rshipp Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Anyone have a particular favorite or "best suited" satelite receiver? I was not sure which is best for bikes. Thanks Link to comment
Rocket_Cowboy Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 After playing with various Delphi products, I've settled in with the Garmin GXM-30 and whatever GPS I happen to have at the time that supports it. I got tired of fooling with trying to weather proof the Delphi units, or convert the bike's 12V power to the 6V that the Delphi units required. Since I've switched to the Garmin receiver, life has been much simplier in that department. Link to comment
rshipp Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Sorry. I meant satelite radio receivers. Thanks for the post though. Link to comment
Tony_K Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 There are 2 different sat companies. Both with unique receivers. You just got a answer from a XM user. Is that what you want... or maybe be a bit more specific. It saves bandwith to be concise. Link to comment
Rocket_Cowboy Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 So did I. The Garmin GXM-30 is their XM Satellite Radio receiver. Link to comment
Kroref Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I use a pioneer Inno with ERi6 earphones. Works really well for me ! Link to comment
rshipp Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 Sorry. I am open to either XM or Sirius. I saw the one that Cyclegadgets sells that has the internal amp with volume control. I was looking at the XM's with the nice color screens but did not know how the display would be in the sunlight. Thanks for the replies Link to comment
TracerBullet Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I have a Skyfi which I have had on two different bikes for 4 years now. Flawless in its performance (XM) prior I went through numerous roadies (piece of junk imho) Link to comment
BluesTraveler Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I've actually had good luck with my roady, going on 2 years and no problems. Before that I used the Delphi for over two years, it was a great unit and was still working on the bike I let it go with. If and when the Roady ever fails I'll probably go back to the Delphi only get the new and improved Delphi II. Link to comment
Bheckel169 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 +1 on the Skyfi. Attach a Ram ball mount to a brake reservoir. Purchase a nice cradle for the Skyfi and the batteries are good and rechargeable for about 3 hours. I have a 2nd battery and recharge on the fly with a cigarette adaptor (I have a 1200 RT with outlets). Once your ride is over, take the Skyfi out of the cradle and put a headset on and you can bicycle with it or hike or just shut out the world while you're puttering around. Great product! Bruce Link to comment
tallman Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 My choice is still the 2730. One unit to mount. GPS XM radio Mp3 Audio books Can be used in other vehicles, can transmit XM signal to FM radios in cars Less clutter with one device. Cons Bright light display fair, needs shade cover (make it from plastic for .02 Not designed as a portable unit for use off the bike Link to comment
KCScott Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Another vote for the Inno. I use mine on the bike in the car at home, and I use it with the headphones for walks with the dog. It works great. You can find some deals on ebay as well Link to comment
rshipp Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 I decided to go with the Sirius Sportster 5 with a Technik GS munt and a Cyclegadget antenna holder. Worked out great. Link to comment
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