serious about a moratorium Mikey, I get it that you didn't mean it literally. The point I was trying to make is that it's used because it's a good comparison. 

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08-08-2005, 02:34 PM

There is still something cool about putting an old album on and hearing the cracks and pops. I won't be throwing my radio away.I agree. In fact I've downloaded multiple versions of albums that were ripped from CDs and ones ripped from vinyl. They sound very different from one another and good in their own ways. I'm not all for making everything that is good into something you have to pay for. I don't like it myself, it's just that it is unfortunately the reality of things.

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Death Metal Moe

08-08-2005, 02:41 PM

It's a bullshit comparison. When cable popped up, the 11 o'clock news and Johnny Carson didn't move ONLY to cable, you just had more choices.  Sure XM is giving you more commercial free music, but I don't need it.  I can see how 24 hour news channels, weather, educational stuff, movies and all the rest of cable is a BIG step up from broadcast TV.So as it stands for a lot of people, the ONLY REASON we are getting XM is for fucking RON AND FEZ.  PERIOD.  So in other words, we have to pay for a premium service we don't really want or need JUST to hear ONE SHOW that USED to be FREE.  So it is NOTHING like growing up with 2-13 and suddenly having 50 channels.I don't have a large collection of TV shows I can watch at my leisure, but I do have all the music I really need, and get more all the time. Plus, like Mikeyboy said.  Even if your stupid Cable TV argument made a Goddamn bit of sense, you've used it so many times it's rediculous.  My big problem is that so many of you seem like I'm attaking you persoally when I say I dont want XM.  Say what you will, but a lot of you do.  You all get to say how great it is, then when a few people express their dislike for Ron and Fez moving there or the fact that they don't need a million stupid music stations they'll never listen to, you get all bent out of shape.Chill.

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Death Metal Moe

08-08-2005, 02:43 PM

And the BIGGEST KICK IN THE BALLS IS....I'll at least get the online service, and probably the Roady2 with the full subscription.

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Death Metal Moe

08-08-2005, 02:43 PM

Our fucking hands are tied.  XM is the deal with our fix, and there's only one way to get it.  It's the feeling of being over a barrel that has a lot of people pissed too.

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TheMojoPin

08-08-2005, 02:44 PM

quote:  quote: Yeah, there has to be a moratorium on the cable argument.  Why? Because it ends the argument that those who don't want to swallow the poison pill are too afraid to swallow? The reality is that satelite radio is where all quality radio programming will eventually end up. We can argue what quality radio is, though it's just more and more clear that commercial radio is on it's last legs. I'm sure in the end there were guys who made the wheels for the horse and buggy that were cursing automobiles and there were probably people who hated the concept of driving a vehicle but it's just way in which things evolve.I certainly understand the argument for paying for radio, though it's just a reality.<img src="http://www.chaoticconcepts.com/randomizer/random.php?uid=3" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.osirusonline.com/" target="blank">Reefy's website...</a><a href="http://www.osirusonline.com/ronfez.htm" target="blank">Check out The Ron and Fez Show Logs...UPDATED!!!!!</a>Right now you could care less about me... but soon enough you will care, by the time I'm done No, it's really not.Cable TV, for better or for worse, is almost a necessity these days, if only at least in terms of news, from politics to pop culture.  And if not that (and many people still opt to not have cable), the internet.  If someone lived without EITHER to keep up on ANY kind of current affairs these days, I'd be impressed.  But to stack radio up against either medium is laughable.  It's a distraction at BEST.  My not paying for it is the equivalent is not shelling out for a video game system, not paying for cable, or, say, the internet.Nobody here who doesn't want to get XM has yet to begrudge those who DO have it or want it.  We've simply said why WE don't want it, yet the many of the rest of you seem to feel offended by this and want to bully or shame EVERYONE into picking up something which, when you get down to it, is a fancy toy at best.It's not 1923...radio isn't THAT important.And reef, I don't want this to come off like I'm pissed at you or anyone else in particular.  The overall situation is frustrating.  I just look at having to get XM as a forced decision at this point, not because it's something I want. <img src="http://scripts.cgispy.com/image.cgi?u=TheMojoPin" border="0" /> 1979 << On the streets of your town... >> "You can tell some lies about the good times we've had, but I've kissed your mother twice...and now I'm working on your dad..."

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Hottub

08-08-2005, 03:26 PM

It's not 1923...radio isn't THAT importantNot fair! Maybe to YOU it is not important, but ask they guy who spends a lot of time on the road. Ask the guy who travels out of town on business. Ask the guy who just likes to tinker in the garage and listen to music, news or a ballgame.Radio is still QUITE relevent!If I am one of those guys, and I actually am a frequent listener, I would have no problem paying for the best radio available.

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08-08-2005, 03:40 PM

All those people can have their own music playing all the time thanks to stereos.  So that pretty much kills your agrument for the music side.  So we're back to ONLY BUYING XM for fucking talk.  See why some people are fucking pissed yet?

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Death Metal Moe

08-08-2005, 03:42 PM

Plus, only the man on the road is really going to benefit from music and radio in your example.  A person traveling out of town will still have access to cable TV in a hotel or other places, and a guy in his garage?  Please.  People have LOTS of TVs these days, they usually have an old one in the garage with a coat hanger to get local channels for ball games and shit like that.

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Death Metal Moe

08-08-2005, 03:43 PM

The only reason I'm posting so much in here so much now is that FINALLY I have some help against the "Buy XM you cheap FUCK!" argument that so many of you have been using.

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Hottub

08-08-2005, 03:50 PM

quote: All those people can have their own music playing all the time thanks to stereos  WRONG! All those people can have commercials playing all the time!! quote: and a guy in his garage?  Please.  People have LOTS of TVs these days, they usually have an old one in the garage with a coat hanger to get local channels for ball games and shit like that.  Nope, I am not privileged enough to have TV in the Garage. and If I want to go the hanger route, I would get 1 game per week. On a Friday night! There is no more baseball on broadcast tv. No Hockey on broadcast AT ALL! News is at 5 -6, and 11!I am not saying anyone has to pay for radio.As for ME (meaning Hottub.  Not you guys!) and the amount I listen to, it is a no-brainer!! I now pay for radio.Buy XM you cheap FUCK!" argument that so many of you have been using.That ain't me, brother. You live your own life. I just offer opinions and suggestions.  <img src="http://www.silentpix.com/images/mysigs/hottub/rotate.php" align="right" border="0" /> so does that mean that it was "THE ORANGE BOWL OF FAILURE?" Staples <a href="http://www.silentpix.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Myalbums&file=thumbnails&album=41" target="_blank">See The Cruising Vessel</a> Check out silentpix.com.

