On those occasions when you want to hear a specific tune, you can turn to the "song seek" memory, which stores up to 10 song and artist names and tells you when a saved song is playing on a given station. And old-fashioned channel surfers will delight in the three-digit direct tuning pad and the 20 station presets (in two banks), which make it a breeze to quickly access your favorite channels.
The CRSR-10 even adds a bit of style to your car or living room with its three interchangeable faceplate rings in chrome, metallic blue, and glossy black. The rings let you match the tuner to its surroundings while also varying the display color.
The tuner offers a couple of interface options with your audio equipment. The built-in FM transmitter broadcasts the satellite signal to any unused FM frequency--from 88.1 to 107.9 MHz--so you can listen without connecting cumbersome cables to your stereo receiver. This option is particularly convenient for car stereos that don't have auxiliary inputs. To output the best possible sound quality, however, the tuner offers a 3.5 mm auxiliary output and a patch cord that connects directly to compatible car and home receivers. Other terminals include a power input that accepts a plug from either a home AC adapter or vehicle cigarette lighter adapter (both included) and a jack for the included home and mobile antennas.
Additional features include a password option that restricts channel access (ideal for families); a built-in clock with alarm and sleep timer functions; and a program alert that automatically switches to a select channel at a specific time. The CRSR-10 receiver measures 4 by 4 by 1.81 inches (W x H x D) while the home base measures 4 by 4.8 by 3.73 inches. The car mount, meanwhile, checks in at 3.41 inches in diameter. The entire bundle comes with a one-year warranty.
Note: You must subscribe to Sirius satellite radio to receive the satellite radio signal.
What's in the Box
Sirius satellite radio tuner, chrome faceplate, metallic blue faceplate, black faceplate, home stand base, home stand upright, 1/4-inch screw, home antenna with 19.75-foot cable, car base with suction-cup mount, 70.5-inch audio patch cord, 6-foot cigarette lighter adapter, power connector adapter, home AC power adapter, magnetic car antenna with 21-foot cord, 6.5-inch mobile antenna rubber tail, 6.5-inch dual-sided adhesive strip, antenna installation manual, user's guide.