Aux. Input cable and Sirius Receiver

[dpaz]

Since I didn't get any answers on my original post I will try again..
Dumb question reference the BMW audio input cable 82 11 0 149 389 http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/dpazynski/uuu1fv.jpg ....
Did I understand correctly that if I use this cable to connect my Sirius receiver to my stock radio I can operate the Sirius receiver from the handle bar controls (ie. change satelite channels)? I don't see how this is possible. Please let me know if I am wrong or right. If I can operate the receiver this way I would like to install the receiver in the saddle bag along side the cd changer. I don't want to remove the changer. Thanks again.
David

[Woolly]

... the cable you show is purely a stereo input - 3.5mm jack, into which you can plug a Sony Walkman NW player, Ipod, satelite radio, digital radio - but no control whatsover....


BTW some folks have reported that the input signal might need atenuating, and have installed a stereo amp inline between the socket (as shown in your piccie) and the plug that goes in the back of the radio/cd head unit - I have a 2005 and have not found a problem.


pps - I possibly think (I might be wrong, I was once !!) that the CD multichanger actually plugs into the head unit where your cable goes, so you could be snookered anyway.

[Sunderland]

The aux cable will not let you use the handle bar controls for the Sirius receiver. The Dension or Blitzsafe type products are used to allow handle bar radio controls when using an mp3 player (but that technology has not yet been perfected). The aux cable you refer to provideds an input like that of an intercom, but you will need to change channels directly on your Sirius receiver unless your receiver has a remote. Most place the receiver on the handle bars, in the stingray compartment, or in a tankbag. Not sure if there are volume issues with this setup. Seems like I have read posts where an in-line amplifier has been used. Of course, the most convenient setup includes an intercom (J&M, Baehr, Autocom, etc.).

[Woolly]

Sunderland, why is your nic 'Sunderland' = are you a makem ??

[Sunderland]

I'm not a makem. Just googled that and am guessing Sunderland/makem have to do with soccer?? No, I built an experimental aircraft called a Sunderland S18. The aircraft designer's name is Sunderland.

[dpaz]

Thank you for the replies. One more question.. Do I have to purchase that specific aux. cable or would any other one work to plug it into the back of the radio? Thanks again..

[Woolly]

Thank you for the replies. One more question.. Do I have to purchase that specific aux. cable or would any other one work to plug it into the back of the radio? Thanks again..

that cable is handy as it has the correct plug and pins to go into the socket.

btw Sunderland, Sunderland is a small city on the river Wear in NE England. It was a shipbuilding town, and used to compete ith Newcastle-upon-Tyne further up the coast. Makem was a derogatory term from the geordies regarding the quality of their ships - the wearsiders would 'makem' and the tynesiders would 'takem and finish them off 'properly!

[hybridcage]

I have found that on my bike and in several car installations it works best (at least for me) to "hardwire" the sirius thru the fm radio antenna, another thread in sat area has link to the product sold at circuit city, $19.95 I believe. You'll get best signal in my opinion using this method. No risk of interference/bleed thru of strong fm stations as you travel thru different areas.

[Texas42]

No this cable is audio only, I mounted my Sirius radio just above the left control. and used the cable that you are showing to play through the radio on the bike. It works well, you still control the volume but not change the station.

[jackd]

No this cable is audio only, I mounted my Sirius radio just above the left control. and used the cable that you are showing to play through the radio on the bike. It works well, you still control the volume but not change the station.

I'm interested in your audio cable setup.. Where did you connect the cable to on the radio?? I use a cassette adapter now but would like straight in audio.

Read some more posts.... I see the problem.. I have a cassette player.. :(

[Texas42]

I'm interested in your audio cable setup.. Where did you connect the cable to on the radio?? I use a cassette adapter now but would like straight in audio.

Read some more posts.... I see the problem.. I have a cassette player.. :(

I used the BMW 82 11 0 149 389 Cable that connects to the AUX port on the back of the radio. You have to take the radio out and install the cable then you can plug your sirius radio in. The sound quality it very good, however the volume is not the same as the radio or the CD Changer. You have to select AUX on the radio by pressing the CD button.

[BillyOmaha]

No this cable is audio only, I mounted my Sirius radio just above the left control. and used the cable that you are showing to play through the radio on the bike. It works well, you still control the volume but not change the station.Howdy Bo,

That is one sweet looking mounting system you have for the Sirius.

I noticed the Escort mounted on the top of the dash. You may already know this, but for the benefit of others, a rain box or other protection would be good. That location will allow water, rain or spray for vehicles on the road, to come up through the vent at the bottom of the winshield. The Escort will not tolerate much water before it fails and Passport does not warranty water damage.

Hoon Hardware makes a nice universal rain box for radar detectors.... a bit pricey, but works very well.

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