Satelite Radio on an E39`

I would love anyone's opinions on installing a Sirius Radio in my 540. I
would prefer to to ruin the look of the radio, But I really hate CRTC
content rules.

If anyone has any experience with this, I would appreciate any insights.

George - Toronto - Canada

"George Johnston" > wrote in message
.. .
> I would love anyone's opinions on installing a Sirius Radio in my 540. I
> would prefer to to ruin the look of the radio, But I really hate CRTC
> content rules.
>
> If anyone has any experience with this, I would appreciate any insights.
>
> George - Toronto - Canada

I don't have it in my e39 but do have it in my 545. I love it. Remember
though, that you need direct line of sight for reception. In practical terms
this means driving under and overpass doesn't stifle the signal but sitting
under it will.

The only thing is this: despite all the caterwauling about i-drive I find it
the very best sat radio interface. I do not know what the interface would
look like on the E39. Sat radio really needs an LCD interface so you have a
better idea of the variety of stations (channels) available to you.

By the way, I like Sirius far better than XM. To me it is the difference
between CNN and Fox.

"George Johnston" > wrote in message
.. .
>I would love anyone's opinions on installing a Sirius Radio in my 540. I
>would prefer to to ruin the look of the radio, But I really hate CRTC
>content rules.
>
> If anyone has any experience with this, I would appreciate any insights.
>
> George - Toronto - Canada
>

What year is your E39? If it is a 2003, the Sirius integrates directly into
the head unit, it's nice. If you have a 2003, e-mail me and I can explain
more about the installation.

BTF wrote:
> "George Johnston" > wrote in message
> .. .
>> I would love anyone's opinions on installing a Sirius Radio in my
>> 540. I would prefer to to ruin the look of the radio, But I really
>> hate CRTC content rules.
>>
>> If anyone has any experience with this, I would appreciate any
>> insights. George - Toronto - Canada
>>
>
> What year is your E39? If it is a 2003, the Sirius integrates
> directly into the head unit, it's nice. If you have a 2003, e-mail
> me and I can explain more about the installation.
>
>

About 400+ bucks for the parts. I scoped out the cost for my '02 E46
Convert. Sano install. I don't know how the performance of the antenna will
be on the trunk/boot though. I've had two other vehicles with Sirius using
roof mounts. Anything with a roof, an overpass or even tall trees in the
mountains can effect the signal but not enough to worry about. I agree that
the programming is first rate. I've spoken with a few XM subscribers and
they aren't as happy with theirs as I am with Sirius.

Jeff

"Jeff Mayner" > wrote in message
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>I've spoken with a few XM subscribers and
> they aren't as happy with theirs as I am with Sirius.

XM has developed into something that has a lot more ads and talking than it
should for pay radio. It is less expensive (2 to 3 bucks per month if I am
not mistaken), but I'd prefer the system with less talk and fewer ads. The
other thing that strikes me is that XM seems to have a conservative bent to
it while Sirius appears more liberal. I don't know if that is just in my
head, given the ferocity of the division here in the states, but it sure
seems that way to me.

Someone advise if I am just getting psychotic :^)

Mine is a 2001.
"BTF" > wrote in message
...
>
> "George Johnston" > wrote in message
> .. .
>>I would love anyone's opinions on installing a Sirius Radio in my 540. I
>>would prefer to to ruin the look of the radio, But I really hate CRTC
>>content rules.
>>
>> If anyone has any experience with this, I would appreciate any insights.
>>
>> George - Toronto - Canada
>>
>
> What year is your E39? If it is a 2003, the Sirius integrates directly
> into the head unit, it's nice. If you have a 2003, e-mail me and I can
> explain more about the installation.
>
>
>
>

Bradburn Fentress wrote:
> "Jeff Mayner" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> I've spoken with a few XM subscribers and
>> they aren't as happy with theirs as I am with Sirius.
>
> XM has developed into something that has a lot more ads and talking
> than it should for pay radio. It is less expensive (2 to 3 bucks per
> month if I am not mistaken), but I'd prefer the system with less talk
> and fewer ads. The other thing that strikes me is that XM seems to
> have a conservative bent to it while Sirius appears more liberal. I
> don't know if that is just in my head, given the ferocity of the
> division here in the states, but it sure seems that way to me.
>
> Someone advise if I am just getting psychotic :^)

Well, Murdoch does own XM, if I'm not mistaken. ;-)

Jeff

"Jeff Mayner" > wrote in message
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> Well, Murdoch does own XM, if I'm not mistaken. ;-)

New Corp, Murdoch's group, owns DirecTV, which owns a small share of
XM....5% I think....though they said earlier this year they intended to sell
it off. I don't know if that happened yet.

>>> Well, Murdoch does own XM, if I'm not mistaken. ;-)

Well, you ARE mistaken. Murdoch has no interest in XM.

Also, there are no commercials on XM, and Sirius has more talking and
DJ chatter than XM on the music channels. Where you're getting your
info, I don't know. But I have both.

Sirius is like FM without the commercials. XM is a lot more
professionally programmed, IMO.

I use XM and I simply bought a Roady 2 which transmits wirelessley to the FM
radio receiver. It cost me $120.00 plus XM monthly fees, I pay 6.95/month
each for several XM's in various vehicles. See
http://www.xmradio.com/roady2/

I do have a wire going to the cigarette lighter and another going to the
antenna, the tuner head is very small.

There are a few commercial channels but most are commercial free.

Chris - Cincinnati - OH

"George Johnston" > wrote in message
.. .
>I would love anyone's opinions on installing a Sirius Radio in my 540. I
>would prefer to to ruin the look of the radio, But I really hate CRTC
>content rules.
>
> If anyone has any experience with this, I would appreciate any insights.
>
> George - Toronto - Canada
>