| XM Radio is one of the leaders in the new | | | | example. If the consumer has a newer vehicle |
| digital age, bringing music, news, sports, | | | | like a BMW that is satellite radio-ready, |
| talk, entertainment, news and weather to | | | | they will need a BMW-compatible adaptor for |
| millions of North American consumers. One of | | | | their XM Direct. |
| the few drawbacks to their satellite radio | | | | |
| services has been the complication of XM | | | | The adaptor may sound complicated, but once |
| satellite radio installation in the car and | | | | this satellite radio system is out of the box |
| the expensive equipment, but that's no longer | | | | it's quite easy to install. The XM Direct |
| a problem. One of the most popular new | | | | satellite radio tuner box installs quickly |
| satellite radio tuners is both affordable and | | | | and invisibly in any vehicle. It can be out |
| easy to connect to any vehicle. | | | | of sight behind a dashboard or other |
| | | | convenient location, because of its small |
| One of the newest products from the most | | | | size. The XM Direct integral mounting |
| popular satellite radio service is the XM | | | | brackets enable it to be secured using |
| Direct, which allows consumers to use their | | | | fasteners. The satellite radio tuner box also |
| XM satellite radio subscription in | | | | includes a satellite radio antenna input, |
| practically any vehicle. As long as a car or | | | | plus all other necessary connections to |
| truck has either an aftermarket stereo system | | | | connect any of the smart digital adapters. |
| or a satellite-radio equipped OEM, it can | | | | |
| connect with the XM Direct. The connection to | | | | The universal satellite radio tuner comes |
| a car stereo gives consumers access to | | | | with an XM satellite radio antenna and a |
| numerous music channels, live concerts, | | | | 23-foot micro-coax cable. This cable is long |
| sporting events, exclusive programs, and | | | | enough for SUVs, vans and trucks. The |
| other broadcasts. | | | | satellite radio antenna is small enough to be |
| | | | mounted effortlessly on a vehicle with its |
| The XM Direct is actually a two-part | | | | magnetic mounting base. The XM Direct |
| satellite radio system comprised of a | | | | satellite radio tuner and smart digital |
| universal tuner box and a smart digital | | | | adapter sell together for just under $100, |
| adapter. The satellite radio adaptors will | | | | which is much lower than a more complicated |
| work with specific aftermarket stereos or | | | | satellite radio system. XM Direct for auto |
| vehicle models, so they are not universal. | | | | brands is available through automobile |
| The XM Direct satellite radio tuner may be | | | | dealerships for $299 plus satellite radio |
| connected to a Pioneer stereo with an adaptor | | | | installation, which many drivers may find |
| meant specifically for Pioneer products, for | | | | worthwhile with heavy commutes and travel. |