anyone installed the sirius system in their new rig yet. waitin on mine from mopar and wondering how dificult the self install is. can't be to bad except drillin the hole in the roof.

 

I did'nt do a Sirrus but rather an XM, but they are about the same other than the satellites they download from. As far as the install goes I installed a FM modulated unit and ran the antenna wires through the third brake light. I sanded down enough of the brake light to pass the wires through and still be able to get the light back in flush. After that the antenna sat on the rear of the truck cab above the third brake light via a magnetic base. Here are some pics of my install. I had to pull the headliner down toward the back to get it the wires through the third brake light. I used clear silicone on the top of the light hosing to ensure no water can get in. I've had it like this for 5 months and no problems. I hope that helps.

 

Two of three

 

And the final product in the dash. I think I paid $150.00 bucks for the unit and the antenna, some close out sale circuit city was having. I purchased an RF modulator to make it work with my kenwood head unit. The sound is perfect no static. Next best thing to these trucks. ;D

 

keep an eye out there is a company that is making adapters that will plug into the factory radio where the cd changer would plug in and allow u to use addition devices like satelite radio. XM seem to be the way to go right now its cheaper and has more chanels. as far as an antenna goes they make then that will mount like a cell antenna on the glass. not sure about reception with them Crutchfield has a good selection u can brouse then check ur local car audio store for some actual feed back.<br><br>Dan

 

What talk radio can you receive w/ XM or Sirius? <br>Limbaugh? <br>Jim Rome?<br>O'Riely?

 

Go to the webpages and see. I know Oreily is on XM. <br><br>www.xmradio.com<br><br>http://www.siriusradio.com/servlet/C...=1018209032790

 

padzz

 

pdazz, if the dealer ever gets mine in i will have sirius. it and xm both get all the good talk shows. the sirius direct wires into the new radios add an antenna and off you go. no extra headunit, supposdly easy. i'll let you know.

 

I have XM (as does my wife). We both love it, with the XM you can get a home unit as well. And new is a boom box for out door listening.<br><br>KC

 

I thought I read somewhere that you have to pay like $10 a month to use it. Is that true? If not, I'm going to put one in my truck.

 

[quote author=BigBlue link=board=7;threadid=9514;start=0#92081 date=1042588212]<br>I thought I read somewhere that you have to pay like $10 a month to use it. Is that true? If not, I'm going to put one in my truck.<br>[/quote]<br><br>According to their websites:<br><br>XM: 101 channels, 70 music, 30 other, I'm not sure what the 101st is. $9.99/mo, not commercial-free.<br><br>Sirius: 100 channels, 60 music, 40 other. $12.95/mo, commercial-free.<br><br>XM seems to have a wider range of equipment, including the receiver and antenna kit you can use in your house.

 

the 101 and 102 channels are playboy. ought to be real interesting to listen to.

 

The 101st channel is playboy talk. NO JOKE. I have a friend who works at a stereo shop and told me about it. He says it's not worth the extra 3 bucks a month for that one station. Because if you add it your bill goes up to 12 something a month.

 

With XM you pay quartly, with Sirius you can pay for the whole year and save!<br><br>KC