Delphi SA10035 Roady XM Satellite Radio Receiver
Delphi Roady
The Roady gets two stars because when the signal is good, the sound is clear and fantastic. However, since half the time I listen to XM in my home, the Roady loses three stars. The home kit (which I paid for because I purchased my unit 8 days before the promotion began)consists of three cheaply made pieces. It includes an antenna that does not fit properly into the unit. The signal is lost at the slightest movement. This means not being able to change stations without excess aggravation. I waited two days too late to contact XM about this and my only option for another antenna is to purchase another home kit ($28). <br />In addition, I suggest that anyone considering XM radio take a close look at the channel lineup. Like cable tv, because everyone has preferences, it's likely that at least half the stations will not appeal to you. After using the unit for a little over a month, I find myself unplugging the thing and listening to FM when I want to listen to music. Also, there are several channels that are just audio from stations you're paying for on your cable bill (E!, CNN, etc).<br />I inherited the Roady after purchasing the SkiFi with a boombox for my mother(expensive at over $190). The antenna does not fall out of that unit and it's portable and just better for her to listen to talk radio around the house. (AM reception is terrible in our area and, as mentioned before, XM is clear and perfect.) However, if I hadn't already invested so much money in the Roady ($119 for the unit, 28 for the home kit, 20 for setup and a month's service)I'd cancel my subscription immediately. I anticipate being totally disinterested in XM by the end of next month.<br />Also, a heads up. If you order a second XM subscription, as of the end of June when I ordered mine, you cannot get the second one for $6.99, as advertised, online. You must either pay $9.99 as you will for the first and also pay $9.99 for setup or you can call on the phone and get the subscription for $6.99 a month but they'll try to charge you $14.99 for setup. I suggest you make a fuss and don't pay that extra $5!