sirius and xm hardware

[riskybzns]

i thought i read somewhere that the power supply and the antenna are universal to work on both services, is this correct?

 

[semipenguin]

I'm not sure, but I think that all the radios can use the same antennas...

As far as power, the XM radios use 5v. I think the newer Sirius Radios use 6v. Older Sirius Radios use 12v. I'm sure someone would know more about the newer Sirius Radios...:right:

Good luck...

 

[riskybzns]

i put a bid on an xm XpressRC with car kit earlier, so i guess if i win it i'll find out. just really want it for the house, so that's why i was curious if the antenna and power cord was universal between the 2.

i have both the older and newer model of the starmate replay and both function off the same power cord. here's hoping i can get lucky on both accounts. lol

 

[no1hedberg]

The antenna will work. The Starmate, and Starmate Replay, are both 12v radios, so your power cord won't work.

 

[riskybzns]

thank you both for your help and time.

 

[MM]

I think the newer Sirius Radios use 6v. Older Sirius Radios use 12v. I'm sure someone would know more about the newer Sirius Radios...

Newer Sirius receivers are 5v.

 

[riskybzns]

great, now ya'll got me cornfused. lol

doesn't matter anyways as i didn't win it, but at least i'm aware now.