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Death Metal Moe

08-08-2005, 03:51 PM

WRONG! All those people can have commercials playing all the time!!They don't own CDs, tapes and MP3's?  And with splitters and a shitty TV you can have your cable in the garage.  Not everyone has it, but just put in a tape.

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Hottub

08-08-2005, 03:54 PM

Funny, last month, I broke out one of my 1992 WSOU tapes!!

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Reephdweller

08-08-2005, 04:08 PM

And reef, I don't want this to come off like I'm pissed at you or anyone else in particular.  The overall situation is frustrating.  I just look at having to get XM as a forced decision at this point, not because it's something I want. That's okay. I don't intend to come off as a poster child for XM or either service actually. It's just that I hear so many people talk about it that I know and work with (people who don't listen or even know O&A) plus I see enough news coverage and analysis of it that I see it as something that is inevitable. In no way am I trying to bully anyone or try to push anyone into getting sat radio. If it comes off that way than I'm sorry that I don't write as clearly as I should. 

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Hottub

08-08-2005, 04:18 PM

I also hope I am not coming across as an XM bully! I like it. I use it quite a bit. It ain't perfect, but considering how much I listen to radio, it's worth the money for me! As I said I only comment and suggest.BTW the 70's channel is now playing Chuck Mangione - Feels So good EECHH!But Deep Tracks is playing some Classic B-Sides!

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Shudder

08-09-2005, 07:11 AM

See why some people are fucking pissed yet?

Then don't get it? Man, I've never seen people so mad about something they don't need.

No one owes you anything, and the only bending over barrels being done is by yourself.

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Death Metal Moe

08-09-2005, 07:17 AM

quote: quote: See why some people are fucking pissed yet? Then don't get it? Man, I've never seen people so mad about something they don't need. No one owes you anything, and the only bending over barrels being done is by yourself. -- Feed me please <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smilefrown2.gif" border="0" /> I have only stated my opinion on why XM isn't as great as people say.  I'm not the one calling people cheap thinking up example after example why people without XM are being left in the stone age.  How we're not REAL fans if we don't pay for ROn and FEz.  We are responding to a bunch of XM fans that are trying to guilt us into getting the service.  That's gay.  And I'm not going out of my way at all, this is all just par for the course in discussing shit everyday on the board.

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HBox

08-09-2005, 11:13 AM

NEW HARDWARE! NEW HARDWARE!The RoadyXT<img width="500" height="333" border="0" src="http://photos21.flickr.com/32667618_e56cd2b9fd.jpg" /><img width="500" height="333" border="0" src="http://photos23.flickr.com/32667603_8f217b9ede.jpg" /><img width="500" height="333" border="0" src="http://photos23.flickr.com/32667578_810db9c405.jpg" /> New Audiovox XPress<img width="500" height="333" border="0" src="http://photos22.flickr.com/32670157_5e24306cfe.jpg" /><img width="500" height="333" border="0" src="http://photos21.flickr.com/32670167_8c3d3cdfa7.jpg" />

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ChrisTheCop

08-09-2005, 11:37 AM

For me, XM was an option Ive put off for a while. But 2 things, which by themselves would probably not be enough for me to get xm, came together and convinced me to order my 1st roadie;As a BOSOX fan in NYC, I dont get to see OR hear many of their games. I usually watch highlights at mlb.com every night. But XM has EVERY sox game live and I can hear it at home or at work. cool.and of course, the reason many of us on this board have made recent xm purchases, Ron and Fez. Downloading clips of the shows got old fast (for me). Ive missed them so much and now I can hear them again...LIVE! very cool. O and A were fun, but I didnt miss them when they left as much as I missed R and F.So now, as I understand it, with one little device, my roadie2 (coming SOMETIME today via ups), I can listen where and when I want; even at work in my "police car". Amazing. and well worth the price (50 bux for the radio, 13/month for the service). Moe, as I state above, I might not have gotten xm for r and f alone, but for me, the combo of the sox and r and f was too good to pass up. If youre not sold on the product, thats your choice. People should stop giving you shit. where IS that UPS guy?????

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TheMojoPin

08-09-2005, 11:43 AM

OK, Chris may have just sold me with the baseball thing...I knew XM had decent MLB coverage, but you can really hear ALL of the Red Sox's games live with it?  Anyone know if that's also true for the Cubs?  Because if I can hear R&F AND listen to Ron Santo call each of the Cubs' 162 games a season, I'll order XM YESTERDAY!

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Tenbatsuzen

08-09-2005, 11:46 AM

quote: OK, Chris may have just sold me with the baseball thing...I knew XM had decent MLB coverage, but you can really hear ALL of the Red Sox's games live with it?  Anyone know if that's also true for the Cubs?  Because if I can hear R&F AND listen to Ron Santo call each of the Cubs' 162 games a season, I'll order XM YESTERDAY!  You can hear all 162 games for both the Red Sox and Cubs, but you'll only Ron santo for 81 of them... XM's coverage of MLB takes the feed from the home team only.  If they are playing in the Sunday Night Game, XM will use ESPN Radio's feed.

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08-09-2005, 11:50 AM

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TheMojoPin

08-09-2005, 11:51 AM

Still, every game on the radio...Alright, I'm sold.  Next paycheck, I'm shopping for an XM hookup.  Honestly, I have zero patience to wade through these tech threads I've been ignoring, so if anyone wants to take mercy on my hypocritical ass and send me a PM with the best deal available, I'd appreciate it.  If not, I totally understand, and I'll tell myself to "fuck off" many times over.

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HBox

08-09-2005, 12:21 PM

The more I look at the new RoadyXT, the more pissed
I am. That thing is perfect in every way, everything it is designed to
be........... except for that same damn crappy display. Having only two
lines of display is SO damned annoying. 

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Tenbatsuzen

08-09-2005, 12:40 PM

quote: The more I look at the new RoadyXT, the more pissed I am. That thing is perfect in every way, everything it is designed to be........... except for that same damn crappy display. Having only two lines of display is SO damned annoying. I'll be honest, I'm not a huge fan of the Roady's display myself.  When I upgrade to the MyFi, my XM experience was much, MUCH better.The wheel on the MyFi and the quicker loading time between stations is another advantage for the myfi.

