Volume control/amp for Sirius Radio

[Paul_G]

Ok, Just about have the electronics dialed in. I added a Sirius Sportster radio last week. With a Boosteroo, it is

almost loud enough at speed. Problem is no volume control

when not at speed. Vouume control on the Sportster is not sufficient, and besides, drilling down through the menus

is not convienent. The folks at Radio Shack looked at me like I was from a different planet when I asked them for a potentiometer I could mount on my tank bag to control the

volume. Any thoughts on a small amp with a volume control?

12 volt would be nice. The tank bag is electrified.

 

Thanks

 

Paul

[azkaisr]

I would be interested as well

 

Kaisr

[einnar]

Mix-It amp is the best of those I've tried. I mount mine so the knurled knob sticks out the back of the tankbag where the zippers meet.

 

Linky

[Paul_G]

Looks like a great unit. I forgot to mention,I have an autocom Active 7 already dialed in with a HF820 for

Bluetooth and an Escort 8500. I don't need all the features of the mix it.

[MooreDriven]

I think this is what your looking for. I have seen these at Radio Shack stores as well. Volume Control Cable web page

[jimswms]

http://www.electric-avenues.com/amplirider.html

[Warren_H]

I think this is what your looking for. I have seen these at Radio Shack stores as well. Volume Control Cable web page

 

The Radio Shack volume control and this amp wired to the speakers and you'd have the option to use Sirius/XM or an MP3 player.

[Tony_K]

Koss vc-20 in line VC 7 to 9 dollars.

[Alan D]

I'm using the mixit2. I can listen to xm, control the volume nicely and hear instructions from my gps at the same time.

[Paul_G]

 

Thank you as always. Good information. I'll

plumb something together. The Mixit2 looks great,

although a bit pricey. We'll see.....

[BeemerBerg]

I think this is what your looking for. I have seen these at Radio Shack stores as well. Volume Control Cable web page

 

If your "Sirius plus boosteroo" system has enough "top-end volume", all you need to do is have the ablility to "dial it down" as needed. The Radio Shack in-line volume control should work just fine. I use this set up, velcroing the little RC unit to the top of the clutch reservior and run the wires alongside the existing lines. Easy reach with my left thumb.

(Set your Sat Radio at full volume and fuggitaboutit)

[mswanton]

My problem is not volume control. My problem is that the sirius doesn't go loud enough when I'm going over 60mph. I looked at the boosteroo and for the price didn't think it was worth it. What I'm looking for now is a pocket am/fm raido with digital tuning,(I can't be fussing with a tuneing dial at speed with gloves on). I can set it at 90.1mhz and pick up the signal from the sirius. I have the sirius mounted on the windscreen and having the earphone leed plugged into it and swinging in the breeze is annoying. Plus it makes getting off the bike one step harder. Having a pocket radio in a pocket keeps the volume close at hand and the cord in check. I'm sure I'll find one for under $25 which is the cost of a boosteroo.

[John Bentall]

You probably need a pre-amp rather than an amp. I made my own from a electronics kit - a Velleman K2572.

http://www.vellemanusa.com/us/enu/product/view/?id=350491

[RBertalotto]

Electric Avenue "Amplirider is the absolute best of the best for this application. Designed from the get go to combine various mono and stero sources on a motorcycle into earbud type earphones. Remote mounted volume control, compact size and very inexpensive $60.........

 

http://www.electric-avenues.com/amplirider.html

 

[fla_rider]

paul,

i am in Plantation, Fl. I have a used mixit sitting beside me if your interested ii it drop me a PM.

steve