Anyone Having Poor Xm Satellite Radio Reception Issues?

[markjenn]

Only a couple weeks experience here with my GT and reception is a bit spotty. It will occasionally drop signal briefly in steep terrain and even when the tree cover is heavy. It has been six or seven years since I had XM with an aftermarket system and I recall the reception was better. I think the radio and/or antenna in the car is a bit subpar.

Even with the low rates you can negotiate over the phone, I will probably not sign up beyond the trial period. I might feel differently if I took long trips in the car. My previous experience with XM customer service made me feel like they were a sleazy company to deal with and I really don't want to haggle and play this stupid game of bluffing like I'm going to quit every six months.

- Mark

[DarkJedi]

Originally Posted by markjenn

I might feel differently if I took long trips in the car.
- Mark

If you are taking a long trip. Load up 8GB of music on a USB stick. You will not run out with that much music. I made a trip from Seattle, WA to Eugene, OR and back. Never made it all the way through a 4GB of music I had on an SD card.

[OkieRich]

Originally Posted by DarkJedi

If you are taking a long trip. Load up 8GB of music on a USB stick. You will not run out with that much music.

That's not a bad idea. Still in my trial period, about one/two more weeks. Have current offer of $25 for 6 months. I dunno. Never continued it in my 2011 after the trial. I must admit, though, I really do enjoy the variety of offerings.

As far as reception quality, I've experienced no issues at all.

[MarTay6]

and always going under overpasses, which I guess is expected.

NO! Not with a quality system like the Alpine I had in a previous vehicle for approximately 10 years.
Wes

[5.4FX4]

No reception problems whatsoever here.

[Em-squared]

My reception only cuts out when I go through a tunnel, into a parking garage, under an overpass, etc. Obviously cement will block the signal.

[daveyiv]

I have pretty crappy reception as well. Anytime you drive anywhere near tall trees or buildings it cuts out.

[JuliaGoolia]

I have noticed that XM satellite reception drops randomly and is not linked to normal reception cut outs that occur while underground or parking structure. The Xm will cut out while driving past certain buildings. However, the Siriusdatellite in my other vehicle has no such issues.

[Em-squared]

Originally Posted by JuliaGoolia

I have noticed that XM satellite reception drops randomly and is not linked to normal reception cut outs that occur while underground or parking structure. The Xm will cut out while driving past certain buildings. However, the Siriusdatellite in my other vehicle has no such issues.

First off, and love your SN, haha. Yes, the XM does seem to cut out more in this vehicle than in others I've had. Don't know why, though.

[crownr0yal]

Originally Posted by Em-squared

First off, and love your SN, haha. Yes, the XM does seem to cut out more in this vehicle than in others I've had. Don't know why, though.

+1. .025 seconds under a small bridge yields a few seconds of static. Is the antenna that weak?