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Netzy

08-09-2005, 01:14 PM

Best deals I've found: Free Roady2: http://www.xm411.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=339226

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FlashVirus

08-09-2005, 01:30 PM

not sure if this is the thread for this but theres 2 brand new XM radios just announced today. http://www.xm411.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=32 
heres the threads realted about it. They are really 2 new cool unites.
Myradiostore.com and xm411 is ziggy's sites.

Doctor Manhattan

08-10-2005, 03:47 AM

quote: New Audiovox XPress <img height="333" src="http://photos22.flickr.com/32670157_5e24306cfe.jpg" width="500" border="0" />  I like how they incorportated the XM logo into the knob/button on the right side of the screen. 

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mikeyboy

08-10-2005, 01:12 PM

I've officially been indoctrinated.  I just ordered my equipment.  I guess I need to practice my "cable TV" argument and my "why I'll never go back to terrestrial radio" testimonial.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/tongue.gif" border="0" />

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HBox

08-10-2005, 01:14 PM

I've officially been indoctrinated.  I just ordered my equipment.  I
guess I need to practice my "cable TV" argument and my "why I'll never
go back to terrestrial radio" testimonialDon't
forget the knee-jerk replies to anyone who even mentions satellite in
any little way. 

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Reephdweller

08-10-2005, 02:04 PM

quote: NEW HARDWARE! NEW HARDWARE! The RoadyXT<img height="333" src="http://photos21.flickr.com/32667618_e56cd2b9fd.jpg" width="500" border="0" /><img height="333" src="http://photos23.flickr.com/32667603_8f217b9ede.jpg" width="500" border="0" /><img height="333" src="http://photos23.flickr.com/32667578_810db9c405.jpg" width="500" border="0" />I have the Roady2 and I like it a lot, but goddamit I'm gonna get me the XT, that thing is awesome. 

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Reephdweller

08-10-2005, 02:05 PM

quote: I've officially been indoctrinated.  I just ordered my equipment.  I guess I need to practice my "cable TV" argument and my "why I'll never go back to terrestrial radio" testimonial.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/tongue.gif" border="0" /> <img height="300" src="http://retro-park.de/shining/pics/17.jpg" width="400" border="0" />Mikey had to be cor-rec-ted 

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Death Metal Moe

08-10-2005, 02:43 PM

I plan on getting the online service in the middle of this week, and I'm getting a Roady2 cheap, but I may not turn the full service on right away.  No one ever said we 100% weren't going one way or the other.  We've just been voicing our opinions.  XM is a toy that I'm not sure if I can justify getting yet.  There are like 3 stations I may listen to not including 202.  Is that worth 13 a month?  I don't think so.  But then again, I'm spending 8 a month for the online feed, and I can probably get a Roady2 dirt cheap, so I'll probably just get the full 13 a month service and get the online with that.  I'm happy for Ron and Fez, but I'm still not happy about this whole situation.  I see Satellite as a great alternative, but it's not the future of anything in my opinion right now.  There's so many music channels that I'll never even switch to.  It's a shit deal for me.  But for the record, I hate commercial radio.

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Reephdweller

08-10-2005, 03:35 PM

quote: I see Satellite as a great alternative, but it's not the future of anything in my opinion right now.  There's so many music channels that I'll never even switch to.  It's a shit deal for me.  But for the record, I hate commercial radio.  Pfffffffffttt!!That's what they said about this...<img height="192" src="http://www.pricenetwork.ca/gallery/albums/userpics/10059/cable%20box.jpg" width="294" border="0" />lighten up, i'm joking 

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Death Metal Moe

08-10-2005, 03:44 PM

Keep it up.

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Reephdweller

08-10-2005, 03:46 PM

read the white text bacon bitsch!

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Death Metal Moe

08-10-2005, 03:56 PM

I don't have TIME for white text.  And what's up with white text?  Did ya crank a fresh one out to write it?

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Shudder

08-11-2005, 05:49 AM

If he did that'd be impressive

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docloren

08-11-2005, 10:51 AM

quote:I
plan on getting the online service in the middle of this week, and I'm
getting a Roady2 cheap, but I may not turn the full service on right
away. No one ever said we 100% weren't going one way or the other.
We've just been voicing our opinions. XM is a toy that I'm not sure if
I can justify getting yet. There are like 3 stations I may listen to
not including 202. Is that worth 13 a month? I don't think so. But then
again, I'm spending 8 a month for the online feed, and I can probably
get a Roady2 dirt cheap, so I'll probably just get the full 13 a month
service and get the online with that. I'm happy for Ron and
Fez, but I'm still not happy about this whole situation. I see
Satellite as a great alternative, but it's not the future of anything
in my opinion right now. There's so many music channels that I'll never
even switch to. It's a shit deal for me. But for the record, I hate
commercial radio.

 
 Begin your response here... I'm sort of with you
on this Moe, and I've had XM since October.  I love that I get to
hear O&A, and soon R&F, but other than that, I don't really
listen to any other channels.  The thing is, if you commute more
than a few miles, it's almost worth it to not hear the dogshit on
commercial radio.   As for MLB, I love it, but the channels are so
compressed that it sometimes sounds like they're underwater.  Even
on 202, I have to crank the volume to hear clearly.  I do like the
fact that they display the scores of the games.  The
amazing thing about XM though is that whether you listen to alot of the
music channels or not, your patience for commercial radio
disappears.  I'd rather flip through the XM dial trying to find a
song I like, than flip through the annoying morning shows, commercials,
and same 10 songs on commercial radio. I can't stand being in a car
without XM now.

Tenbatsuzen

08-11-2005, 11:12 AM

quote: quote: I've officially been indoctrinated.  I just ordered my equipment.  I guess I need to practice my "cable TV" argument and my "why I'll never go back to terrestrial radio" testimonial.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/tongue.gif" border="0" /> <img height="300" src="http://retro-park.de/shining/pics/17.jpg" width="400" border="0" />Mikey had to be cor-rec-tedHe's a very willful mod, if I may say so.  A very NAUGHTY mod.  

