XM Radio Question
11-20-06, 10:24 AM
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XM Radio Question
When I was looking at the ES 350 the other day, I noticed one with a small box with a wire coming out of it, located on the trunk. My father asked what this was and was told it was the XM radio antenna. Must say, its ugly. Is this what you are stuck with if you want XM radio?
11-20-06, 10:35 AM
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XM/Sirius is common to have those small black puck antennas. A lot of the places recommend putting those in a clear site which is outside of the car (roof, trunk, or rear glass). Do a search in this ES350 forum for satellite antennas and you will find a number of pictures. I know a ton of people who put that antenna on a rear deck next to the break light under the rear glass, and there is no problem with a reception. For XM radio, the only "officially" suported by Lexus as an add-on option, they actually added sharkfin antenna (latest GS, IS, LS models) which has built-in XM antenna. It doesn't help you much if you want Sirius and will require a new antenna. I'm going through this argument right now putting Sirius into my upcoming GS350. They only want to add this ugly black puck on top of the trunk of a silver car?!?!?
11-20-06, 10:36 AM
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I have XM. It is a dealer or port installed option. It is not installed at the factory. It depends on who installs it and how much of a clean job they do. You can have the antenna installed on the inside of the rear window if you wish.
11-20-06, 11:26 AM
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When I was looking at the ES 350 the other day, I noticed one with a small box with a wire coming out of it, located on the trunk. My father asked what this was and was told it was the XM radio antenna. Must say, its ugly. Is this what you are stuck with if you want XM radio?
Are you kidding?
No Howard Stern?
Why bother then?
Stick with FM.
Sirius rocks!!!
11-21-06, 05:57 PM
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I ordered my ES with XM installed. I'm neither a fan of Howard nor O&A. I'm getting the sat radio for the music.
I pick the ES up tomorrow..how long does it take to activate the XM programming?
I pick the ES up tomorrow..how long does it take to activate the XM programming?
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11-21-06, 06:03 PM
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Sorry to hijack this thread, but does anyone know if I must have a US address to activate on the US XM?
There are changes between the US and Canadian XM services. I would prefer not to have the Canadian content shoved down my throat...thanks for nothing CRTC!
Rumour has it that the US service gets all the channels, Canadian ones included.
There are changes between the US and Canadian XM services. I would prefer not to have the Canadian content shoved down my throat...thanks for nothing CRTC!
Rumour has it that the US service gets all the channels, Canadian ones included.
11-21-06, 06:10 PM
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Sorry to hijack this thread, but does anyone know if I must have a US address to activate on the US XM?
There are changes between the US and Canadian XM services. I would prefer not to have the Canadian content shoved down my throat...thanks for nothing CRTC!
Rumour has it that the US service gets all the channels, Canadian ones included.
There are changes between the US and Canadian XM services. I would prefer not to have the Canadian content shoved down my throat...thanks for nothing CRTC!
Rumour has it that the US service gets all the channels, Canadian ones included.
I would call XM and get the details.
11-22-06, 06:15 PM
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Sorry to hijack this thread, but does anyone know if I must have a US address to activate on the US XM?
There are changes between the US and Canadian XM services. I would prefer not to have the Canadian content shoved down my throat...thanks for nothing CRTC!
Rumour has it that the US service gets all the channels, Canadian ones included.
There are changes between the US and Canadian XM services. I would prefer not to have the Canadian content shoved down my throat...thanks for nothing CRTC!
Rumour has it that the US service gets all the channels, Canadian ones included.
11-26-06, 07:32 PM
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Does anyone know if the antenna for the GS, IS, and LS can be added to the ES. I too want sat-radio but there's no way that I'll allow that ugly puck and cable to be seen sticking out from a $40,000 vehicle.
11-29-06, 06:16 AM
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When I was looking at the ES 350 the other day, I noticed one with a small box with a wire coming out of it, located on the trunk. My father asked what this was and was told it was the XM radio antenna. Must say, its ugly. Is this what you are stuck with if you want XM radio?
It also works perfectly and definitely does not detract from appearance.
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11-29-06, 08:48 AM
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Thanks for the picture. The picture gives everyone a good idea of what the antenna looks like. They did a better job on yours than the one I saw (off to the side on the trunk). I agree painting it would even make it look better. Better yet, IMO, is the suggestion of attaching it to the back window.