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Satellite Radio: How-To, FAQ, and Shopping Guides

Everything you need to know about satellite radio

Zak Billmeier
1/18/2013

An overview of satellite radio and the two service providers (XM and SIRIUS).

 

Satellite Radio Programming Packages

Zak Billmeier
1/2/2012

The radio you have determines which satellite radio plan you can get. Find out what's available for your particular radio, plus check out a channel guide.

 

Video: How to Choose the Right Satellite Radio

Video Guest
1/26/2010

If you're interested in getting satellite radio, but not quite sure which kind of radio to get, then take a look at this video. We'll go over the basic kinds of gear to choose from and how you add it to your existing stereo, either in the car or at home.

 

What Do I Need To Get Satellite Radio?

Matt Freeman
11/3/2011

An overview of satellite radio hardware.

 

All About Portable Satellite Radios

Matt Freeman
11/3/2011

An overview of portable satellite radios.

 

What Are Dock & Play Satellite Radios?

Matt Holliday
11/3/2011

A look at Dock & Play satellite radios.

 

What Are Dedicated Car Satellite Radios?

Matt Freeman
11/3/2011

An overview of satellite radios that work exclusively in the car.

 

What Are Dedicated Home Satellite Radios?

Matt Freeman
12/7/2011

An overview of satellite radios for the home.

 

Satellite Radio FAQ

Matt Freeman
4/6/2011

What does satellite radio sound like? What will I hear on satellite radio? Does satellite radio carry local stations? Can I get satellite radio in a leased vehicle? Plus more...

 

Satellite Radio Vehicle Installation Guide

Crutchfield Writing Team
1/11/2010

There are several ways to get satellite radio in your vehicle. The two most popular in-car satellite radio products are Dock and Play tuners and dedicated in-car tuners. This guide will walk you through the basics of installing each.

 

Satellite Radio Glossary

Matt Freeman
3/1/2011

Learn about the features and specifications included in satellite radio technology.

 

Video: How to Install a Satellite Radio or GPS Antenna

Robert Ferency-Viars
7/23/2010

Crutchfield shows you how to install an antenna in your vehicle for a satellite radio or GPS navigation system.

 

Essential electronics for tailgating

Matt Freeman
9/15/2010

I’m insane about college football ... and based on the thousands of screaming fans packing stadiums around the country each weekend, I’m not alone. For us, going to the game is a...

 

Crutchfield Labs: open for business

Steve Kindig
12/21/2011

Our new in-house Labs will help us dig even deeper into the equipment we sell. From acoustically optimized listening rooms to advanced test benches, we'll bring you meaningful measurements along with real-world impressions from our savvy experts.

 

Important satellite radio changes

Zak Billmeier
5/2/2011

Starting May 4, SiriusXM is reordering their channel lineup to make it easier for subscribers to find the programming they like — including consolidating some channels, and tweaking the...

 

Video: Introducing the Crutchfield Labs

Steve Kindig
11/14/2012

Steve, Crutchfield A/V Editor, gives us a tour of the Crutchfield Labs. He talks about why we built the Labs and how they can help us find you the right gear.

 

Tracking the Lynx

Zak Billmeier
4/26/2012

The SiriusXM Lynx gives you satellite radio wherever you go. We gave J.R., a Supervisor in Crutchfield's Advisor group and long-time satellite radio fan, a Lynx to check out recently. He took it with him everywhere, and let us know what he thought.

 

Video: Checking out the SiriusXM Lynx

Zak Billmeier
4/26/2012

The SiriusXM Lynx gives you satellite radio wherever you go. We gave J.R., a Supervisor in Crutchfield's Advisor group and long-time satellite radio fan, a Lynx to check out recently. He took it with him everywhere, and let us know what he thought.

 

Video: SiriusXM SXV200V1 In-Dash Tuner

Zak Billmeier
10/2/2012

SiriusXM's compact SXV200V1 tuner lets you receive satellite radio programming in your car. You can pause, rewind, and replay up to an hour of live broadcasts, plus see alerts when your favorite song, artist, or team is playing on another channel.

 

Why We Love Satellite Radio

Charlie Pastorfield
4/3/2013

Satellite radio gives you four things that earth-bound radio can't: mind-boggling program variety, nationwide reception, amazing personalities, and commercial-free music. We asked some of our biggest in-house satellite radio fans to list their favorite channels and the reasons they love SiriusXM.