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Maddogsixtytwo

08-11-2005, 11:58 AM

I have the Audiovox XR9 a $85.00 value which comes with a car kit.
If you also purchase a home kit antenna and a AC/DC converter
(radioshack) you can pretty much listen anywhere. I would recomend the
XR9 over the Roady2 due to the fact that the Roady2 is less durable. I
owened a Roady2 and eventually broke the power port. My friend broke
his channel scrole button off of his Roady2. I would go and spent the
40 dollers more because the strenght and wieght of the XR9 is more
durable if you are going to be moving the unit from place to place. I
listen to my unit in a hardened defensive post, designed to stop gun
fire and gernades, that blocks out most FM signals. I tune my signal in
on a cheap Radio Shack AM/FM radio and get awesome reception. If
you are haveing problems with the XM signal on your Roady2 go to the
menu and look for the signal feature. There you can streghten the xm
signal to your FM radio. If you own a set of Ipod portable speakers
(like a JBL type), they work awesome as a replacement for modulating to
a FM radio and jack directly to the XR9 or Roady2. A friend of
mine jacked his JBL speakers to my XR9 and the sound was emaculate. Some cool XM channels to check out. squizz xl= modern hard rock, Tool, Rage, God SmackChannel 65= Old School Rap, Public Enemy, Eric B and Rakim, Lord of the UndergroundAsk 165= Coast to Coast with Goerge Noory, Art Bell at night you can listen about UFO'sABC radio= Sean Hanity, Larry Elders Bone Yard= Heavy Metal and Hard Rock, Metalica, Motley Crew, PoisonChannel8= 80's If there are any questions you can PM me at  maddog62@wackbag.com  

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Maddogsixtytwo

08-11-2005, 12:10 PM

This just in XR9 $49.00 here:    www.Myradiostore.us/

HBox

08-11-2005, 12:14 PM

[color=navy]Before anyone jumps on that XR9, remember, that
particular package comes with neither a home nor docking kit. So you
won't be able to use it at all unless you buy on or both of those kits.
Even considering that, though, that is a great price for that receiver. 


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furie

08-11-2005, 12:46 PM

quote:quote: quote: I've
officially been indoctrinated. I just ordered my equipment. I guess I
need to practice my "cable TV" argument and my "why I'll never go back
to terrestrial radio" testimonial. <img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/tongue.gif" /> <img width="400" height="300" border="0" src="http://retro-park.de/shining/pics/17.jpg" />Mikey had to be cor-rec-tedHe's a very willful mod, if I may say so. A very NAUGHTY mod. 

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HBox

08-11-2005, 12:48 PM

Did you know that Mikeyboy is attempting to bring
an outside party into this situation? Did you know that?

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Maddogsixtytwo

08-11-2005, 01:24 PM

quote:Before anyone jumps on that XR9, remember, that
particular package comes with neither a home nor docking kit. So you
won't be able to use it at all unless you buy on or both of those kits.
Even considering that, though, that is a great price for that receiver. 


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coolyellowbus

08-11-2005, 03:24 PM

roady2 for $4.99 after rebates.  <a href="http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail.asp?DPNo=194102&wt.mc_id=EWB07777&adcampaign=email,EWB07777">http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail.asp?DPNo=194102&wt.mc_id=EWB07777&adcampaig n=email,EWB07777</a>

BigASSMember

08-11-2005, 03:33 PM

wow they are really trying to get rid of them now that the new roadies are going to come out 

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tbonesteak

08-13-2005, 08:06 AM

Is there any way for me to record shows on my computer if I get an XM online subscription? 

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BigASSMember

08-13-2005, 09:34 AM

quote:Is there any way for me to record shows on my computer if I get an XM online subscription?

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down? We might, if they screamed all the time and for no good reason."
- Jack Handy yes... get audacity... it is free and easy to use http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ 

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Produceher

08-14-2005, 09:16 PM

<blockquote style="">quote:I plan on getting the online service in the middle of this week, and I'm getting a Roady2 cheap, but I may not turn the full service on right away.  No one ever said we 100% weren't going one way or the other.  We've just been voicing our opinions.  XM is a toy that I'm not sure if I can justify getting yet.  There are like 3 stations I may listen to not including 202.  Is that worth 13 a month?  I don't think so.  But then again, I'm spending 8 a month for the online feed, and I can probably get a Roady2 dirt cheap, so I'll probably just get the full 13 a month service and get the online with that.  I'm happy for Ron and Fez, but I'm still not happy about this whole situation.  I see Satellite as a great alternative, but it's not the future of anything in my opinion right now.  There's so many music channels that I'll never even switch to.  It's a shit deal for me.  But for the record, I hate commercial radio.

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<a href="http://thebigsexxxy.blogspot.com/">One Big SeXXXy Blog</a>[/quote] I don't see what the big deal is. You can still get Don & Mike for free.<div> </div><div>Look dude, the only one you need to get mad at is Ron and Fez. This was their decision not this forum's.</div><div> </div><div>Blame them for trying to better their careers and become part of the new radio wave instead of being tucked away on FM, or worse, getting fired from radio because of cheapskates like you who probably don't support their sponsors.</div><div> </div><div>Talk radio is alive and well on FM radio. Enjoy.</div>

TheMojoPin

08-15-2005, 06:52 AM

Seriously, let it drop.  You're replying to posts almost week or more old and were discussed calmly just to start shit.  Knock it off.<img src="http://scripts.cgispy.com/image.cgi?u=TheMojoPin" border="0" /> Too drunk to dream... << Champagne for my real friends, and real pain for my sham friends. >> "You can tell some lies about the good times we've had, but I've kissed your mother twice...and now I'm working on your dad..."

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Death Metal Moe

08-15-2005, 08:21 AM

This will be the 2nd or 3rd time I've told this guy that I'm done with him, and I'm not going to start this up again.  I've stated and re-stated my position, even though I have already subscribed to the online service and am looking into getting a Roady2 and the full service.All future attempts to keep this argument going will not even be met with a kind response like this.  It will be met with silence.

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Doctor Manhattan

08-15-2005, 08:29 AM

Maybe the guy's just trying to sell some XM units. He's behind on his quota! Help a brotha out, Moe!

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Produceher

08-15-2005, 08:55 PM

<blockquote style="">quote:This will be the 2nd or 3rd time I've told this guy that I'm done with him, and I'm not going to start this up again.  I've stated and re-stated my position, even though I have already subscribed to the online service and am looking into getting a Roady2 and the full service.All future attempts to keep this argument going will not even be met with a kind response like this.  It will be met with silence.

