Replacing Stereo...Satellite ready enough?

mwmartens · #1 (**permalink**) 08-20-2012, 05:25 PM

I am looking to replace the stereo in my 2006 F-150 XLT. I currently have Satellite radio service through Sirius. When shopping for a new stereo, do I need to get anything other than "satellite ready"? (translated: is the actual satellite module separate from the stereo...and can I leverage that to get SatNav too?)

I mainly want to get aux input (for iPod) and Bluetooth handsfree phone capability...but am not sure it is worth it if I have to get a whole separate module besides the radio unit. Thanks in advance for your help.

Mark

soling2003 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-15-2012, 11:22 PM

no, sat. ready just means it has the controls for it but not the ant. or receiver. Make sure you get one that is also a Sat. radio or receiver.

soling2003 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-15-2012, 11:23 PM

or get their sat. rec. and ant. as an add on.