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I'm looking at adding XM radio to our CS22 this Spring. Has anyone ever done this?
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No but I added a ham radio works like a charm!
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Oops. I meant XM Radio but it won't let me edit it.
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MakeItAMudLight wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:18 pm Oops. I meant XM Radio but it won't let me edit it.
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Fixed. :D
(It was on my list to google XR radio since I had not heard of it thinking it may be something new) 8-)
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AsLan7 wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:55 pm
MakeItAMudLight wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:18 pm Oops. I meant XM Radio but it won't let me edit it.
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Fixed. :D
(It was on my list to google XR radio since I had not heard of it thinking it may be something new) 8-)
Oh, I knew what you meant. That's called a pot the jus and should never get fixed 😂😂

If you're radio is pre-installed for it then it's no big deal. Or if you have Bluetooth then just use your phone XM app.
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AsLan7 wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:55 pm
MakeItAMudLight wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:18 pm Oops. I meant XM Radio but it won't let me edit it.
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Fixed. :D
(It was on my list to google XR radio since I had not heard of it thinking it may be something new) 8-)
Mine still shows XR for thread title and first post
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dustinm wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 6:18 pm
AsLan7 wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:55 pm
MakeItAMudLight wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:18 pm Oops. I meant XM Radio but it won't let me edit it.
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Fixed. :D
(It was on my list to google XR radio since I had not heard of it thinking it may be something new) 8-)
Mine still shows XR for thread title and first post
That's because you're from Iowa. It's all good here.
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I have tried the last two summers to use the app on my phone. Unfortunately cell service is spotty on our lake so I think I want to make the jump to the old school XM ways. Radio is compatible. Mainly trying to figure out the antenna situation.
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Yea some have the antenna on top of the helm or the other side. It should be in the open and that would be my issue is I think it's ugly so I won't add one. Even though it's a tiny Puck thing. Just me. It's a plug in deal and run the ant lead. Then subscribe.
I have music downloaded on my phone so no internet is needed. Makes it easy. Also I break out the 8 tracks in the cassette Convertor sometimes too. They work pretty sweet and then you don't have any of that condensed music. Just pure sound!
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Apple Music is all I need.
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Big Block Power wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:21 am No but I added a ham radio works like a charm!
BB - you’re a ham!? 73!
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tbully wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:37 pm
Big Block Power wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:21 am No but I added a ham radio works like a charm!
BB - you’re a ham!? 73!
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I try. That was funny though. Thanks TB!
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SiriusXM has a premonition right now $60 dollars for a year subscription. I renewed my boat today even though I only use it about four months out of the year. They said I could cancel any time and get a refund of the balance not used.
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Jeeper wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 8:15 pm SiriusXM has a premonition right now $60 dollars for a year subscription. I renewed my boat today even though I only use it about four months out of the year. They said I could cancel any time and get a refund of the balance not used.
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bruceb58 wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 11:06 pm
Jeeper wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 8:15 pm SiriusXM has a premonition right now $60 dollars for a year subscription. I renewed my boat today even though I only use it about four months out of the year. They said I could cancel any time and get a refund of the balance not used.
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I got a email about it. I just called 855-534 3991 and asked about the $5 per month offer. I got it for my truck and boat at that price.
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