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<a href="http://thebigsexxxy.blogspot.com/">One Big SeXXXy Blog</a>[/quote] I'm glad to see that you've changed your mind. I really believe that you won't regret it and you'll like the R&F show even better on XM.<div> </div><div>It's worth every penny. I'm not trying to start trouble. I'm just trying to show anyone who refuses to pay for radio how silly y'all acting. Lighten up.</div>

FlashVirus

08-16-2005, 08:56 AM

I found this on www.xm411.com. These are programmign changes XM
made. IF this is the wrong topic, sorry. Not sure where else to put
this. Programming Changes
PROGRAMMiNG BULLETiN
 

 
August 12, 2005
 

 

 
XM Satellite Radio Makes Additions and Changes to its Already Impressive Channel Line-Up
 

 

 
More Sports Action
 
XM continues to add more sports to the channel lineup. In addition to
Major League Baseball® play-by-play for every team all season long,
NASCAR®, IndyCar® Racing, college football and basketball, and NBA
games and playoffs on ESPN Radio, we’re now adding even more for sports
fans:
 

 
XM Deportivo - XM 147 - Debuts August 15, 2005
 
24 Hour Spanish Language World Sports Radio Channel
 The world of sports has just gotten bigger. XM Satellite Radio and
Andres Cantor's Futbol de Primera join forces to create a one-of-a-kind
destination channel for all Hispanic sports coverage. It's a
full-access pass to the most anticipated and most important Spanish
language sports broadcasts and commentary from around the world,
including wall-to-wall coverage of boxing, baseball, soccer, and
exclusive coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2006 on satellite radio. It's
right here on XM Deportivo, and its all "en espanol." 

 
PGA TOUR® Network - XM 146 - Now On!
 
Live Tournament Coverage & Golf Talk
 
Hear the latest golf news, tournament scores, player highlights, and
play-by-play from the PGA TOUR®, Champions Tour, and Nationwide Tour.
Don't be left out -- get inside the ropes, with the PGA TOUR® Network
on XM 146. 

 
The US Open Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments - On XM Live - XM 200
 
Monday, August 29 through Sunday, September 11, 2005
 
XM is the Official Satellite Radio of the US Open. XM will bring you
live coverage from the 2005 US Open Tennis tournament semifinals and
finals and will feature exclusive programming, including reviews and
previews, in-depth player interviews, and the latest US Open Series
Bonus Challenge standings. 

 

 

 

 

 
NEW TALK PERSONALITIES
 

 
Ron & Fez – XM 202 – Debuts September 12, 2005
 
XM’s outrageous comedy duo, Opie & Anthony, will soon be joined by
popular talk radio personalities, Ron & Fez. The Ron & Fez Show
will begin airing weekdays from 11AM - 2PM ET exclusively on High
Voltage™ - XM 202 with encores from 2AM - 5AM ET and highlights all
weekend.
 

 

 
OTHER PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

 
Dave Ramsey
 Personal money management guru and best selling author Dave Ramsey
is expanding to 3 hours each weekday from 12PM – 3PM ET on Ask! - XM
165.
 

 
Randi Rhodes
 Candid and unflinching with a lightening fast wit, Randi Rhodes
will be live with her full show each weekday from 3PM - 7PM ET on Air
America Radio - XM 167
 

 

 
CHANGES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2005:
 

 
XM will no longer offer the Playboy Radio Premium Channel (XM 205)
 • For Playboy subscriber accounts that show a prepayment for the
Playboy service after August 31, a prorated credit will be
automatically applied to the account as of September 1, 2005, and will
be reflected on the subscriber’s next billing cycle.
 
• As an alternative, tune to High Voltage, XM Channel 202, featuring the outrageous Opie & Anthony and Ron & Fez.
 

 
XM will no longer offer the Discovery Radio Channel (XM 161)
 

 

 

 
For more information, please go to lineup.xmradio.com.

Netzy

08-16-2005, 10:03 AM

This sucks. Ron and Fez are on at unlistenable times for me.That's fucking ridiculous.I do have a MyFi, so I'll record it, but I am really disappointed.

Doctor Manhattan

08-16-2005, 10:13 AM

There will be replays. I imagine things will move around a bit after they start (just as O&A moved up an hour after they started) The channel is always evolving. <a href="http://www.xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=202" target="_blank"><img src="http://scripts.cgispy.com/image.cgi?u=skw" border="0" /></a>

This message was edited by SKW on 8-16-05 @ 2:14 PM

Shudder

08-16-2005, 10:13 AM

They're on at the same time they were before, 7pm 

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Netzy

08-16-2005, 10:16 AM

No they are not going to be on at 7 p.m. A 7 p.m. replay would have made me happy. "The
Ron & Fez Show will begin airing weekdays from 11AM - 2PM ET
exclusively on High Voltage™ - XM 202 with encores from 2AM - 5AM ET
and highlights all weekend." They are on during middays and overnights.

Clark Kent

08-23-2005, 08:54 AM

I started a new thread discussing new equipment for XM coming out this fall because this thread has turned into people complaining about having to buy XM instead of listening to free radio, what time Ron and Fez are on the air, and everything else besides what the thread is actually called. I'm not sure why someone locked my new thread, but with the whole Christmas in August thing, I figured people would want to have an actual thread going to discuss equipment. Feel free to now discuss 10 other topics or lock this thread to preclude me from discussing what I really want to talk about.

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Doctor Manhattan

08-23-2005, 09:29 AM

This post was never here.

This message was edited by SKW on 8-23-05 @ 1:52 PM

DJEvelEd

08-23-2005, 09:32 AM

I bought the Pioneer Airware JUST to record Ron & Fez and Ferrall who are at bad times for me also. I can listen at work but I'm not at my desk for 3 hours straight so the Airware recorder is terrific for me. It works GREAT!!! I'm taking it to Florida next month too! I bought the 2 year warranty too since I'm irresponsible with nice things.I have XM in my car also but I can't record it. The internet feed is not recordable either because it shuts off after 1 1/2 hours. Airware Baby!!!!! Great machine!!!!! My Sweety is borrowing it and I may have a rough time pulling it from her hands!!!! She loves that Boneyard!!!!

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cougarjake13

08-23-2005, 09:48 AM

is the xm 2 go still around 300 bucks??

Hottub

08-23-2005, 09:50 AM

Still trying to find the right deal on a Skyfi car kit.  As I mentioned earlier, I practically stole the Skyfi/Boombox Combo!

<img src="http://www.silentpix.com/images/mysigs/hottub/rotate.php" align="right">
so does that mean that it was "THE ORANGE BOWL OF FAILURE?" Staples <a href="http://www.silentpix.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Myalbums&file=thumbnails&album=41" target="_blank">See The Cruising Vessel</a> Check out silentpix.com.

Shudder

08-23-2005, 09:54 AM

Hottub: Just the car kit? I've got one I'm going to sell for
about 40 if you're interested. I was going to put it up on ebay
but let me know if you want it.  
DJEvelEd: Again,
all you have to do is get the xamp downloadable tool and you can have
xm running as long as you want from your PC with no cutting out.

