Sirius S50-TK1 Satellite Radio Receiver with Car Kit

I purchased the Sirius S50 receiver recently on eBay since it is no longer manufactured. I was disappointed with newer versions of the Sirius receivers since the FCC made manufactures comply with reduced signal strength of the FM transmitter of their units. The features of the Sirius products are numerous and excellent but the FM transmitter feature of the older units are superior to newer units. I travel and being able to utilize the radio to it fullest extent allows me to enjoy the subscription much more allowing me to get my moneys worth. With the stronger FM transmitter of the S50 receiver I can park my vehicle outside of my hotel room and tune an FM radio in my room to enjoy Sirius radio whereas I usually cannot get a line of site for satellite reception from the window of the room utilizing the S50 Executive System docking station. Firmware update is required of the S50 receiver if it has not already been applied in order to update firmware you will need to install "My Sirius Studio" software on your computer and connect the receiver with the proprietary Sirius USB cable to your computer. Not updating the firmware leaves the S50 with weak satellite reception causing audio breakup (skipping). My S50 application firmware updated version is 1.5.6 be sure to follow all instructions and warning to the "T" failure to do so could damage the unit. Once the receiver is updated you will be required to update the car docking station as well, it updates from the receiver. Since I updated the firmware it works flawlessly. Believe me if you purchased a newer unit such as the Starmate 5, as I did, you will be disappointed once you've experienced the older units. For excellent reception of the newer units in a vehicle one would need to install an FM direct adapter model FMDA25 which is an additional expense and in some cases is difficult or additional expense to have installed whereas with the S50 you only move it tune your radio and listen worry free. without the FM direct adapter I have all kinds of interference on newer units but with the S50 it will over ride local FM stations allowing me to enjoy it without additional equipment making it easy to move it from vehicle to vehicle.

I bought a Sirius Satellite S50 and car kit, the product came as described and it was shipped quickly.

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The radio was exactly as discribed. Very Happy!!! I preferred this radio because it was boxed as new and was just like the one had purchased several years ago.

it was as advertized I would shop with them again. item was shipped in a timely manor. I have no problem with item or seller hope to do business more buisness soon.

The items were used but in nice condition. The seller was prompt and provided good communications. Thank You.

I love the price I got the radio, I love how easy it was to install, I love how fast the Seller sent it to me. I decided to buy this because of the price, the seller's perfect feedback but more importantly the description of the item.

My wife loves it, the communication with the seller helped my decision to place the bid. Thank you to that buyer for being so helpful.

the product was exactly what i thought the seller sent it out ups right away i received it in two days thanks.