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[*] posted on 11-11-2005 at 10:18 PM
XM or Sirious radio


Is any body using Sat radio in the Baja?



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[*] posted on 11-11-2005 at 10:40 PM


Yes.



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[*] posted on 11-11-2005 at 11:16 PM


I have 3 XM's

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[*] posted on 11-12-2005 at 12:56 AM


Thanks for the come back!
How far down do you get a good signal?




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[*] posted on 11-12-2005 at 07:05 AM


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[*] posted on 11-12-2005 at 07:19 AM


I listen to Sirius in San Jose del Cabo all day long



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[*] posted on 11-12-2005 at 08:02 AM


See http://www.xmfan.com/viewtopic.php?t=43657

This site (XMFan) has comparisons of the two services. Before buying equipment ($$), see how many subscribers each has. Neither is making a profit but one has a much greater number of subscribers.

We use XM in La Paz on our boat and driving down with no problems. We have two units including a portable one. Ask around for others' experiences. Sure is nice to get CNN, MSNBC, Bloomberg, etc. from anywhere in Baja.
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[*] posted on 11-12-2005 at 11:28 AM


Thanks again for the info, looks like I need to just go and get one.



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[*] posted on 11-12-2005 at 11:48 AM


If you go to the sirius site I bought mine an upgrade JVC for auto and home $100.00. Go into search for XM radio or sirius and you will find much discussion from past threads.

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[*] posted on 11-15-2005 at 11:51 AM
IF sports is important to you.......


....then look at what the two services offer, as they sign exclusivity agreements with the sports entities. I am an avid baseball fan and XM has MLB for no additional charge. I THINK Sirius has the NFL package.

My favorite XM channels

Bluesville (probably 90% of my listening since MLB is off season)
Luna
World Beat (100)
Top Hits (46)
Deep Tracks

Any other XM users have any recommendations? I have probably not listended to 90% of the channels yet.

BTW, with XM, you can listen to channels on your computer once you sign up. Yet ANOTHER distraction from work........:wow:
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[*] posted on 11-15-2005 at 12:46 PM


Listen to X-m in Todos Santos, good reception, no problems.

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[*] posted on 11-15-2005 at 04:12 PM


sirius = Howard Stern



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[*] posted on 11-15-2005 at 07:20 PM


Sirius=

The Globe-The Stones-
Margaritaville-jimmy buffett
Pure jazz
Bluegrass
the vault
the bridge
all the decade channels
outlaw country

I have all of my 20 presets full. But these are probably what I like the most about sirius
I have absolutely no experience with xm.




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[*] posted on 11-15-2005 at 07:35 PM


XM worked all the way down both sides of the sea of cortez and across the sea also. Our friend use's sirius and it's worked as well. I guess it's up to the programing you like better.
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[*] posted on 11-15-2005 at 08:35 PM


Have Buffett`s concert from Atlanta going on Margaritaville (Sirius) as I write. Here`s how I chose-- went into Circuit City and asked the stereo guys out back what they listened to. Answer-- Sirius. So I started with Sirius and am still loving it (got new Starmate unit just last week).
Since then I have bought the XM for baseball (errr........ I mean for my wife). Now I hear Sirius will have baseball in 2007. Also you can get some baseball on the ESPN Sirius stations.
But if I was recommending one I would have to go with the Sirius. And Hook, I too listen to lots of blues. And a higher % on XM than Sirius. BUT.......... That`s because Sirius has better alternatives!! And a better playlist on their blues (IMO). But it was on XM I heard Bo Carter sing about his pencil running out of lead!!! What a classic, and with replay it was a triple classic!!!

Classic Vinal (Sirius) kicks Top Tracks butttt. 30 spots for artist in Sirius beats 20 on XM.
For country I`d say a tie. Hanks Place combined with Xcountry on XM may even beat The Roadhouse and Outlaw Country.

OK here is the VERY BOTTOM line..... GET EITHER!!! Best $13 a month you can spend!!
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[*] posted on 11-15-2005 at 08:52 PM


Sirius has two NPR stations. XM has a public radio station but not NPR.
What's the point of radio without Prairie Home Companion?
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[*] posted on 11-15-2005 at 11:20 PM


XM has NASCAR.
What's the point of radio without NASCAR???
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[*] posted on 11-17-2005 at 11:05 AM
On my last trip down......


.......I noticed that I began to have blockage of the satellite to the north, instead of the usual blockage to the south when I'm north of the border. I have a Lance camper and the overhang on the truck cab will occasionally block the satellite.


Anybody else notice this for XM radio? I noticed it when I was in the Mulege area.
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[*] posted on 11-17-2005 at 11:07 AM
NASCAR on radio?


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XM has NASCAR.
What's the point of radio without NASCAR???


That sounds about as exciting as golf on radio, although the sound effects are certainly better.:lol:
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[*] posted on 11-17-2005 at 11:14 AM
MLB on Sirius?


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Originally posted by BornFisher
Have Buffett`s concert from Atlanta going on Margaritaville (Sirius) as I write. Here`s how I chose-- went into Circuit City and asked the stereo guys out back what they listened to. Answer-- Sirius. So I started with Sirius and am still loving it (got new Starmate unit just last week).
Since then I have bought the XM for baseball (errr........ I mean for my wife). Now I hear Sirius will have baseball in 2007. Also you can get some baseball on the ESPN Sirius stations.
But if I was recommending one I would have to go with the Sirius. And Hook, I too listen to lots of blues. And a higher % on XM than Sirius. BUT.......... That`s because Sirius has better alternatives!! And a better playlist on their blues (IMO). But it was on XM I heard Bo Carter sing about his pencil running out of lead!!! What a classic, and with replay it was a triple classic!!!

Classic Vinal (Sirius) kicks Top Tracks butttt. 30 spots for artist in Sirius beats 20 on XM.
For country I`d say a tie. Hanks Place combined with Xcountry on XM may even beat The Roadhouse and Outlaw Country.

OK here is the VERY BOTTOM line..... GET EITHER!!! Best $13 a month you can spend!!


Do you mean that Xm will be losing their license on MLB or will MLB simply be adding Sirius as well?

I will dump any service that does not have MLB.
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