Introduction
Jamborees are a great way to explore the wilderness and get away from
it all, but being so far off the beaten path can also make it difficult
to catch the latest weather report or critical news.
We installed a Sony XM satellite radio receiver in each of our Jeeps
to provide anywhere access to weather and news information, great when
planning a route back from the mountains or deciding whether to sleep in
or setup camp. As long as you have an unobstructed view of the sky, this
satellite receiver can pull in the latest data, so you're always in the
know. And with about 100 digital channels of weather, news, music, talk
shows, sports, there's probably something there for everyone.
How It Works
Since the signal is beamed down from satellites, XM's crystal-clear
programming can be heard anywhere in the continental United States. And
unlike the sometimes predictable programming on regular AM and FM, XM
has an almost endless variety of data.
Sony's DRN-XM01R package is designed to connect its Plug-and-Play XM
tuner to any in-dash receiver (factory or aftermarket) with an FM radio.
The tuner features a bright blue readout that displays the channel
number and name, and five preset buttons. The included RF modulator
allows you to listen to XM's programming through an unused FM frequency
on your radio. One thing we'd like to see improved is the channel-access
procedure-- our unit doesn't have "direct dial," and scrolling through
100 channels to reach the one you want can take a bit of time. We expect
future models to offer a direct-dial or access option.
The supplied XM-compatible antenna (required to receive XM signal)
has a magnetic base for positioning on your vehicle's roof. Install the
docking station in a convenient spot, and it cradles your tuner while
you're driving. When you park, pop the tuner out and take it with you.
To connect the XM tuner to your home stereo, slip it into the docking
station contained in the optional home kit. A wireless remote is
included for tuner operation.
Note that antenna adapters might be required to connect FM modulator
to your factory radio. Crutchfield can probably supply you with the
specific ones (often free!) for your Jeep, so be sure to enter your
Jeep's model when shopping Also note that you must subscribe to XM Radio
to receive the satellite radio signal. Currently, their service is about
$9.99/month.
Features
Key features of our Sony unit include:
- plug-and-play XM tuner module with docking station
- bright blue display
- 5 presets for your favorite channels
- FM modulator lets you play XM programming through an unused FM
frequency on your radio
- supplied antenna has magnetic base for easy roof-mounting
- wireless remote
- XM Satellite Radio offers 100 channels of digital-quality music,
news, sports, and entertainment
- two 20-character lines on readout display XM channel, program,
artist, and/or song name
- tuner module: 4-3/16"W x 2-5/8"H x 5-7/8"D (mounted in cradle)
- 1-year warranty
Summary
For information on signing up for XM Satellite Radio service, visit
XM on-line at
www.xmradio.com.
For more information on XM radio and receivers, visit Crutchfield
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Installation
http://www.ok4wd.com/
sales@ok4wd.com
(908) 454-6973
(800) 553-3369 FAX
8:30 - 6:00 M-F
8:30 - 7:00 Thurs
9:00 - 2:00 Sat
2621 State Route 57
Stewartsville, NJ 08886
Programming & Additional Information
XM Satellite Radio Inc.
Printable Program Guides:
PDF, 8.5" X 11"
PDF, 4" X 7"
(You must have the free
Adobe Acrobat PDF reader installed to view these files.)
www.xmradio.com
Contact XM Radio
Receiver Purchasing Information
Crutchfield Corporation
http://www.crutchfield.com/
1 Crutchfield Park
Charlottesville, VA 22911-9097
1-800-955-9009
8:30am - 5:30pm Eastern Time
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