This message was edited by Shudder on 8-23-05 @ 1:55 PM

DJEvelEd

08-23-2005, 10:46 AM

OK I'll try xampp. Thanx!

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DJEvelEd

08-23-2005, 11:09 AM

WHOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!! YOU ROCK DUDE!!! THIS IS GREAT IF IT WORKS!!! I CAN RECORD TO MY MINI DISK OR CD BURNER NOW!!!! AWESOME!!! NO MORE CLICKING EVERY 1 1/2 HOURS!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!

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Shudder

08-23-2005, 11:26 AM

Heh, no problem.  I used it to record the Afro/Bob Saget show
earlier in the month, didn't even have to be sitting at the PC. 

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Hottub

08-23-2005, 01:01 PM

Hottub: Just the car kit? I've got one I'm going to sell for about 40 if you're interested. I was going to put it up on ebay but let me know if you want it.Thanks for the offer, but when I say right deal, I mean under 10 bucks. No offense, I am just really cheap with this stuff. FYI you can get the kit brand new for about $40.

<img src="http://www.silentpix.com/images/mysigs/hottub/rotate.php" align="right">
so does that mean that it was "THE ORANGE BOWL OF FAILURE?" Staples <a href="http://www.silentpix.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Myalbums&file=thumbnails&album=41" target="_blank">See The Cruising Vessel</a> Check out silentpix.com.

Shudder

08-24-2005, 05:07 AM

Well, that's the going rate on ebay.. And 10 bucks?  Good luck.  The antenna alone usually goes for more than that. 

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HBox

08-25-2005, 02:30 PM

Sirius unveiled their MyFi competitor today:<img width="500" height="897" border="0" src="http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/Sirius-S50.jpg" />On
my first look, I was like "HOLY SHIT!" That a nice looking receiver,
MUCH nicer looking than any of the XM2Go units. It has a capacity to
record 50 hours of material, whether it be recorded Sirius programming
of MP3/WMA files. So I'm thinking that, on the heels of their unveiling
their Starmate Replay device that blows away the Roady XT, that Sirius
has actually caught up and in some ways surpassed XM hardware. BUT:It
costs $359.99. $60 dollars more than the MyFi started at, but that could be
acceptable since the price would eventually come down. However: That
$360 only gets you the unit, which cannot pick up a Sirius broadcast.
And I mean ONLY the unit. No docking station, nothing. So you're paying
$360 for a glorified flash MP3 player. Home and car kits cost $99. So
it breaks down like this:MyFi, which you can use to listen
anywhere as well as record programming and which comes with everything
you need to listen anywhere, car, home, anywhere: $250.The
Sirius S50, with home and car kit, and you can only listen to live
Sirius programming while docked, but you can listen to MP3s:
$359+$99+$99= $557.I am sorely disappointed for Sirius users.
That thing looks SO fucking awesome. It's almost a tease. More than
twice the price for a unit with less functionality than the MyFi,
except for MP3s.And they unveiled this atrocity:<img width="512" height="435" border="0" src="http://prn.newscom.com/cgi-bin/members/thumb/wmark?doc=PRN/prnphotos/docs/048/383&size=512&logo=logo" />No comment needed. And I thought the Roady had a lousy display. 


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This message was edited by HBox on 8-25-05 @ 6:39 PM

Doctor Manhattan

08-25-2005, 04:12 PM

quote: and you can only listen to live Sirius programming while docked  That such is bullshit. The device looks cool but it's not a portable receiver. I listen to XM shows on my iPod, I could listen to Sirius shows too (I do have some Jim Bruer) so why would I buy this thing?I'm sure those ear buds sound crappy, but they sure did a nice job designing them.What is that second thing? It doesn't look so bad.<a href="http://www.xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=202" target="_blank"><img src="http://scripts.cgispy.com/image.cgi?u=skw" border="0" /></a>

This message was edited by SKW on 8-25-05 @ 8:13 PM

HBox

08-25-2005, 04:32 PM

That bottom one is the "Sirius One." I guess
it's their version of the Roady, like a bottom level product. It will
cost $80. Which is kinda pathetic, the Roady2 is cheaper and superior
in every way, even with its putrid display. And that's even discounting
the RoadyXT, which I guess will be it's competitor once its released.
The more I think about it, the Starmate Replay will not even be
competing with the RaodyXT, which makes me look at that differently.
Still a very good receiver, but the announcement of the One makes it
clear its not competing with the RoadyXT. If it were, the Starmate
would blow away the XT. Here's the Starmate Replay for anyone
interested:<img width="500" height="333" border="0" src="http://photos24.flickr.com/37157128_8573862edc.jpg" /> 

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Hottub

08-25-2005, 05:13 PM

Got my Skyfi car kit today!ebay!  0.99 plus shipping. New in Package!!That gives me a grand total of $50.51 for  Brand New Skyfi and Boombox  (still active with the previous owners account after 3 weeks!)$.99 for car kitand about 20 bucks in total for shipping!! 80 bucks and no subscription???    I fuckin' ROCK!!!

<img src="http://www.silentpix.com/images/mysigs/hottub/rotate.php" align="right">
so does that mean that it was "THE ORANGE BOWL OF FAILURE?" Staples <a href="http://www.silentpix.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Myalbums&file=thumbnails&album=41" target="_blank">See The Cruising Vessel</a> Check out silentpix.com.

mothershucker

08-25-2005, 06:32 PM

I bought an origanal Roadie right before O and A debuted. I got a great deal at the time ($50 included free shipping and activation). I bought another f.m. modulator and antenna on ebay so I could semi-install it in my car, and have the capability to switch the unit to my partol car with the spare set of wires. Well, Monday, I broke my antenna in the patrol car ( I am a clutz), so I went to ebay to buy another one. Cheapest one I could find was $25 after shipping (THIEVES!), so I checked other searches. I found a brand new, factory sealed Roady2 with antenna, power cord, cassete adaptor, car mount, etc... for only $34 after shipping. 

I shucked it, and I shucked it, and I shucked it, i'm quite the mother shucker

HBox

08-25-2005, 06:49 PM

I just found out how much storage that Sirius
"wearable" unit has: 1GB in flash memory. They are charging $360 for a
1GB flash MP3 player. That is mind-blowing. Absolutely fucking
mind-blowing. 

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Shudder

08-26-2005, 05:06 AM

It's absolutely rediculous that Delphi hasn't updated the screen on the
roady.  F the xt, the roady is already small enough, the smaller
sleeker version still looks like garbage with the screen.  The
Starmate one looks pretty nifty, but I agree that sirius's "portable"
unit is a joke and I feel sorry for anyone buying it. 

