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Audiovox SIRCK1 Sirius Satellite Radio Car Dock with Built-In Wireless FM Transmitter
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Directed Electronics
EAN: 0044476015007
Label: Sirius
Legal Disclaimer: In-stock orders ship within 24 hours of the next business day. All units a Factory Fresh with full manufacturer warranty.
Manufacturer: Sirius
Model: SIRCK1
Publisher: Sirius
Studio: Sirius
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features:- Car docking station for SIRPNP1 or SIRPNP2 Sirius radio with adhesive bracket and screw holes
- Connects to car stereo via RCA audio cable or built-in FM transmitter
- Base swivels for easy adjustment
- Magnetic antenna for your car roof or trunk
- Includes cigarette lighter DC power cord
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Product Description:
Audiovox became a pioneer in the wireless industry, selling its first vehicle-installed wireless telephones in 1984 as a natural expansion of its automotive aftermarket business. Its extensive distribution network and its long-standing industry relationships have allowed Audiovox to benefit from growing market opportunities in the wireless industry and to exploit niches in the consumer electronics business.PRODUCT FEATURES: Sleek low profile docking station; Cigarette lighter power adapter; Mounting bracket; Small low profile roof mount antenna; FM transmitter with 4 frequency adjustments incorporated into docking station for wireless connection; 1/8" jack to male RCA connectors for integration into the vehicle audio system; Multiple mounting options.
Amazon.com Product Description:
Enjoy the freedom of Sirius satellite radio in your car with this easy-to-install dock with a built-in wireless FM transmitter. Compatible with the Audiovox SIRPNP1 or SIRPNP2 Sirius radio tuner, this docking station connects to your in-dash car stereo with the included RCA audio cable. If your car stereo doesn't have an audio connection, the FM transmitter can send the Sirius radio signal to one of four FM frequencies (88.1 MHz, 88.3 MHz, 88.5 MHz, or 88.7 MHz).
The base has a swivel ball for adjustment of the dock, and it can be mounted to your dash using the included adhesive strip or included screws. The antenna has a magnetic base that enables you to mount it on your car's roof or trunk; it connects to the docking cradle with a 20-foot antenna cable.
Sirius satellite radio is a subscription service that provides up to 100 channels of programming, from digital-quality music to news, talk, and sports.
What's in the Box
SIRCK1 cradle, base with adhesive pad, audio cable, vehicle antenna, DC (cigarette lighter) power adapter, screws and washers, and printed installation guide.
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After spending several months listening to my Sirius radio at home, I decided to take the show on the road with the help of this particular accessory. The set-up was fairly simple, primarily 'cuz I opted against mounting the car dock to the dashboard. This was due mainly to the fairly heavy static I encountered when I put the set-up near any part of the car radio. Also, I couldn't find a particularly stable spot on the dash to lash it to.
Even in the "prime" position the car dock's presently in, however, I still encounter a miniscule amount of static & hiss on rare occasions. This is especially so in a few remote, higher-altitude areas around where I live, where the weak signal of the station occupying the FM frequency I've got my car dock's transmitter set to would bleed through a little bit. Fortunately, this is a mild inconvenience at worst.
(On a few occasions I've used a cassette adapter rather than the FM transmitter to listen in. Sadly, the clarity of the sound via the adapter wasn't quite up to that of the transmitter.)
Anyhoo: after driving through everything from the concrete jungle of downtown through the 'burbs to a few remote back roads out in the sticks, I was fairly impressed by the performance I got out of the car dock and its accompanying antenna. Speaking of the antenna: I dare say it picks up the satellite signal even better than the one that came with my home dock. In fact, one particular advantage the car-dock antenna has over the home-dock version is that it doesn't act up quite so much in adverse weather conditions. The only problem spots in the way of signal-stoppage are in the aforementioned remote back roads with a fair deal of overhead vegetation, through tunnels, under highway overpasses, and downtown parking garages. Also, areas with lots of overhead telephone/power lines & power transformers can cause interference with the satellite signal and/or the FM transmitter's signal. You know, the usual over-the-air audio obstacles. In this respect, satellite radio is a lot like AM: you get inside or very close to any sort of concrete and/or steel enclosure, you might as well forget about hearing anything from the danged thing. But at least it just stops making any kind of sound when it goes out, instead of annoying audio "snow."
Unfortunately, the antenna isn't particularly durable. Each end of the wire-- where it connects to the magnetic receiver unit and the radio plug-in jack, respectively-- pulled away from the insulation when I bent them just the slightest bit during my initial attempt at installation. Fearing further damage, I shored these exposed ends up with some electrical tape to cover the wire-ends back up, as well as keeping them from bending too much. So far, the antenna has held together quite well without needing any further "quick fixes", although it doesn't look quite as nice as it used to. Well, actually it wasn't all that nice-looking to begin with. All the same, the electrical tape doesn't help matters...
UPDATE 12/28/2005: Despite my best efforts, the plug-end of the car dock's factory antenna finally gave up the ghost a few weeks back after being bent at a 90-degree angle a little too long. I replaced it with the Directed Electronics ultra low-profile car antenna (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000COZ0XG), which features a right-angled plug, and picks the satellite signal up a bit better than its predecessor did. I've also found a good spot on the dash to attach the car dock to, and the reception couldn't be better... for the most part.
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I received my Audiovox SIRCK1 Sirius Satellite Radio Car Dock with Built-In Wireless FM Transmitter on the promised date. It was received in EXCELLENT condition. At this point, I am very satisfied with the product and the service provided by Amazon and the vendor. Thank you.
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Easy to install and works great. Bought it for my second car because I could not find any good stations on terrestial radio, especially on the way to Las Vegas. The fm tranmitter worked flawlessly and we heard the same station from LA to Las Vegas.
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So here is the deal. I'm a converted radio listener that never thought they would pay for radio. I had the PNP, the home kit and 2 boomboxes. However, I never really thought I would use a car kit.
So we get ready to take a vacation and guess what, we are travelinig through Wyoming and South Dakota. Yep, you read correctly. FM wasteland baby! I suffered a 6 hour drive without the car kit. Ordered it off of Amazon and had it overnighted to my hotel room. That's right; overnighted! The trip home was way more tolerable with my Sirius.
I didn't have any FM problems, but that's because those states don't have any FM stations worth listening to. ;)
Great adapter for those of us who bought early! I'm just really ticked off they don't make these kits adaptable to all models. Now these are becoming impossible to find.
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I tried the FM output option 1st, however I live near a major city and although it has 4 output stations (yes - only 4) - 88.1, 88.3, 88.5 and 88.7 - there are 2 strong stations near me that are on 88.1 and 88.5 which pretty much made the FM option a "non" option due to lots of interference.
The unit comes with an Aux port hookup, but my stereo is the one that came with the car from the manufacturer (Toyota) and does not have an aux "in". You can get an FM attenuator installed by a professional that acts as a bypass to the FM antenna, but from all the reviews I've read on those - they still won't work as well as a direct hookup (tape or aux port).
I broke down and bought a tape adapter for $15 and now it sounds great!
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