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No More Static and No More using the Cigarette lighter: See HERE

Monday, April 6th, 2009

You do not have to use the static filled FM transmitter anymore or the cigarette lighter adapter, all you need is………..

XM5

The XM5 will allow you to connect your 5v Sirius Satellite Radio and hardwire the audio into your car stereo. Basically plug something into your car stereo and you will get a clean looking setup and have a quality audio sound with no static at all!

If you are not familiar with Aux Input devices they work like this:

Be sure to check the compatibility list first to make sure your car is capable of using these units or just shoot me an email and I can help.

Pull the car stereo out, this is easier on some cars and harder on others. I can help you do this via email or over the phone.

Plug the XM5 into the Car stereo, some cars may need a power source to wired into a 12v line, which again I can help you do that as well.

Replace the car stereo and run the power and audio cable to the SIRIUS Radio dock and Whammy! You’re done.

This works on all 5v Sirius Radios

Most installs only take 1-1 1/2 hours of time and few tools.

Basically, Buy these units with confidence that you will receive support from the TSS-Radio Staff.  We can provide step by step instruction and award winning customer service and support. We are here before, during and after the sale to make sure you get the most out of your setup. We love this stuff and we know you do too.

This is a basic rundown of a standard install. If you need further explanation tailored to your specific vehicle just click below:

Email Josh@tss-radio.com

How to update a SIRIUS Stiletto

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

When you purchase a SIRIUS Stiletto portable series radio you first should update it. While the Stiletto is on the shelf in a store, updates are being created, so when you first receive your radio you should update it to place the current version of firmware on the unit.

The Stiletto can be updated two different ways.:

First and easiest way is to connect the SIRIUS Stiletto up to a Wi-Fi connection(Wi-Fi passkey may be required). Make sure you are able to hear the channels through the Internet Radio section on the Stiletto’s home screen. If you leave the Stiletto playing on the Wi-Fi radio after a few minutes it will begin to update itself.

The Second way to update a SIRIUS Stiletto is a little more involved, but not necessarily harder.

1. Power on your home computer and install the MSS (My SIRIUS Studio) CD that comes with the SIRIUS Stiletto. Also found here for download: My SIRIUS Studio

2. After the MSS program is installed on the computer, connect the Stiletto USB Cable to the USB port on your computer.

3. When Windows reconizes the Stiletto being connected it will ask which program you would like to manage this device with. Choose My SIRIUS Studio.

4. Open My SIRIUS Studio, if it does not open automatically, then on the Right Hand side scroll over the Stiletto picture/icon. Click on the icon that looks like a cog or gear, just to the right and below of the Stiletto icon.

5. Click on the Gear or Cog icon by the Stiletto and select Check for Update. This download will make sure that your Stiletto is running with the current update released by SIRIUS.

If you feel like you have a Stiletto problem please feel free to comment below and I will find an answer for you. Thanks for reading!

Last Minute Gifts for All Budgets

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

If you are looking to score a great deal on Last Minute Shopping, check out these deals


sportster 4Sportster 4 Home and Car Kit Package- This is a great deal for anyone looking to get a complete setup. This comes with a Home Kit+Car Kit, Sportster 4 receiver, a great Discount price and everything you need right out of the box!

invInV Home Package with Boombox- If Frankenstein made Sirius Radio Kits this is what it would look like, But what this kit lacks in looks it makes up for with its Discount price. Coming in at an unheard of price of $29.99 for a Receiver, Home stand and Boombox, this is sure to make its way under everyone’s tree this year!

stratus 5Stratus 5 with Soloist Sound System- Now if you are looking for a Fancy-Schmancy High Class radio setup without the price tag this is the gift for you.  Taking two of our best sellers and pairing them with a big markdown makes you look like the Hero this Holiday Season, and little do they know you got this at a Discount price!

stiletto 2 Stiletto 2 and Car Kit Package- If you have been waiting to Buy a Stiletto 2 now is the time! This Package is on Discount for everyone who is looking to get the newest portable receiver and for those who love to spoil others this makes an all inclusive package to get them going with SIRIUS. This comes with the Stiletto 2 Receiver with standard accessories and the SLV2 Stiletto 2 Car Kit. Now is the best time to go for a Stiletto 2, Buy now and also get a FREE Leather Portfolio Case with purchase!