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samnyc

08-26-2005, 05:26 AM

All I want is to buy an XM Online Radio subscription and find an easy way to record all the shows to MP3s automatically ... how can I set this up?

BigASSMember

08-26-2005, 06:24 AM

quote:All I want is to buy an XM Online Radio subscription and find an easy way to record all the shows to MP3s automatically ... how can I set this up?

 1. goto www.xmradio.com and sign up 2. download xamp from http://www.myxamp.com/ (you need this because xm's online player times out - this will not)3. download either audacity or total recorder to record the show with... audacity.sourceforge.net/ www.mp3-converter.com/total_recorder.htmif you want to put it on a timer you can make a .bat file 

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HBox

09-01-2005, 04:08 PM

<img width="500" height="639" border="0" src="http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/samsung-nexus-xm-satellite-radio.jpg" />Here is XM's new unit, the Nexus, that's pretty much the same as the S50. Here are the differences:1. The Nexus is smaller than the S50.2. S50 has a color screen.3. The Nexus has two models, a 1GB and a 512GB. The S50 only has a 1GB model.4.
The Nexus has XM+Napster technology, allowing users to mark songs they
here and then buy them later when they attach the unit to their
computer.5. The Nexus allows you to combine XM content and MP3 content into playlists. 6. The Nexus comes packed with a home kit, the S50 comes packed with the car kit. 
7. The biggest one: the prices for the Nexus were not announced. 


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Tenbatsuzen

09-01-2005, 04:17 PM

HBox: THe Nexus is hot.  You can listen to XM live with it, right? <img height="190" src="http://www.m-nomura.com/st/images/soran.jpg" width="200" border="0" />I MUST HAVE IT.High Voltage is the fire in which we burn...

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HBox

09-01-2005, 04:23 PM

You can listen to XM live with it, right?No,
you can't. It's pretty much the same kind of thing as the S50. I'll
withhold judgement until I hear the price. If it's as ridiculously
priced as the S50, it'll be equally as shitty, 


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FlashVirus

09-01-2005, 04:59 PM

I bet the neXus will be very cheap. I doubt it'll be nearly as
expensive as SIRIUS S50. neXus will be for people who want a cheap XM
with Mp3 capabilities, and an Xm tha they can listen LIVE at the home
dock or the car dock. and i have some speculation.
XM put a trademark on neXus a few days ago, and i heard they also put
it on something called "remora" or something.. could this be the xm2go
verson of the neXus?

Tenbatsuzen

09-01-2005, 05:03 PM

I have not been thrilled with my XM's capabilities while walking. 

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Death Metal Moe

09-01-2005, 05:13 PM

Even thought I won't be getting any of this shit, I do have to say that XM looks light years ahead of Sirius and all their shit seems cooler, more functional, and smaller of course.

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smiler grogan

09-05-2005, 04:23 PM

does anyone know which of the three portable xm units is considered the best?<div>From my research they seem to have the same capabilities what I want to know is personal experience with any of these.</div>

HBox

09-05-2005, 04:48 PM

There's a problem with the Nexus, and the
explanation will be complicated. The Nexus is based on XM Connect and
Play technology. What that means is that the XM chipset responsible for
decoding the XM over the air stream is in the antenna itself instead of
the radio unit. It bascially turns the antenna itself into an actual
radio. It's an ingenious idea that will allow hardware manufacturers to
easily and cheaply make their equipment XM Ready for such items as
stereo receivers and table radios. However, Connect and Play being
implemented with a device like this is problematic. Since the chipset
is in the antenna itself and not the Nexus unit, if you want to buy and
use the car kit you will need a second XM account. This is because in
your car you will need a second Connect and Play antenna with a
different chipset, which would essentially make it a second radio. 
A positive to using Connect and Play is that it is possible,
though not confirmed, that you can use the base station record XM
broadcasts or even listen to live XM without the Nexus being attached.
That's speculation on my part, but is possible consideing the
tech.

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jax

09-11-2005, 08:01 AM

What is the difference between the Myfi, 2go and Pioneer Airware.

Netzy

09-11-2005, 03:36 PM

The Tao, Myfi and Airware all have the same guts.There have been reports that the airware has better reception. I don't know if that's the case (or how, if it is).If
you want to use them while walking around, this is the best $25 you can
spend: http://shop.xmradio.com/detail.aspx?pid=42&cat=16

BigASSMember

09-12-2005, 04:52 PM

For those of you who have not got their XM units or just have a
roady 2 and want something better like a myfi or airwave but the were
too expensive XM is running a promotional deal for R&F listeners...
very good deals goto <a target="_blank" href="http://www.xmradio.com/partners" title="www.xmradio.com/partners">www.xmradio.com/partners</a> and type in ronandfez as the promo code Skifi 2's are $39 Myfi's are $179Tao's are $129and Pioneer Airwave's are $129These are limited time offers enjoy... and spread the iris <a target="_blank" href="http://www.xmradio.com/partners" title="www.xmradio.com/partners"></a>

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Dudeman

09-12-2005, 05:08 PM

Sorry if this topic has come up already.

Does anyone know how to get these shows as mp3s. I'm willing to pay, for example, for the internet feed. But I can't listen at the time they are on. Is there a way to record the internet feed as mp3 files???

(I used to be able to listen to all of the shows via SU and the shared mp3 files (for free.) Now I can't here them and it is frustrating.)

-I'll log off now, and listen to your
response.-

HBox

10-15-2005, 07:31 PM

<a href="http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/dell-dj-and-xm-satellite-radio.html" target="_blank">Some info is out on the new XM unit from Dell.</a>The
info is sketchy and not complete, but here it is: it's like the Nexus,
an XM/MP3 player, so it can't recieve a live signal unless it's docked.
HOWEVER, it blows away both the Nexus and S50 in terms of storage. The
Nexus, comes in a 512K an 1GB size, and the S50 is a 1GB. The Dell unit
will be able to store 6GB, and might have a model with as high as 30GB
of storage. Nothing is confirmed, and there's no price or pictures yet,
expect those on Monday. I'm a little disappointed, I was hoping this
one would be capable of live storage. 
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PapaBear

10-16-2005, 01:15 AM

I'm getting frustrated with my MyFi. Two times (in the month that R&F have been on) my record feature has failed. Both times were on a Friday. Fortunetly, Mikeyboy pointed out the replay schedule, so I was able to record and listen on Sat. night.I'm also having problems with reception. When listening live, it cuts out more than my former Roady2 did. Also... since I use the FM transmitter to listen in my car, I find many instances of static.Has anyone else had these problems?

