Lexmex

I have had my XM radio (shown in photo) in my RX300 for several years now, using a cassette adapter and having the antenna sitting on the sunroof shade handle. Works perfectly fine in Mexico.

However, I was curious as to how many of your members actually have satellite radio in their RX300 or even a Toyota Harrier as there are other satellite radio services around the world.

bob2200

I noticed a significant sound improvement when going from an FM-modulator to the cassette tape pick-up. I don't have the NAV option, and am waiting for a plug-and-play direct input from my XM receiver to the RX300's audio system. All the products on the market that provide direct input appear to only work for an RX300 with the NAV option. Also, an XM antenna with NMO (New MOtorola for you old-timers) mounting would be nice too, although the dash-mounted XM antenna gives fine reception in the vast majority of cases.

Lexmex

I have had other people down here (Mexicans who illegally hook up to XM) tell me they like the cassette (although vehicle seems to have CD now) tape rather than the FM modulator. I have heard a few and we actually put my RX side by side to the same channel and you often can't hear the low bass tones on the FM modulator.

salimshah

Each mode/medium (telephone/radio/tape/mp3/cd) have their limitations and thus frequency roll off. On top of that one has to deal with the quality of interface.

Salim

defo

iTrader: (6)

I put XM in my ride about 9 months back....that's all I listen to now.

bob2200

Nice installation! What model XM receiver? Where did you place the antenna? I'm still looking for ideas for a permanent installation.

defo

iTrader: (6)

It is on the dash....you can bearly see the antenna in that pic....and it is the Terk XM Commander model....with the newer micro antenna.

anulex

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Now thats a nice install. i dont want anything in my car that doesnt look factory

ieatbears

noticed ur wood on top is missing. Did you remove them because the sun was turning them white? Thats whats happening to mine. Got it replaced twice too.

Lexmex

If you are referring to those by the air vents (this was a wood kit for the 99-00), I removed them since they didn't mesh well with the rest of the wood below.

defo

iTrader: (6)

I just uninstalled my custom XM radio.....if anyone is interested, I will be posting it in the classifieds.....all questions will be addressed in that section.