SKYFi2 XM SA10273 Satellite Radio Receiver with Car Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)In general, the Skyfi 2 is fine, and please default to all the other reviews that sing it's praises.
My biggest gripe with this receiver is the volume control on the remote only functions when you have the receiver connected to a SKYFI boom box (so I read). I use the unit with my home stereo setup, which means I am changing the skyfi channels with the skyfi remote, but then adjusting the volume on my home theatre volume control. The inability to control the skyfi output volume via the remote is completely stupid. I certainly will not be purchasing the bulky skyfi boombox just so I can have control via the remote. I'm still completely baffled, but the instructions clearly say that the volume control option only works in conjunction with skyfi boombox units. Wow. I own a portable xm myfi unit, the remote controls the volume output on that device, as any normal remote would. It's a huge disappointment to not have the volume control. Amazon is great about returning things, so if I have the time to return and replace with another myfi unit, I may do so.
My second gripe is that when searching through the general genre categories, you are forced to cycle all the way through the 12 or so categories to reach the category you just passed over. Again, really annoying and horrible design, considering the beauty of this unit is the ability to search a wide variety of music.
Electronics have come so far in the past 15 years, it pains me to think the designers of these units are overlooking such stupidly obvious user friendly features.
- Bill

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Delphi's SKYFi2 XM Satellite Radio receiver/vehicle kit combo offers true plug-and-play utility with simple mounting, docking, and connections. Its slim, sleek, thin profile design doesn't take up much space, yet the large 5-line display shows plenty of programming information. The Replay/Pause feature continuously and automatically saves the last 30 minutes of content, allowing you to pause live programming without missing a beat. The built-in transmitter can broadcast the XM signal to your vehicle's FM radio (or any other FM radio) on an unused FM frequency in your area. If your vehicle's FM radio has a cassette tape player or an auxiliary audio input, you can hook up the SKYFi2 using the included cassette adapter or an easily-obtained audio cable (not included). To get to your favorite channels fast, 30 presets are available. Up to 20 song titles or artist's names can be stored in TuneSelect, then when any one of them is playing on any XM channel, you'll be alerted so you can listen. You can also customize a running stock ticker with up to 20 symbols you want to follow, or select the sports teams whose scores you'd like to see scroll at the bottom of the display. The SKYFi2 comes complete with everything you'll need to get XM programming on the road; and, if you want to move all that great entertainment inside, there's an optional (not included) home kit available. XM Satellite Radio service (not included) requires subscription and activation fees. Service is not available in Alaska, Hawaii, or US Territories.

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