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mikeyboy

10-23-2005, 11:08 AM

So I was over at Best Buy, and I was looking for a new boombox-style CD player for my daughter to replace the one that just broke.  (Note to parents and potential parents: no matter how cute your kids think that Hello Kitty CD player is, don't buy it.  It's a piece of crap.)  Anyway, I saw for about $20 to $40 more than the average model, <a href="http://www.gpx.com/shop_ind.php?id=234&pid=81" target="_self">this</a> XM ready model from GPX.  Since my daughter really likes the XM kids station, as well as a few others, I'm considering picking this up and paying the additional $6.99 a month to have an additional XM receiver since I'm often taking my receiver with me when I go somewhere.  Does anyone know anything about this model?  Best Buy has it for $80.

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HBox

10-23-2005, 11:17 AM

It says XM ready which makes me suspect that its an
XM Connect and Play unit. That means you'll need to buy a XM Connect
and Play antenna to use XM with it. The antenna costs $35-$40. Now, I'm
not sure about that, but it seems likely to me. I've never seen that
unit before so I can't say anything about the quality. Doesn't mean
it's bad, I just don't know. 

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bobrobot

10-23-2005, 12:33 PM

No indication for any required accessories under the "parts and accessories" section for this boombox. And remember, you can't spell Hello Kitty w/out HELL!!!<img title="HELL o Kitty" height="108" alt="HELL o Kitty" src="http://images.mailpets.com/temp/36190_16035.jpg" width="110" border="0" /><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/bobogolem/bobonipierce.jpg" border="0" />If I got a biscuit, you get half !

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mikeyboy

10-24-2005, 05:12 PM

Update for anyone who cares.  HBox was right -- that model does require the XM Plug & Play antenna.  I ended up getting it anyway, and purchased the antenna as well.  The antenna gives me some versatility if it become more common for audio equipment to be manufactured "XM ready".  Hooked it up last night, and it works well and sounds great.  ...and yes, I did get an XM radio for a 4 year old.  Point and laugh.

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Death Metal Moe

10-24-2005, 05:17 PM

Point and laugh?  I WISH I had music at my fingertips when I was that young!  I remember putting records on a turn table and still messing with 8 tracks from time to time in my youth.I'm guessing she can't hear 202?  XL channels are usually for 13 and older.

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Klivian

10-24-2005, 07:43 PM

I have a MyFi, and am rather upset. I live in Boston for now while I
attend college, and reception inside buildings is slim to none without
an antenna. myradiostore recently advertized a "new and improved" clip
on antenna, which was crap, it broke easily and had worse reception
than the XM2Go direct connect antenna that I bought with the MyFi. With
the antenna, reception is perfect outside, but 50/50 in most buildings,
which is rather frustrating. I am seriously considering dropping the
$35 for the antenna headphones.

PapaBear

10-24-2005, 07:54 PM

Though the commercia,l with Elton John dancing around everywhere with his Myfi last Christmas was deceptive, the Myfi was never intended to be used inside with anything other than the home antenna. The wearable antenna is only intended for use outside (such as when walking, jogging, etc.).

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bobrobot

10-25-2005, 08:37 AM

quote: Update for anyone who cares.  HBox was right -- that model does require the XM Plug & Play antenna.  I ended up getting it anyway, and purchased the antenna as well.  The antenna gives me some versatility if it become more common for audio equipment to be manufactured "XM ready".  Hooked it up last night, and it works well and sounds great.  ...and yes, I did get an XM radio for a 4 year old.  Point and laugh.  Is it an antenna that you hafta run outta a window, or just clip to the boombox? 

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mikeyboy

10-25-2005, 08:42 AM

quote: quote: Update for anyone who cares.  HBox was right -- that model does require the XM Plug & Play antenna.  I ended up getting it anyway, and purchased the antenna as well.  The antenna gives me some versatility if it become more common for audio equipment to be manufactured "XM ready".  Hooked it up last night, and it works well and sounds great.  ...and yes, I did get an XM radio for a 4 year old.  Point and laugh.  Is it an antenna that you hafta run outta a window, or just clip to the boombox?  The antenna plugs into the back of the radio and sits next to it.  No reception issues as of yet. 

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WhistlePig

10-25-2005, 09:19 AM

I've got the Pioneer Airware and I have to drag the antenna outside to get decent reception both at home and at work. Sometimes even then I get the fade in and out signal but if it's too bad on the recording I made at 11 I just listen at midnight. <div>And another thing I finally discovered with the recordings--you have to clear "my xm" after you listen or else when you go to record the next day it won't or you'll get part of the show tacked on to the end of the previous recording. I hate when I forget to do this and go to listen and find yesterday's show. I've done this twice on a Friday--the worst day since there's no replay Friday night. I have to wait for the weekend replay. Arrggh! But it's worth it to hear our buddays!</div>

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DreamWeaver

10-26-2005, 05:07 AM

quote: I have a MyFi, and am rather upset. I live in Boston for now while I attend college, and reception inside buildings is slim to none without an antenna. myradiostore recently advertized a "new and improved" clip on antenna, which was crap, it broke easily and had worse reception than the XM2Go direct connect antenna that I bought with the MyFi. With the antenna, reception is perfect outside, but 50/50 in most buildings, which is rather frustrating. I am seriously considering dropping the $35 for the antenna headphones. I bought the antenna headphones and found no difference. I still can't listen at work because it constantly cuts in and out. For such an expensive piece of equipment the MyFi really blows. And I still can't get reception in my home with the home antenna so I can't even record the show.THe only time I DO get to listen is in the car but of course there is a problem with that. The only station that I can use without complete static only works an hour away from my house. As soon as I get close to home the station turns to shit and there's so much static and other background noise that I can't even listen through it all.I've never been more frustrated in my life with electronics!! I love satellite!!

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Tenbatsuzen

10-28-2005, 05:51 PM

quote: 
THe
only time I DO get to listen is in the car but of course there is a
problem with that. The only station that I can use without complete
static only works an hour away from my house. As soon as I get close to
home the station turns to shit and there's so much static and other
background noise that I can't even listen through it all. 
Gina:  An
extreme solution that some people have sought for this problem is
removing the FM radio's antenna from the car.  Apparently, it
works quite well, but of course, you can't listen to ANY terrestrial
radio. 

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