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Upthevibe

(10,234 posts) Tue Jun 26, 2018, 07:17 PM Jun 2018

Can someone direct me regarding getting

satellite radio for my car (or what I'd need for podcasts)? I'm starting a new job on Monday (Yea!!!!) that I'm very excited about. Having said that, it's going to be quite a commute (from Redondo Beach to The Valley). I LOVE good radio, podcasts, etc. so I'm totally okay with the drive. I just need to know what I need to do/get. My car is a 2007 Honda Accord. I know I could google it but I thought someone here might know the first step I could take without me having to reinvent the wheel....Thank you

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Can someone direct me regarding getting (Original Post) Upthevibe Jun 2018 OP

An option... Lilyhoney Jun 2018 #1

Thank you! Upthevibe Jun 2018 #4

Look at replacing your car radio with a SiriusXM capable radio csziggy Jun 2018 #2

This is actually the option that first came to mind.... Upthevibe Jun 2018 #5

I have satellite radio in my old truck built years before there was such a thing as satellite radio. TomSlick Jun 2018 #3

Thank you! Upthevibe Jun 2018 #6

Hope it works - does for me. TomSlick Jun 2018 #7

Lilyhoney

(1,987 posts)

1. An option...

Reply to Upthevibe (Original post)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 08:41 PM

Jun 2018

You could download the podcasts you like to your phone. You can play them in the car over the sound system via a cassette tape or cd adapter. Or if there is a little plug in the glovebox or center councilwoman, this is what I do or have done.

Congrats on the job.

Upthevibe

(10,234 posts)

4. Thank you!

Reply to Lilyhoney (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 09:27 PM

Jun 2018

The problem with that is the data limit I have on my phone. However, I can see about possibly getting on another plan or even with another carrier...Thanks!

csziggy

(34,189 posts)

2. Look at replacing your car radio with a SiriusXM capable radio

Reply to Upthevibe (Original post)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 09:19 PM

Jun 2018

I know nothing about them, just what I see on the Best Buy web site, but they seem practical.

Upthevibe

(10,234 posts)

5. This is actually the option that first came to mind....

Reply to csziggy (Reply #2)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 09:29 PM

Jun 2018

It would definitely be worth it to me. I'll check out Best Buy. That's a first step. Thank you!

TomSlick

(13,091 posts)

3. I have satellite radio in my old truck built years before there was such a thing as satellite radio.

Reply to Upthevibe (Original post)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 09:22 PM

Jun 2018

The receiver rebroadcasts to FM. I have several FM stations programmed in the receiver so I can change stations if I drive into an area where I get interference from a station.

It ain't elegant but it works. Someday, I'll buy a new truck which must have satellite radio built in.

Upthevibe

(10,234 posts)

6. Thank you!

Reply to TomSlick (Reply #3)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 09:31 PM

Jun 2018

That looks like a good option. Someone else suggested that as well. Thanks again!

TomSlick

(13,091 posts)

7. Hope it works - does for me.

Reply to Upthevibe (Reply #6)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 09:36 PM

Jun 2018

I rigged a mount for the receiver below the radio. Scrap metal and electrical tape. Again, it ain't elegant but it's an old truck.

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