Delphi MyFi and SKYFi Satellite Radio Receivers
Satellite radio is an increasingly popular alternative to regular radio. With satellite radio, you pay a certain subscription fee each month (around $15) to get around 100 music channels broadcast by satellite. The subscription cost pays mostly for the lack of commercials, which is a big plus for most listeners.
To take advantage of satellite radio, you’ll need a satellite radio receiver. There are several types of receivers available, and Delphi produces some of the most popular models. Its two most popular models are the MyFi and SKYFi line. The MyFi satellite receiver is slightly smaller and is considered the most portable. This device is designed to be taken with you anywhere, just like an mp3 player like the Apple iPod. The SKYFi is your standard satellite receiver unit and is typically installed in cars, boats and at home using different accessory kits. You will find more information about these two units below.
Delphi MyFi Portable Satellite Radio
Manufacturer’s Description: Delphi MyFi is the industry’s first personal XM satellite radio that you can take with you anytime, anywhere, right out of the box. MyFi provides the personal freedom to experience more than 130 digital XM channels virtually anywhere. Packaged with an integrated rechargeable battery pack, antenna, remote control, headphones, home kit, and car kit, the palm-sized MyFi is Delphi’s easiest-to-use satellite radio yet. MyFi also has the ability to store up to five hours of XM programming with the push of a button. Your favorite music and programming is never lost and is available to play at any time.
Characteristics:
– The first personal and portable XM satellite radio
– Innovative time-shifting “Memory Mode” capable of storing up to five hours of XM programming
– Integrated rechargeable battery
– Built-in FM transmitter to turn any FM radio into an XM radio
– Everything you need in one package for the car, home and on the go
– Information extras include a custom stocks and sports ticker
– Live XM listening mode
– Up to thirty preset channels
– Large six-line illuminated LCD display
Price: $300
Delphi SKYFi Satellite Radio Receiver
Manufacturer Description: SKYFi allows access to all 101 XM channels of music, news, sports and entertainment programming in the car or at home. Enhanced features like the large 5-line display, 10-button direct channel entry and 20 channel presets help users easily navigate XM’s award-winning radio service. SKYFi(TM) also gives listeners the ability to preview and search XM channels by artist name and song title. Accessory kits for home, car, or our portable audio systems (sold separately) make SKYFi(TM) portable and fun.
Characteristics:
– Advanced 5-line display simultaneously shows channel number, channel name, artist name and song title
– Preview of song titles and artists
– 10-button direct channel input
– 20 preset channels
– remote control
Price: $100
Delphi SKYFi2 Satellite Radio Receiver
Manufacturer’s Description: Using state-of-the-art technology, the exclusive play/pause feature automatically and continuously saves the last 30 minutes of programming, including programming from multiple channels.
Characteristics:
– Exclusive Play/Pause: Continuously record 30 minutes of the selected XM station for added flexibility.
– Built-in FM Modulator – SKYFi2 can wirelessly stream XM Satellite Radio to any FM radio, with no wires or complicated connections required.
– TuneSelectTM – select channels and programming in several different modes
– TuneSelect mode automatically finds favorite shows too!
– Custom information tickers: stay up to date on your favorite
stocks, sports, and XM guides as the tickers scroll across the bottom of the receiver’s screen.
– Advanced display: displays up to 5 lines of text on a white screen while displaying channel, song, artist and title information.
– Backwards compatible: will work with SKYFi original accessory kits
– Remote control included
– Wide variety of listening accessories available:
– Vehicle kit: everything you need to install SKYFi or SKYFi2 in your car or truck
– Home kit: everything you need to connect your SKYFi or SKYFi2 to a home audio system
– Marine kit: everything you need to install your SKYFi or SKYFi2 in a marine environment
– Audio system: a portable system containing speakers and docking station
– CD audio system: a portable system with a CD/MP3 player and an AM/FM tuner
Price: $130