[iTunes] iPod + satellite radio in car

[Mel Krewall]

XM (and Sirius) are satellite radio services similar to the satellite 
TV services. AFAIK, the service is available in the 48 US states only.
Mel

"It's good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls while they are 
still rolling."
  ~ Mark Twain

On Nov 16, 2004, at 11:07 AM, Sambouka wrote:

> Excuse my ignorance, but can someone explain what XM is? Is the 
> subscription only available in North America?
>
> Sam
>
> On Nov 16, 2004, at 8:15 AM, jbauder at mac.com wrote:
>
>> Tom,
>>     Amen to that!  That's what I use in the car.  It's basically 
>> perfect.
>> The FM transmitter wires directly in to the car's antenna.  When I 
>> plug it
>> in, even if I have a clear signal on 88.5, it totally overwhelms it 
>> with a
>> squelch and it's completely clear iPod signal.
>>     I think it's a great solution, if you don't mind subscribing to XM
>> radio.  I think it would work even if you canceled your subscription. 
>>  It's
>> just an ultra powerful FM transmitter that wires right in to your 
>> antenna.
>>
>> Joe
>>
>>> Yes, I use the XM Delphi with their modulator which is quite good 
>>> compared
>>> to the iTrip which is poor. The Delphi car kit dock (for the 
>>> receiver)  has
>>> a 1/8" female jack for the XM modualtor- this I unplug and insert 
>>> into the
>>> iPod remote control, thus feeding the iPod signal into the 
>>> modualtor- works
>>> quite well, and the iPod remote cable allows placing the iPod in a 
>>> convient
>>> place.
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Samantha Cornell" <samantha at netresults.biz>
>>> To: "A place to discuss iTunes." 
>>> <itunes at listserver.themacintoshguy.com>
>>> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 10:03 AM
>>> Subject: [iTunes] iPod + satellite radio in car
>>>
>>>
>>>> Has anyone successfully used an iPod and satellite radio in their 
>>>> car?
>>>>
>>>> I am looking for a solution that works well, but doesn't break the 
>>>> bank.
>>>>
>>>> From what I have heard, it seems best to steer clear of FM 
>>>> modulators, has
>>>> anyone tried them>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Sam