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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by molgrips, Aug 3, 2006.

  1. molgrips

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    So, I see there's an XM radio add-on available for the Prius. What I want to know is, will it pick up sat radio anywhere in the world, or more specifically the UK? Is there an international standard for satellite transmissions? I get the impression that the UK's DAB terrestrial radio system isn't universal.

    If it doesn't work, are there any alternatives besides having a radio plugged into the aux, IPOD style?
     
    #1 molgrips, Aug 3, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(molgrips @ Aug 3 2006, 07:23 AM) [snapback]296877[/snapback]</div>
    You're right. DAB is very patchy. I live in a hilly area and bought a DAB about 2 years ago but I can only get a passable reception near a window in the back of my house, and then only from the big BBC transmitters. There's a web site showing large areas of the UK where DAB reception is poor or non-existent. After I'd bought my DAB I complained to the manufacturer and was offered a special type of aerial which would have to be professionally fitted. The cost was twice as much as I'd paid for the radio itself.
     
    #2 Oxo, Aug 3, 2006
  3. molgrips

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    Hmm. Maybe satellite radio is the best idea for cars then.

    I just wonder how things interface to the MFD and car controls...? If it would be possible to hook something up that works nicely like the XM one?
     
    #3 molgrips, Aug 4, 2006
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