XM antenna on Sirius radio? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

slick rick · 07-19-2009, 09:31 PM

Would the XM antenna on the Camaro work on a Sirius radio? What's the name of the connector on the XM antenna?

My Sirius radio uses an antenna with a right angle SMB connector.

destroyer4 · 07-19-2009, 09:53 PM

NO. 2 reasons. The connector is actually a little different and 2, the PDIM has XM software and hardware in it. They are not interchangeable with the Sirius satellites. You can always get the XM with best of sirius package.

slick rick · 07-19-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by destroyer4

NO. 2 reasons. The connector is actually a little different and 2, the PDIM has XM software and hardware in it. They are not interchangeable with the Sirius satellites. You can always get the XM with best of sirius package.

My idea was to use the AUX in port for sound so there's no issue with the PDIM. I was hoping to use the built in antenna of the car (with an adatper) rather then wire a new one.

slick rick · 07-19-2009, 10:36 PM

This looks like the adapter I would need: http://www.xm-radio-satellite.com/in...OD&ProdID=4028

Rogue Leader · 07-19-2009, 11:16 PM

tssradio.com sells an adaptor as well....

That said the XM antenna on this car sucks, and supposedly from what I hear the adaptor doesn't help any at all, reception is worse. I sucked it up and paid for XM instead of Sirius (luckily my 3 free months is up right when my sirius expires), I like Sirius better, but its not worth the trouble. The channel lineup is the same if you get the "best of" package.

glambert1 · 07-20-2009, 06:27 AM

my xm has never had any issue perfect reception all day every day the antenna is fine its probably the satalite i cant see xm or serius not going out of business in a couple years anyway everyone will be streaming live free music by then

Rogue Leader · 07-20-2009, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glambert1

my xm has never had any issue perfect reception all day every day the antenna is fine its probably the satalite i cant see xm or serius not going out of business in a couple years anyway everyone will be streaming live free music by then

I had much better reception with Sirius on the various cars I had it installed on (Including when I mounted the antenna INSIDE the composite bumper on my vette to hide it). Other people here have been complaining about the reception as well.

az5thgen · 07-20-2009, 08:15 AM

Our reception has been perfect so far - better then I've had with aftermarket.
We are Sirius subscribers too and switched to XM w/the best of Sirius.

07-19-2009, 09:31 PM	#1
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07-19-2009, 09:53 PM	#2
destroyer4 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2006 PT Conv. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baldwin NY Posts: 351	NO. 2 reasons. The connector is actually a little different and 2, the PDIM has XM software and hardware in it. They are not interchangeable with the Sirius satellites. You can always get the XM with best of sirius package. __________________ Cyber Gray/Black/Black Stripes,2SS/RS,Auto 1100, Preliminary order accepted 10/16/09 3800, Order produced 6/22 Vin:2G1FK1EJ9A9120942 6000, Delivered to the customer 7/7/09

07-19-2009, 10:36 PM	#4
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	This looks like the adapter I would need: http://www.xm-radio-satellite.com/in...OD&ProdID=4028 Attached Images __________________

07-19-2009, 11:16 PM	#5
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	tssradio.com sells an adaptor as well.... That said the XM antenna on this car sucks, and supposedly from what I hear the adaptor doesn't help any at all, reception is worse. I sucked it up and paid for XM instead of Sirius (luckily my 3 free months is up right when my sirius expires), I like Sirius better, but its not worth the trouble. The channel lineup is the same if you get the "best of" package. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

07-20-2009, 06:27 AM	#6
glambert1 HOMER Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 527	my xm has never had any issue perfect reception all day every day the antenna is fine its probably the satalite i cant see xm or serius not going out of business in a couple years anyway everyone will be streaming live free music by then __________________ ....do it yourself and be proud when you brag about your mods...

07-20-2009, 08:15 AM	#8
az5thgen Drives: 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 334 View My Garage	Our reception has been perfect so far - better then I've had with aftermarket. We are Sirius subscribers too and switched to XM w/the best of Sirius.

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