XM portable

[Thunder22]

My father has XM built into the radio in his Yukon and he really likes it. So i'm going to get him a unit he can use in the house. Do any of you have an indoor unit? the RoadyXT was recommended, but i htought i'ld ask around before picking it up.

[RealShakaZulu]

I had the first generation boom box, where you could take the unit from your car to the radio. It was pretty cool in that I could use it in my office, the garage, at picnics and up at the cabin.

Now that XM broadcast over the net (http://xmro.xmradio.com/xstream/index.jsp) I use my computer in the office. Outside the house I use my ipod and a set of portable speakers(http://playlistmag.com/news/2005/06/02/im7/index.php). In the house my preference is the Polk rack unit (http://www.xmradio.com/polk/index.jsp)... it allows me to listen and record programs to CD or MiniDisc.

[Thunder22]

how's the reception on the polk unit? did you have to run an antenna?

[RealShakaZulu]

You definitely have to run an antenna or tap an existing on (I tapped my HD antenna)... once done it's flawless.

[Thunder22]

thanks....

[RealShakaZulu]

PS... what's the weather situation. Back when I lived in Ft. Lee and Budd Lake they would always predict the big one, but it only came true that year Whitman had to close the Turnpike and called a state of emergency.

[Thunder22]

Originally Posted by RealShakaZulu

PS... what's the weather situation. Back when I lived in Ft. Lee and Budd Lake they would always predict the big one, but it only came true that year Whitman had to close the Turnpike and called a state of emergency.

Just a dusting here in Clifton/Nutley.

[Vitriol]

i have a new roady and it works great, what about the skifi? it has the recording feature that might come in handy

[Thunder22]

Originally Posted by Vitriol

i have a new roady and it works great, what about the skifi? it has the recording feature that might come in handy

I was looking at that too, I have to go to a store and look at them, I was thinking that all of the buttons and the small size might be a problem for a 72 year old ... i'll have to have him check them out i guess.

[Thunder22]

Originally Posted by RealShakaZulu

PS... what's the weather situation. Back when I lived in Ft. Lee and Budd Lake they would always predict the big one, but it only came true that year Whitman had to close the Turnpike and called a state of emergency.

Well, we got creamed and it's still coming down... at least a foot on the ground now. They just shut down the NJTransit bus system. Tomorrow is going to be a fun commute.