If i get the xm radio can i just use it for basic radio or do i need to subscribe with xm?

Question

If i get the xm radio can i just use it for basic radio or do i need to subscribe with xm?

Answer 1

There is only one service for XM Radio.  $12.95/month.  No such thing as the basic radio.  If you are talking about getting AM/FM why wouldn't you just buy a regular radio and not XM's hardware?

Answer 2

You have to subscibe to them.

Answer 3

I have Sirius, which is practically the same. You have to subscribe or the radio doesn't get the satellite signal.

Answer 4

You definitely have to pay to subscribe and can not use the equipment for regular AM/FM radio listening. If you are interested in getting satellite radio, though, you should check out www.SatelliteSweeps.com. The website gives away a free satellite radio everyday, so at least that kinda makes up for having to pay a monthly fee to subscribe.

Hope this helps!

Answer 5

XM radios do not pick up FM or AM signals.  They only pick up satellite feeds from XM.