Title: Good, but not as good as they used to be!
Product review: I purchased this as an upgrade from my Starmate 3 receiver. UGH! I am really disapointed in the unit. It's good for home use, where it can be connected to a stereo, and have not FM reception problems.But, the FM reception is TERRIBLE in my cars...I agree 100% with the other person who talked about direct connection option, as I think that's the only way to get clear reception from this unit. Sirius added an extra FM Modulator to the unit, to try to improve the reception, but in my opinion, it's useless!I LOVED my Starmate 3, and now, I only wish I still had that unit. I had heard from Sirius customer service people that they had to lower the frequency strength in the new Starmate 4 and new units to meed FCC regulations... what a shame, as it makes listening to the radio a drag sometimes....Bottom line, the unit is Okay, but I only can hope the Starmate 5 will be a better unit than the 4....
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