Stiletto 100 Gift Bundle- This is a complete setup, No questions asked. You get the Stiletto 100 portable receiver, Soloist Home Sound System(that also docks iPods in addition to SIRIUS Radios),  a Stiletto SLV1 Car Kit, and $12.95 Sirius Gift Card plus a FREE Leather Portfolio Case! This kit is a Screaming, Out-of-the-Ball Park Home Run SIRIUS Setup.

XMp3XMp3 XM Portable Satellite Radio-This is the newest XM Portable Radio and has been built to the brim with high-tech features.

SIRIUS Stiletto

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

If you are searching for items related to the SIRIUS Stiletto look no further.

The Receivers:

sirius stiletto -This is the SIRIUS Stiletto 2

sirius stiletto -This is the SIRIUS Stiletto 100

sirius stiletto 10-This is the SIRIUS Stiletto 10

The SIRIUS Stiletto 10 and SIRIUS Stiletto 100 both use the same car kit, home kit, and boombox. The SIRIUS Stiletto 2 uses its own equipment.

sirius stiletto car kitSIRIUS Stiletto 10 and SIRIUS Stiletto 100 Car Kit: SLV1

sirius stiletto home kitSIRIUS Stiletto 10 and SIRIUS Stiletto 100 Home Kit: SLH1

stiletto sound systemSIRIUS Stiletto 10 and SIRIUS Stiletto 100 Sound System: SOLOD1 NOTE:This sound system can also be used with the Stiletto 2.

SIRIUS Stiletto 2 Kits and Boomboxes

sirius stiletto 2 car kit- This is the SIRIUS Stiletto 2 Car Kit: SLV2

sirius stiletto 2 home kit-This is the SIRIUS Stiletto 2 Home Kit: SLH2

sirius stiletto 2 boombox-This is the SIRIUS Stiletto 2 Boombox: SLBB2 NOTE:This boombox can be used with the SIRIUS Stiletto 10 and SIRIUS Stiletto 100.

All Stilettos use the same power and antenna cables, the difference is the Stiletto 10/100 use a different dock than the Stiletto 2

We have a whole section of our site devoted to all parts for the SIRIUS Stiletto series. Find it HERE

SIRIUS Sportster 5 Home Antenna

Monday, December 15th, 2008

SIRIUS Sportster 5 Home Antenna

All SIRIUS Sportsters use the same Home antenna. The connections are universal for the antenna.

There are a couple different types of SIRIUS Sportster 5 home antenna on the market so I will go into each one.

These antennas will work for the SIRIUS Sportster 5 SP5TK1/SP5.

SIRIUS HOME PNP ANTENNA-This is the standard antenna that comes with most SIRIUS home kits and Boomboxes. These work quite well when placed in the proper direction to receive SIRIUS signal(always face your home antenna towards Minnesota, no matter when you live in the country, this is the optimal direction).This antenna can be placed outside, but for optimal outdoor reception, the SIRIUS Outdoor Home Antenna would be best.

SIRIUS Outdoor Home Antenna- This is the industry standard outdoor antenna. Designed to weather the elements and pull in the SIRIUS signal, this antenna is used by many for rooftop or pole mounted installations.

Pixel Technologies Pro-500-This is an Outdoor Home antenna built for SIRIUS Satellite Radio. This antenna pulls in the signal with better gain(12dBi, which is 5dBi more than standard antennas) .

Pixel Technologies Pro-600-This is the updated version of the Pro-500. It only has about 8.5dBi, but this antenna can stream SIRIUS and XM at the SAME TIME! So if you have both a SIRIUS and XM radio this is a great antenna.

If you are looking for more options, or maybe a SIRIUS Antenna Extension cable, we have a variety of different solutions for any kind of situation. From simple to custom we can help, give us a call 773-772-4340.

History of the Stratus Radio

Monday, December 15th, 2008

The Stratus line of SIRIUS Satellite Receivers has a long and proud history of being the affordable SIRIUS Radio. This Radio has taken the challenge of being a low-cost radio and still have the basic features everyone loves.

We start our journey on the Stratus SV3 or SV3TK1

stratus The SV3 Stratus, in its day, was the best way to go for a cheap, basic SIRIUS Radio that was perfect for a starter radio, gift, or a budget-wise SIRIUS Fan. The Radio included a car kit with a car dock, antenna, power cable, and a few other items like screws and vent mount. This radio did what it did very well. A very low returned item and the fact that it had less flashy features made it appealing to many people. This model was Discontinued in favor of the model below.

