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