Satelite r8

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tow653
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Satelite r8

#1 Post by tow653 » Wed May 08, 2019 8:13 pm

Can you you use your subscription for your vehicle in your boat,without buying a separate subscription? And any recommendations for the radio to be used on the boat?

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Re: Satelite r8

#2 Post by steve1313 » Thu May 09, 2019 3:14 am

The subscription is tied to the Radio ID (Electronic Serial #) of the radio, so unless you can move your radio from your vehicle to your boat, the answer is no.

If you have a subscription that includes online access, you can connect your phone to your boats radio (aux input or Bluetooth), and listen via the SiriusXM app on your phone.
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#3 Post by Soonertoon » Thu May 09, 2019 12:30 pm

you can go on Ebay or craigslist and pick up a mobile transmitter for CHEAP. Ive got one on my toon and love it.
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Re: Satelite r8

#4 Post by PyroLowe » Thu May 09, 2019 11:40 pm

Soonertoon wrote:
Thu May 09, 2019 12:30 pm
you can go on Ebay or craigslist and pick up a mobile transmitter for CHEAP. Ive got one on my toon and love it.

Could you provide a link or picture? Also, do these still require you to purchase a separate subscription?


Like the OP, I have XM in the truck and would love to take one of the portable home units (or similar) on the boat. But as I understand the ads/mailers I keep getting, I would be required to bundle or add to my service.

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#5 Post by steve1313 » Fri May 10, 2019 3:53 am

Like I said in my original post, each device requires a separate subscription. However, if you're paying more than $5 a month per device for the subscription, you're paying too much.
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Re: Satelite r8

#6 Post by bansil » Sat May 11, 2019 8:12 am

Use your phone if you have signal and listen to pandor free, some ads. Or most local station have free streaming if you have signal.

I use either wifes pandora with listen off line (monthy subscription) or my Spotify (monthy subscription )
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#7 Post by steve1313 » Sun May 12, 2019 2:44 am

I've been a satellite radio subscriber for years and have become increasing frustrated by all the "DJ talk" on many of the stations. I want to listen to music. Period. With that being said, I also have a paid Pandora subscription which is add free.

However, I've discovered another option...…. When I got my Tesla, it came with a free subscription to Slacker. The Tesla has a built-in, full time wifi connection (via AT&T) and the streaming music via Slacker has been great. They have many pre-programmed stations just like XM, but no DJ talk, no ads, etc. It's become my prime way of listening. I really like it more than satellite
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