Radio Features on the Boss
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Radio Features on the Boss
What do they mean by Sat capable? Do I have to have the dealer install something to be able to utilize my Sirius subscription I currently have with my GT? My subscription is paid through 4/2012 and dealing with Sirius Customer Service to get a refund is going to be a nightmare.
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Originally Posted by Boss Lady
What do they mean by Sat capable? Do I have to have the dealer install something to be able to utilize my Sirius subscription I currently have with my GT? My subscription is paid through 4/2012 and dealing with Sirius Customer Service to get a refund is going to be a nightmare.
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i would think you just need to add a sat antenna to the radio, if it wasn't something that could be added id figure they would use blanks for that button like they do on the steering wheel controls for sync.
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My dealer told me that you have to get the satellite module installed. The Boss is "satellie capable" but does come with the satellie receiver/tuner. I am planning a 2000 mile road trip labor day weekend and will probably wish I had the satellite across the deserted stretches of west TX and east NM.
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I live in West Texas and make trips into east NM every few months. When you get out here, Sirius/XM is your friend.
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Live in Midland. If you're ever in the area and have time to stop..holler. I'll take you on a tour of the Chapparal Gallery. Now there's some sweet cars!
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I had the iSimple Gateway installed shortly after taking delivery. It allows me to connect my iPhone (or iPod) to the radio digitally and so that I can use the steering wheel and radio buttons to control the iPhone. Also, the song info (artist, song name, etc) shows up on the display. The item cost roughly $185 and install was about $50. This is much better than using the auxiliary input since I can control what I'm listening to without looking at the iPhone.
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Or an iPod.
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I had the iSimple Gateway installed shortly after taking delivery. It allows me to connect my iPhone (or iPod) to the radio digitally and so that I can use the steering wheel and radio buttons to control the iPhone. Also, the song info (artist, song name, etc) shows up on the display. The item cost roughly $185 and install was about $50. This is much better than using the auxiliary input since I can control what I'm listening to without looking at the iPhone.
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I had the iSimple Gateway installed shortly after taking delivery. It allows me to connect my iPhone (or iPod) to the radio digitally and so that I can use the steering wheel and radio buttons to control the iPhone. Also, the song info (artist, song name, etc) shows up on the display. The item cost roughly $185 and install was about $50. This is much better than using the auxiliary input since I can control what I'm listening to without looking at the iPhone.
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Here's a link to everything you need to get satellite hooked up to stock radio. Arrived in 2 days, 30 minutes to hook up, and works just like factory. (I'm not affiliated at all, just have to have my satellite radio!)
http://radiosandmore.com/rmx/prodDet.aspx?pid=4047456N
http://radiosandmore.com/rmx/prodDet.aspx?pid=4047456N
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Here's a link to everything you need to get satellite hooked up to stock radio. Arrived in 2 days, 30 minutes to hook up, and works just like factory. (I'm not affiliated at all, just have to have my satellite radio!)
http://radiosandmore.com/rmx/prodDet.aspx?pid=4047456N
http://radiosandmore.com/rmx/prodDet.aspx?pid=4047456N
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Streaming over the I-phone would be OK but there are huge areas out here and in the pineywoods of East Texas and West Central Louisiana that are cell phone dead zones. Unfortunately these are the areas where I spend a lot of time driving.
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I also had installed new speakers (Polk MM571) front and rear, and a JL Flatwedge sub in the trunk. The sub added maybe 10 lbs or so. These components are a huge improvement over the stock speakers / system and loud enough to overcome the wide open side pipes at highway speed with the windows open. I get to hear the exhaust and the tunes, which to me is heaven.
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I had the iSimple Gateway installed shortly after taking delivery. It allows me to connect my iPhone (or iPod) to the radio digitally and so that I can use the steering wheel and radio buttons to control the iPhone. Also, the song info (artist, song name, etc) shows up on the display. The item cost roughly $185 and install was about $50. This is much better than using the auxiliary input since I can control what I'm listening to without looking at the iPhone.