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jorgensensc · 06-27-2007, 05:34 PM

I was thinking of running sat. radio in my truck and running to an amp and out to speakers.. I don't really want a head unit, just hidden sat controls behind radio delete plate. I just realized I couldn't really control the volume this way. Does anyone have any suggestions to control volume?
Shawn

JameslovesJammie · 06-27-2007, 06:54 PM

What do you currently have for a radio? The reason I ask is that there are basically 2 different ways to hook up a satellite radio-FM Modulated or through a direct connection from a satellite tuner to your receiver.

The FM Modulated way is by far the easiest, but in the same breath your sound quality is only as good as FM radio. Direct connection is more expensive, but will give you better sound quality.

If you're just running the stock AM radio, you may be out of luck, unless you do some type of retrofitting to hook it up. There is a thread somewhere on here where someone took the AM radio and made it MP3 compatible. Depending on your electrical know-how, that may be a viable option for you.

jorgensensc · 06-27-2007, 07:53 PM

I currently don't have a radio at all, But I have a radio delete plate which I'm thinking of using to cover the sat radio face. I read that thread about the am radio and like it a lot, but I think I would like to run a Sat radio somehow.
Shawn

AceX · 06-29-2007, 01:52 AM

I'm going to assume that you are running a seperate, portable module.

What you have to remeber is that these modules do not have a digital signal output. Many of them rely on FM modulation or an analog connection to carry their signal.

What you would have to do is get a cord with a headphone jack on one end and a set of RCA's on the other and use that as the signal to an amp which will run the speakers.

7T2 · 06-29-2007, 08:16 AM

I don't see why it wouldn't work? Both of the satellite radio receivers I own have an audio out jack and a volume control on them. You should be able to run that directly into the amp and use the volume control on the satellite receiver.

bodydropped · 06-29-2007, 03:08 PM

imm runnin xm thru my indash it plus it plugs right in but draw back i wish my screen took sirrus because xm sucks i hear the same songs atleast 3-4 times a day

Hook'em · 06-29-2007, 04:14 PM

I have one of the Custom Autosound crappy radios. I almost junked it last year when the FM stopped working. But I was happy this year that I had the ability to direct connect my XM Sat through the jacks in teh back. Now I only use the radio for AM sports talk and use the XM for music and news. I would really like to have a factory radio with imput jacks installed, but that is too high $$ for me right now.

Pyrotechnic · 07-01-2007, 08:59 PM

http://www.maxxsonics.com/hifonics/sigproc_XEQ.html
http://www.maxxsonics.com/hifonics/sigproc_ipod.html

Check out those products from Hifonics. I think the HFEQ or the MM-1 are what you are looking for.

06-27-2007, 05:34 PM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,006	Satellite radio Question? I was thinking of running sat. radio in my truck and running to an amp and out to speakers.. I don't really want a head unit, just hidden sat controls behind radio delete plate. I just realized I couldn't really control the volume this way. Does anyone have any suggestions to control volume? Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

06-27-2007, 06:54 PM	#2
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: Satellite radio Question? What do you currently have for a radio? The reason I ask is that there are basically 2 different ways to hook up a satellite radio-FM Modulated or through a direct connection from a satellite tuner to your receiver. The FM Modulated way is by far the easiest, but in the same breath your sound quality is only as good as FM radio. Direct connection is more expensive, but will give you better sound quality. If you're just running the stock AM radio, you may be out of luck, unless you do some type of retrofitting to hook it up. There is a thread somewhere on here where someone took the AM radio and made it MP3 compatible. Depending on your electrical know-how, that may be a viable option for you. __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.

06-27-2007, 07:53 PM	#3
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,006	Re: Satellite radio Question? I currently don't have a radio at all, But I have a radio delete plate which I'm thinking of using to cover the sat radio face. I read that thread about the am radio and like it a lot, but I think I would like to run a Sat radio somehow. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

06-29-2007, 01:52 AM	#4
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Satellite radio Question? I'm going to assume that you are running a seperate, portable module. What you have to remeber is that these modules do not have a digital signal output. Many of them rely on FM modulation or an analog connection to carry their signal. What you would have to do is get a cord with a headphone jack on one end and a set of RCA's on the other and use that as the signal to an amp which will run the speakers. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

06-29-2007, 08:16 AM	#5
7T2 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 667	Re: Satellite radio Question? I don't see why it wouldn't work? Both of the satellite radio receivers I own have an audio out jack and a volume control on them. You should be able to run that directly into the amp and use the volume control on the satellite receiver. __________________ 1957 GMC Ambulance 1962 Belair Wagon 1963 C80 Truck Cab FOR SALE 1969 Chevy C10 Short Bed 1972 Chevy C10 Long Bed SOLD 1996 C3500 Dually SOLD

06-29-2007, 03:08 PM	#6
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	Re: Satellite radio Question? imm runnin xm thru my indash it plus it plugs right in but draw back i wish my screen took sirrus because xm sucks i hear the same songs atleast 3-4 times a day __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

06-29-2007, 04:14 PM	#7
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 852	Re: Satellite radio Question? I have one of the Custom Autosound crappy radios. I almost junked it last year when the FM stopped working. But I was happy this year that I had the ability to direct connect my XM Sat through the jacks in teh back. Now I only use the radio for AM sports talk and use the XM for music and news. I would really like to have a factory radio with imput jacks installed, but that is too high $$ for me right now. __________________ Hook'em

07-01-2007, 08:59 PM	#8
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Satellite radio Question? http://www.maxxsonics.com/hifonics/sigproc_XEQ.html http://www.maxxsonics.com/hifonics/sigproc_ipod.html Check out those products from Hifonics. I think the HFEQ or the MM-1 are what you are looking for.



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