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XM receiver

Discussion in 'Western Star Forum' started by Bumper, Jan 28, 2017.

  1. Jan 28, 2017 #1
    Bumper

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    I'm going to be moving into a 5700XE within the next two weeks. I see that the radio is mounted under the CB unit and above the dash. How are you guys connecting your XM receivers to it without running a cable up to the radio? I didn't notice if there is an Aux input on the dash.

    Thanks
     
    Bumper, Jan 28, 2017
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  3. Feb 7, 2017 #2
    Bumper

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    Well I found a usb power cable for the xm unit on Amazon. Will be waiting when I get home this week. Supposedly it will allow the xm to play through the usb setting on the factory radio.

    We shall see.
     
    Bumper, Feb 7, 2017
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  4. Feb 16, 2017 #3
    RocketyMan

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    I know that you probably spent $150k + on your new star, but don't expect much of the radio, FYI. The pana-pacific radios are very cheap. If it gives you much grief, it might be worth the investment of installing a new aftermarket radio. Like a Pioneer or something to your liking.
     
    RocketyMan, Feb 16, 2017
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    Bumper Thanks this.
  5. Feb 17, 2017 #4
    Oscar the KW

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    Yeah, the factory radios suck. Pulled all my factory crap out and installed an entire Alpine system with a Boston Acoustics 12" sub. Sounds bad ### now!
     
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  7. Feb 17, 2017 #5
    RocketyMan

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    Yup! That's the way to do it!
     
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  8. Feb 17, 2017 #6
    Ridgeline

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    Some of those Delphi radios has xm built in.
     
    Ridgeline, Feb 17, 2017
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  9. Feb 18, 2017 #7
    Bumper

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    My 5700 is a company truck so I am trying to keep any personal investment down. However, I did get a USB power cable for the XM unit. So I power it off of the radio USB jack. I mounted the xm on a disc next to the cb radio speaker and I ran the antenna wire through the hole for the air horn cable and through the upper storage bins. So far is working great.
     
    Bumper, Feb 18, 2017
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