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I am going to try to post a nice example of a SIRIUS installation, along with instructions every week. We will kick it off with an install of a Sportster Replay in a 2006 Honda Odyssey. This install was done by jimmyha from SiriusBackStage and was originally posted Here.
Jimmy bought his Odyssey with the Nav system and DVD player, but Honda only integrates that system with XM. Unlike for General Motors cars, there does not exist a GM Sirius Connect equivalent to adapt the Honda system from XM to SIRIUS. Hopefully SIRIUS will release such a system in the future but as of today we are not aware of any such plans.
This install began with the installation of the antenna. As highlighted in red in the image below, Jimmy attached the sirius antenna above the windshield and routed it down under the rubber molding to the door where he squeezed it into the rubber molding around the mirror and through the door jam without kinking the antenna wire.

Then he ran the antenna under the glove box and stuffed it under the console and through the small storage area at the bottom of the console. This storage area is right below the accessory outlets, so running the power to it was easy.

When the radio is removed, the docking station and power cable tuck neatly into the storage compartment.

In tihs install the sound is transmitted from the Sirius radio to the radio in the car using the FM transmitter that is built into all SIRIUS radios. Better sound quality could have been achieved by hardwiring the audio connection using a Wired FM Modulator Relay or a Honda Aux Input Adapter.
The advantages of this install are 1. that it was quick and 2. that it did not require any modification to the vehicle and can be removed in an instant if necessary.

Thanks to Jimmyha from SIRIUSBackstage for letting us post his install on our blog.

It seems we are getting more hits and more demands on our website for people who would like SIRIUS. Even though the main focus of the Satellites Orbits focuses on the Gulf to Mid-Canada, many people south of the States enjoy SIRIUS. In the Dominican Republic there is a SIRIUS Call Center where many customer service reps work. A number of people in Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Mexico all are enjoying SIRIUS and spreading the word.

It seems like things will move more and more towards a way where people all over the world will be able to enjoy SIRIUS. Just months ago, Howard Stern fans did not have the opportunity to listen online, now they do. There are some people who are able to listen outside North America, if they can find a way, and there is a way…

With the introduction of the new SIRIUS Stiletto SL100 people all around the World will have the opportunity to listen to the 67 online streaming channels SIRIUS has to offer. Europe and many parts of Asia are covered much more so with Wireless Internet Connections than most of the US. As long as you have the SIRIUS Stiletto, hooked up to an American address (here is where friends and family helps) you will have the opportunity to spread SIRIUS across the globe. For servicemen in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Africa, listening and taking part in American Content is key to relaxing. The SIRIUS SL100 will give them that content. It will be fascinating to see in the months ahead how SIRIUS Satellite Radio over WiFi will be adopted.

We carry a lot more SIRIUS antennas than most other stores and are frequently asked, “which is the best deal”? The answer depends on your preferences, but hopefully the description below will be helpful:

We carry 6 SIRIUS antennas for the car:

Directed Electronics SIRIUS Replacement Antenna for $29.99 - this is the default antenna that a lot of other stores carry. It is similar to the antennas that were shipped with most SIRIUS radios about a year ago and it ships in a nice box.

SIRIUS Radio Antenna for $23.95 - this is a cheaper antenna that is functionally the same as the directed electronics one. We buy them in bulk and they come in simpler packaging (a plastic bag with a label).

SIRIUS Dot Micro Antenna for $39.99 - this is a higher gain antenna and, if you are in an area where you get poor reception, will offer you better reception. The Dot Micro is the antena that is shipped with most modern SIRIUS radios, including the S50, the Sportster 4, etc.

SIRIUS Mobile Dot Micro Antenna for $25.95 is functionally the same as the other Dot Micro antenna - it is also a higher-gain antenna and it looks exactly the same - but we buy them in bulk and they ship in simpler packaging.

The Terk SIR-Mini SIRIUS Antenna for Older Receivers for $39.99 uses the old-style plastic FAKRA connector. This antenna is only useful if you have a SIRIUS Radio that is more than 2 years old. Check your existing antenna to see if it has the old-style connector before ordering this product.

The XACT SIRIUS Antenna for $29.99 doesn’t really have any advantages over the other antennas. We don’t usually recommend it, but some people with XAct SIRIUS radios feel more comfortable with an antenna that carries the same brand-name.

We also carry 3 antennas for use in the home:

SIRIUS Home PNP Antenna for $34.99 is the same as the antenna that comes with most SIRIUS home radio systems and the home kits for SIRIUS PNP Radios.

SIRIUS Home Outdoor Antenna for $39.95 is an antenna that plugs into your SIRIUS home system, has a long 30-foot cable, and mounts on the outside of your home. Sometimes people need the outdoor antenna because the construction of their house or the foliage around their house makes it difficult for them to get a strong signal with an antenna inside their house.

The Monster SIRIUS Dish Mount/Outdoor Antenna for $79.99 also an outdoor antenna for use in the home, but it is a bit sturdier and also much more expensive. The cheaper home outdoor antenna is a better deal and we usually recommend it over the Monster one.

We also have 1 antenna that is specifically designed to be used in big trucks called the SIRIUS Truck antenna for $54.95. It can be mounted on a variety of places on a truck including the mirror mount, flap mount, air dam shield mount.

We also have an antenna that is designed to be mounted on boats - the TERK SIR5 SIRIUS Marine Antenna for $69.95.

We received the SUPH1 SIRIUS home kit and the SUPV1 SIRIUS vehicle kits today. Unlike past vehicle and home kits, these kiits will be compatible with most of the SIRIUS radios released in the next year.

The advantages of SIRIUS moving to a more universal docking system can’t be understated. When most of the newer Plug and Play Receivers (Sportster 4 and Newer) are able to use the same docking connection the number of accessories that can be easily produced will increase. Engineering new accessories and parts is limited by the cost to make them when the quantity is lower. This will insure more accessories and options. Many of the newer units will be a similar size allowing for companies to invest more into making carrying cases and such.

The SIRIUS products will become easier for the public to use and understand in the coming months. The S50 which was once more complicated has been nearly perfected with the Recent Firmware Update. The unit continues to sell well at retailers and is well liked by it’s users.