On down the road we find the Stratus 4 SV4 or SV4TK1

stratus 4 This radio was no more than a Stratus with a new look. With features and display not much different than it predecessor, it boasted it sleek new frame with a darker color that looked to appeal to a new generation of SIRIUS Fans. The button sequence and interface staying the same the button shapes changed slightly. Rounded egdes added to the contemporary color and design. This model was Discontinued in favor of the model below.

The Current Model Stratus 5 SV5 or SV5TK1

stratus 5Taking it back to the older style frame, but keeping the dark color the Stratus 5 added a Cool Blue screen to the mix. The Interface and buttons coming from the SV3 many people were reminded of the value that the Stratus line has and has been a great seller with little to no returns.

The Stratus Line has been a mainstay of the SIRIUS Receiver lineup for many years and will be ever enshrined in hearts of its owners.

SIRIUS Connect Vehicle Kit SCVDOC1

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

 SIRIUS Connect Vehicle Kit SCVDOC1

This is an under appreciated Sirius Accessory. It is hard to explain without use of a visual aid, but I will do my best to describe it and the way it works.

How It Works:

The SCVDOC1 is a docking connect kit that allows use of a Dock and Play Radio (like Stiletto 2 or Sportster 5) and will allow that Dock and Play Radio to be used as the In-Dash SIRIUS Tuner. Only when paired with a seperate translator ( like Honda and Acura SIRIUS Connect HON-SC1  or  Kenwood SIRIUS Connect Interface KCA-SR50) can this unit operate properly and cannot be used without a translator.

The SCVDOC1 can be used with:

Honda and Acura Vehicles- HON-SC1

Toyota, Scion and Lexus Vehicles- TOY-SC1

Kenwood Car Stereo- KCA-SR50

Alpine Car Stereo-KCA-SC100

Panasonic Car Stereo-CA-PANSC1U

JVC Car Stereo-KS-SRA100

Clarion Car Stereo-CLA-SC1

Eclipse Car Stereo-ECL-SC1

Pioneer Car Stereo-CD-SB10

Sony Car Stereo- SNY-SC1

The reason this system is so special is that, You can have In-Dash SIRIUS Radio and still have the Dock and Play Radio to take in your home to a boombox. This is flexibility and saves you another subscription. So if you are in the market for In-Dash Radio Email me and let me know if you have questions. Email=Josh@tss-radio

Want your SIRIUS-XM-iPod to Transmit throughout your Home?

Friday, December 5th, 2008

The WHOLE HOUSE FM TRANSMITTER is what you need!

Perfect gift for someone who wants to broadcast audio throughout their home, car, or RV!

This FM Transmitter will take an audio connection of either USB, RCA(Red and White Cables), or Headphone Jack and turn it into a FM Radio station. The Whole House FM Transmitter will broadcast up to 175 ft unobstructed.

This is also great if you have a SIRIUS-XM Radio that has a weak FM transmitter. This will plug directly into a SIRIUS-XM Dock and broadcast the Audio stronger and clearer than the built in FM transmitter.

Includes:

 

  • RCA Jack Adapter with In-line Volume Control
  • High Quality 120V AC Power Adapter
  • Internal Battery Compartment (takes 3 AA Batteries not included)
  • Retractable USB Power Cable
  • 12V Mobile Power Adapter
  • Retractable 3.5mm Stereo Cable
  • Complete Plug & Play Instruction
  • Check it out HERE and see what it is like having your SIRIUS-XM-iPod throughout your house!

     

    Waiting for IN-Dash SIRIUS Radio?

    Monday, December 1st, 2008

    Looking for a In-Dash SIRIUS for you car? Have you been told it isn’t available?

     Some cars will not be able to have In-Dash SIRIUS available, so I am going to guide you through and find you a setup perfect for you!

    -This is a Vehicle Specific Mount. It mounts your SIRIUS radio in a predetermined place and it becomes a hard mounted and stable bolt platform for your SIRIUS radio mount. It will give you a clean look and adds a factory installed look when paired with the the power and audio hard-wire kits below.

    -This is a SIRIUS Power Hardwire Kit. This will be installed to a 12v power-line in your vehicle. This will add to the factory look and greatly minimize the amount of cables that can be seen.

    Now the next section it depends on your car.

    Question #1-Do you have an AUX-In plug?

    An AUX-In plug looks like this:

     

    Answer #1-IF YOU HAVE THIS, GREAT!  You can buy any SIRIUS Radio and feel confident that you will get the best audio sound quality. All you need is a SIRIUS Radio ,Vehicle Specific Mount , Power Hard-Wire Kit and An Aux-In Cable. The Aux-In Cable will plug from this port on your car stereo and then into the AUDIO OUT on the SIRIUS Dock.

    IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS PLUG ON THE FRONT OF THE CAR STEREO THEN SEE BELOW.

    We have three options:

    A Cassette Audio Adapter for cars that have a cassette deck. This may (for some) be the best solution. If you have that cassette deck in your car, then you simply plug this into the cassette and the AUDIO OUT of the SIRIUS Radio Dock.

    An FM Direct Adapter.  This is a device that will eliminate static from your SIRIUS Setup. This plugs into the back of your car stereo(in the am/FM antenna port) and then a long cable routes and plugs into the FM OUT of the SIRIUS Radio dock.  This is a very cost/effective solution for most any vehicle. NOTE: some cars may need FM antenna adapters found HERE

    An Auxiliary Input Device. This will give you CD quality sound from your SIRIUS Radio. All you have to do is plug this into the CD Changer Port or Sat port on the back of the Car stereo head-unit. This will run up to the SIRIUS Radio car dock and plug into the AUDIO OUT port on the SIRIUS Dock. This is the most effective way to get audio into your car.

     

    So If you have a car that does not have a In-Dash SIRIUS Unit available Please Email me and I can help you setup something that looks great and gives you that SIRIUS Radio you desire. EMAIL ME   Be sure to include your make model and Year!

     

    Bargain deals from TSS-Radio

    Friday, October 31st, 2008

    Everyone knows that people are going to be looking for the value this holiday season. I want to help everyone find the bargain deals here at TSS-Radio. Be on the look out for REBATES on receivers as well and be sure to read all about them HERE

    Bargain Receivers:

    1.) Starmate 4- this reciever may look slightly expensive (around $109.99), but this radio is an investment in quality. I have seen virutally no returns back on the Starmate 4 in my time here at TSS-Radio. Many people become attached to the bright vibrant screen and full text display right out of the box. So as it may look expensive, you are sure to get your money’s worth out of it and more. That is why I ranked it #1 in bargain receivers.

    2.) My next bargain receiver is a must give-gift, the Stratus 4. This entry-level SIRIUS radio has all the basic features and no frills, but what it lacks in frills in makes up in value(around $49.99).  The Stratus 4 makes an excellent gift to anyone who has even a remote interest in SIRIUS Satellite Radio. I give this receiver high marks in value and dependability, but a lower rating in features and display.

    Bargain Packages:

    1.) For my first bargain package I choose the Sportster 4 Home and Car Kit Package. Comes complete with everthing you need to listen SIRIUS in your home or car. This is an incredible value package. You get a Receiver, Car Kit, and Home kit for around $129.99. Great value paired with a reliably receiver makes this my top bargain package.

     

    2.) The next bargain package I have up is the Stratus 5 with Soloist Sound Dock. This package give you great value( around $129.99) , a great receiver, and a Soloist Sound Dock that provide superior sound quality while maximizing space. This kit is great for a gift, because once someone receives this they will have nothing stopping them from enjoying Live Satellite Radio anywhere in their home or car.

    Bargain Home Tuners:

    If you have a home theater setup and don’t want to break the bank on adding SIRIUS Satellite Radio here are a few suggestions.

    1.) SIRIUS Conductor Home System- this two piece combo lands a 1-2 punch with me.  This is a unique SIRIUS tuner that allows any speaker system with audio inputs to be turned into a SIRIUS machine of commercial-free Music splendor. I am passionate about this system for it has high value and ease of daily use. The remote which you hold in your hand controls the SIRIUS tuner from all the way across the room, so you do not even have to get up to change the channel or volume. The remote can also be programmed to control a TV, DVD Player or other A/V devices.  I give this highest marks for value/price. Best bang for your buck here.

    Bargain Everything!

    Check out our Open Box section for year-round deals and saving. These items are tested and held to the same standards as new products. Most have just been opened so we could take photos of them for our website, and now we can’t sell them as new so we pass the savings on through our Open Box section. Some Receivers, Boomboxes, and Accessories can be found in Open Box, so buy with confidence that we back every product we sell.

    This Holiday season shop with confidence from TSS-Radio, we have Everything SIRIUS, but we also have the most knowlegable staff in the industry. So give us a call or email, even if you don’t plan to buy today talk it over with us, so we can give you our advice and help you get the most out of your investment.

    For questions or comments, Simply comment below and I will respond the same day. Thanks!