How-To Spotlight: XM Satellite Installation

Satellite radio is one of the greatest inventions of all time. So why isn’t it in your Jeep?

XM Radio was founded in late September of 2001. Most people are not aware that it’s been around that long, since satellite radio services are taken for granted nowadays. When you buy a new car, or sometimes even a used car, there is often a free trial offer for satellite radio services. From time to time, if you already have a receiver built into your ride, you’ll get a free week or so to test it out. That’s usually around major travel holiday’s, such as July 4th, Memorial Day, or Christmas.

It’s hard to say when most manufacturers made this feature standard on their cars, but aren’t you glad they did? But what about those of us who drive something older? What if we want to have access to the wonders of commercial free radio service, or an out-of-market game? What options do we have? Turns out, there are a few, and that’s where today’s How-To Spotlight article picks up. Installing a satellite radio into a Jeep JK is not out of the question, and it may be easier than you think.

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Therefore, today’s article offers a step-by-step guide to lead you through the process. It perfectly displays how wires are set up, and also how to keep them hidden. The standard car kit comes with an antenna and receiver, as well as a power adapter. XM is smart enough to give you plenty of wire in order to run the antenna just about anywhere you would like on your Jeep.

Once you get past the monthly subscription and into the programming, it can be difficult to go back to terrestrial radio. Anyone out there had their subscription longer than 10 years? What would you say are the pros and cons?