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    Default installing Sirius XM

    Another newbie question..

    Can a Sirius XM be installed on an older dash that has the old-style gauges? (steam?)

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    Default Re: installing Sirius XM

    Quote Originally Posted by bubbrubb21 View Post
    Another newbie question..

    Can a Sirius XM be installed on an older dash that has the old-style gauges? (steam?)
    I installed an automotive Sirius unit in my plane years ago for music only. If you are looking for the weather option, then a Garmin 696 or 796 would be a good approach.
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    Default Re: installing Sirius XM

    Quote Originally Posted by N213RV View Post
    I installed an automotive Sirius unit in my plane years ago for music only. If you are looking for the weather option, then a Garmin 696 or 796 would be a good approach.
    Yep, I just want music...Beethoven, Rocket Man, etc etc

    Looking at older, used planes with the wood paneling. Music is a must if I ever went with an older model.

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    Default Re: installing Sirius XM

    Bluetooth headset linked to your smart phone, iPod, or whatever. All the music you'll ever need or want without adding more "stuff" to the panel.
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    True, Sirius provides variety and new music. I get tired of my phone music often. Sometimes I need a DJ to take me home

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    Default Re: installing Sirius XM

    I have a Sirius radio hooked up in mine. My MGL V10 radio has an aux input so it was just a matter of hooking the radio up to 12 volts on the power bus and plugging an ax cable in. It's really nice as it cuts out the music when transmisions are made and fades back up for a pleasant transition. Many headsets can have an adapter inline to plug in an aux sound source as well. Makes longer trips easier and I like the randomness of a dj and many more listening options.

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