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XM Satellite Radio - Receivers - Equipment
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What Is
? XM Satellite Radio was the first satellite radio service to be offered in the U.S. It features a state-of-the-art broadcast center in Washington, D.C., two Boeing 702 satellites (providing 18 kW of power--the most powerful commercial satellites ever built), and approximately 800 terrestrial repeaters located throughout the continental United States for seamless transmission. Service is not available in Hawaii or Alaska. XM Satellite Radio offers 101 channels, including 70 music channels, over 35 of which are commercial-free, and 31 news, sports, talk, and children's channels, broadcast coast to coast in digital quality. Basic service is available for a reasonable monthly subscription fee PLUS under the XM Family plan, subscribers get a discounted rate for additional radios. XM's programming partners include Sesame Workshop, NASCAR, Associated Press, ABC News, CNBC, CNET, BBC World Service and BBC Concerts, Radio One, CNN/Sports Illustrated, Hispanic Broadcast Corporation, Disney, and ESPN.
SONY CDX-MP70 CD receiver for Car Stereo Description: Sony's CDX-MP70 CD Receiver makes it easy to rock out in the car. It's G-Protection system combines a memory buffer, sealed CD chamber, and disc-gripping spindle to protect against skipping. It has CD, CD/R and CD/RW disc playback--including CD/R and CD/RW recorded MP3 playback. The receiver is Satellite Radio ready, with translates into having up to 100 digital radio stations available (subscription required). The receiver also features 7 EQ presets combined with a 7-band EQ, 4-way high power (which equal strong sound clarity and range), a Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) to help balance sound in the car, and the sweet SSIR-EXA tuner. The receiver's display reads ID-3 tags and CD Text, and boasts a dot-matrix LCD screen with 7 selectable colors. A wireless remote is included. Product Description Looking for a full-featured
car stereo? Feast your eyes and ears on this Sony in-dash CD/MP3 player. It has the G-Protection system, which drastically reduces CD skipping, and can play MP3 files recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs. It's also XM Satellite Radio ready, so you can have up to 100 digital radio stations at your command. And thanks to 52 watts x 4 of power, with 3 sets of pre-amp outputs, you'll wonder why you waited so long to upgrade your car audio system.
Sony XM Radio Digital Satellite Home Accessory Kit (DRN-XM01HK2)
Features:
* Use this home accessory kit to enjoy XM Radio in your house
* Includes a home cradle, remote commander, XM antenna, audio cord, and AC power adapter
* Requires XM Satellite Radio subscription and receiver
Delphi SA10001 XM SKYFi Boombox Description: With the Delphi XM SKYFi Boombox (model SA10001), you can take the XM satellite radio network with you wherever you roam--from the beach to a party and back home where you can use it as a bookshelf system. Just insert the Delphi XM SKYFi radio receiver (model SA10000) into the Boombox dock, and you're ready to go. The SKYFi radio receiver inserts neatly into the SKYFi Boombox for satellite radio wherever you want to take it. Note that the SKYFi radio receiver is available separately and requires a monthly subscription. The convenient, portable SKYFi Boombox offers great sound with dual-cone stereo speakers (also referred to as full-range speakers), featuring a great range of lows and highs. The SKYFi Boombox is powered by a 12-volt AC adapter (included) or six D batteries. You'll get a clear XM reception with the included high-gain antenna, which transmits the radio signal to a
highly focused area. The 20-foot cable can be easily positioned for optimal reception, from sitting on a tabletop to mounting on a wall. It is recommended that the antenna be positioned near a south-facing window or outdoors with a clear view of the southeastern sky in order to receive the satellite signal. In some cases, it will be possible to receive XM's signal through standard home walls or a roof. When you're on the go with the SKYFi Boombox, the antenna attaches conveniently to the back of the Boombox.
Delphi SA10000 XM SKYFi Radio Receiver Description: Step into the future of radio with the Delphi XM SKYFi radio receiver, which connects to the XM satellite radio network and over 100 channels of programming. You'll get crystal-clear reception, whether at home or on the road, thanks to XM's powerful satellites and vast network of repeater stations throughout the continental U.S. With the SKYFi vehicle kit, the SKYFi radio receiver is easy to set up for satellite transmission through your car stereo. Note that the SKYFi radio receiver requires a monthly subscription, as well as either the separately available home or car connection kit to receive XM radio signals. The sleek, compact SKYFi radio receiver features a large orangish-red 5-line display (with adjustable font size) that displays song title, artist, channel category, and channel name/number information. It has control buttons for on/off, saving song information to
memory, and preset programming (up to 20 presets), as well as a scroll wheel that enables you to quickly search through the channel categories and stations. The SKYFi radio receiver also comes with a remote control with the same control buttons as well as an audio mute control. The remote control uses a 3-volt CR2032 lithium battery, available at most retailers that carry electronic products. The SKYFi radio receiver inserts neatly into the SKYFi Boombox for satellite radio wherever you want to take it. You can listen to one station while previewing program information on up to five other channels. Additionally, you can save the song and artist information displayed on the SKYFi radio receiver to help you remember your favorite songs when you hit the CD store. The line-out level control adjusts the audio level if it is too high, causing distortion, or too low for your car. Features: * Satellite radio receiver for your car or home * Access to XM's 101 channels of satellite radio, featuring music, news, sports,
and more * Direct channel entry plus 30 presets; preview channel before switching * Remote control included * Requires separately available home or car connection kit, and subscription to XM satellite service.
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