SIRIUS Sportster 3 and Car Kit SP3TK1
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The SIRIUS Sportster 3 offers up a slimmer profile while maintaining a clean and legible display. Easy-to-use rotary knob and large buttons make the SIRIUS Sportster the most popular line of satellite radios.
Features:
Includes:
COMPATIBILITY, SPECS AND DOCS
SP3-Installation-User-Guide-011907a.pdf Radio Specs:
Power Requirements: 4.9-5.6 Volts, Negative Ground, DC
Audio Output: 1V (Peak-to-Peak)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.3%
Signal-to-noise (S/N): Greater than 75dB
Radio Dimensions (Width x Length x Height): 114.2mm(W) x 62.5mm(H) x 16.9mm(D)
(4.5" W x 2.5" H x 0.6" D)
Radio Weight: 121g (4.2 oz.)
Remote Control Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 41mm(W) x 105mm(H) x 18mm(D)
Remote Control Battery Requirements: CR2025
Cigarette Lighter Adapter Fuse Requirement: 2A Slow Blow
Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cable Length: 1.8m (6ft.)
Antenna Type: Low Profile Magnetic
Antenna Cable Length: 21' (single micro-cable)
Antenna Connector Type: 1/8" / 3.5mm Stereo Jack
Operation Temperature: -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F)
Audio Out Interface 1/8" / 3.5mm Stereo Jack
WARNING, VIDEO AND FAQ
Warnings
NOTE: In order to comply with a FCC ruling, Sirius has weakened the FM transmission strength in any radio manufactured after 2006. This decrease in strength may hinder your listening experience, especially if you plan on using the FM transmitter to broadcast Sirius to your radio in an area with many competing FM stations.
Please listen to the following for an example of common sound issues related to the weaker FM transmitters.
Common sound issues related to the weaker FM transmitter.
If you believe this may be an issue for you, or if you are experiencing sound quality issues with your current setup, we'd strongly recommend exploring the following options to directly connect your Sirius receiver to your car radio.
Options for improving audio quality
Good: The FM Direct Adapter
This will connect the SIRIUS receiver directly to your car's FM antenna giving you better sound with the quality of a strong FM station.
- Sound Quality: Analog - FM Quality
- Static Interference: Low
- Decibel Loss: Moderate
FM Direct Adapter Sound Sample
Better: The Cassette Player Adapter
A great solution if you have a cassette player in your car. It will provide the same quality sound as a cassette tape.
- Sound Quality: Analog - Hi-Fi Cassette
- Static Interference: None
- Decibel Loss: Low
Cassette Player Adapter Sound Sample
Best: Auxiliary Input Adapters
Many new vehicles have a jack directly on the front of their radios. Auxiliary input adapters can be installed in many other vehicles. Both options will provide digital quality audio for the best listening experience.
- Sound Quality: Digital - Near CD Quality
- Static Interference: None
- Decibel Loss: Low to None
Auxiliary Input Sound Sample
For a more detailed explanation of these options checkout this guide.
FAQ's
Q: Will the Sportster 3 work with my Sportster Original or Replay docks and boombox?A: No, the Sportster 3 will work with the new universal boomboxes and docks.
