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Are you fascinated in getting a free satellite tv system? Unless you've been living underneath a rock for the past five years, you've heard in regards to the free deals that Direct TV and Dish Network are giving to their online customers. Sure these offers sound great, but what's the catch?
Dish Network and Direct TV are giving away free satellite tv systems and installation in up to 4 rooms to first-time customers. They're likewise supplying free upgrades to their DVR and HDTV receivers, and normally give discounts on programming or free upgrades to your programming package for the primary few months. Obviously, these are outstanding deals, but there are a few things you must know before ordering your new satellite tv scheme online.
Activation Fees?
Dish Network charges a one-time fee of $49.99, but you get it back as a credit to your primary bill. Direct TV doesn't charge you any upfront fee, but you may have to compensate for shipping if your deal doesn't include it. Both companies charge a little deposit if you have bad credit.
Do I have to sign a contract?
That's right! Since Dish Network or Direct TV is giving you rather a bit of free service and equipment, they want to make sure you'll stay a paying client until they've made their cash back. This means you will have to agree to an 18 month contract (similar to a cell phone contract) with Dish Network. Direct TV's contract varies according to your system. You will sign a 1 year contract for normal or HD systems, and a 2 year contract if you opt for a DVR system.
Here's the bottom line.
Now, the authorized dealers of these two satellite tv companies don't precisely publicize the activation fees and the contracts required for these free deals. They just don't want to scare you away before you've seen the offers. Even with the contracts and activation fees, these are still great deals.
How Good Is Satellite Direct
Static-free audio connection hardwired directly into the vehicle's FM radio. Features: -Static-free sound: Static-free audio connection for your Satellite Radio, hardwired directly into your vehicle's FM radio behind the dash*. -Single button switching amongst Satellite Radio and FM Radio: Easily switch amid Satellite Radio and regular FM Radio with a touch of your Satellite Radio's power button. -Works with closely any vehicle: Includes everything for most vehicle installations (antenna adapters may be required and are sold separately by professional installers). -Includes: FM Direct Adapter, User Guide. -Compatible with all SIRIUS brand Dock & Play and Portable radios.
Tired of relying on your FM transmitter to send your Sirius satellite radio signal to your car stereo? Turn rather to this wired FM adapter, which provides a direct connection to invent a crisper overall sound. Unlike FM transmitters--which oftentimes suffer from static and interference, as with conventional FM stations--the FM adapter plugs directly into the rear of your factory or after-market stereo, therefore calling for a bit of installation expertise. But once connected, you may tune to your favored Sirius channels in seconds without searching for unused FM frequencies. More importantly, the signal will be clean and uninterrupted, with no pops or fizzes as you drive from one percentage of the city to another. The FM adapter, which works with all Sirius plug 'n' play and personal radios, includes plugs and wires for most installations, even though antenna adapters may be required for select car stereos. It's also backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Direct FM adapter, plugs and wires, user's manual.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
 Pleasantly surprised!
By NJ Educator
I will have to say I was enjoyably amazed by how well this product works.
I have an 07 Accord so it was a bit of a PITA figuring out how to get to the radio antenna in the dash. If you google around for your car and "remove radio" you will undoubtedly find directions for accessing it. That was the most difficult percentage and it only took me in regards to 30 minutes from start out to finish.
I not long ago got the Starmate 4 for my car. I had one of the old primary Audiovox units from when Sirius was original starting up. It was huge, bulky, I had lost the mount for it, and it got VERY hot when in operation. Almost so hot that you couldn't touch it. Hence I decisive to upgrade to a newer model. When I received and installed the Starmate I was astonished to see that the built-in FM modulator was horrible. And when I connected the FM antenna extender it came with, it made the sound WORSE. The static made it closely unlistenable through my radio. I googled around and found that the FCC had stepped in and regulated the amount of power the FM modulators were permitted to emit. So my Audiovox unit was better in that fashion since it was built before the FCC rules were established.
To fix the problem I got this Wired Relay Adapter. Basically you plug your car's antenna into it, then plug the wire into your radio. The other end routes through your dash and goes into your Sirius radio. The reception is 100% clear now. No more static. The downside is that you have to a) do not forget to turn off the Sirius radio if you want to listen to FM because it kills all of the stations, and b) no matter of whether it is on or off it kills AM reception. I don't oftentimes listen to AM and guess I don't have a need now (except for local TV stations).
All in all I am VERY happy with this product. It took a Starmate that sounded worse than an old Audiovox I had, and made it MUCH better in the end. 100% worth the $19.99 for this item if you have the know-how to get into your dash.
9 of 9 humans found the following review helpful.
Sirius FMDA25 Wired FM Relay Adapter
By Bob D.
Great product. I had major difficultnesses with radio station interference when using the Sirius radio without this product. Once installed it disconnects the external antenna and does away with the interference problems. When your Sirius radio is turned off, your external antenna works normally.
I highly commend this product if you can't use a direct connection from your Sirius radio to your car radio.
4 of 4 humans found the following review helpful.
 Works well, but there may be surprises
By Dave K.
This piece does what's promised. It provides a consistent, clear signal far better than the built-in transmitter. It does away with much of the clutter of the cassette-tape adapter and does the occupation in cars that don't have cassette players.
Installation isn't too tricky for home installation, but so some cars these days have manufacturer-specific antenna inputs and outputs that there's a good chance you'll need adapters. They're more highpriced than they ought to be (about $10 to $30-plus), and the Ford version is a lot harder to find than GM.
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