Get in the game with the plug-and-play Sirius Sportster 4 satellite radio receiver, which sports a new slim profile while still maintaining the same great features for which the Sportster series is known. Just like other Sirius-compatible receivers, the Sportster 4 offers a large, easy-to-read display, a rotary tuning knob, and accessible buttons, but now moves seamlessly into your car, home, or boombox. More significantly, the Sportster 4 maximizes the listening experience of Sirius radio's broad sports lineup, with the ability to decode the incoming Sirius digital-quality signal from more than 120 music, news, and sports channels. It's also easily transportable, and thanks to the bundled car kit, lets you listen to your favorite satellite radio programs while driving.
An easy-to-read, six-line display tells you the channel name and number, category, artist name, song title, and time simultaneously. The receiver also lets you program up to 30 presets of your favorite streams, as well as search by stream, artist name, song title, or category. And with a quick press of the One-Touch Jump button, you can instantly switch between the traffic and weather reports for your city or any of the other music, news, or entertainment channels. Other programming details include an S-Seek function that stores your favorite artists and songs and alerts you when one is playing on any of the music channels, direct station tuning via the numeric buttons, and a channel lock option. Time functions, meanwhile, include an onscreen clock, alarm, and sleep timer, as well as a program alert that allows the unit to switch to a preprogrammed stream at a selected time.
The Sportster 4 really earns its stripes, however, with its variety of enhanced features designed specifically for sports lovers. The Game Alert feature prompts you when your favorite NFL or other sports teams are playing on Sirius. The Game Zone lists all of your favorite teams in one virtual category and lets you select a different team from each of the various sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, NHL, and college sports. And what sports fan could do without the Sportster's instant replay function, which lets you pause, rewind, and replay 44 minutes of live radio? As soon as you tune to a channel, the receiver automatically begins storing the audio for later playback.
The Sportster 4 also includes a built-in FM transmitter that sends Sirius radio programming to your vehicle's FM tuner, so you don't have to make a direct connection to enjoy the full array of channels. Simply set an empty FM frequency on your radio and tune the Sportster 4 to the same frequency. This function also works with other FM tuners, such as the one on your home stereo, but is easily paired with the car thanks to the bundled vehicle kit, which includes everything you need for listening to Sirius while driving. Components include a vehicle docking station, a suction cup mount, a vent mount, a DC power supply that plugs into your car's cigarette lighter, a roof-mount antenna, and mounting hardware.
Sirius satellite radio is a subscription service that provides more than 120 channels of programming, from digital-quality music to news, talk, and sports. It is available only in the lower 48 states--not in Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories. The Sportster 4, which measures 4.5 by 2.9 by 0.6 inches (W x H x D), is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box Sportster 4 satellite radio receiver, wireless remote control, lithium battery, vehicle docking station, roof-mount antenna, suction cup mount, vent mount, cigarette lighter power adapter, mounting hardware, installation guide, Sirius channel information card, user's manual.
Product Details
Sports-specific, plug-and-play Sirius satellite radio receiver with bundled car kit
Decodes digital-quality signals for more than 120 music, news, and sports channels
Game Alert feature prompts you when favorite sports team is playing on Sirius
Instant replay function lets you pause, rewind, and replay 44 minutes of live radio
Measures 4.5 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
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Great radio!
Review Date: December 14, 2007
Reviewer: BRB, Naples, FL
Overall, a great radio. I do not really care for too much sports, but like the large bright display, which is very convenient while driving. I also have a Starmate, which works well in the house, but I like this radio better for car use. Nice sound, easy to access controls (I'm always channel surfing), bright & easy-to-read display, and very easy installation (I did not use the FM modulator). Just to add one "complaint", I would like an extended suction cup mount.
Looking at other reviews, it looks like last year's models were below par. Make sure you note the dates on any poor reviews before you take their comments to heart.
do your hw
Review Date: April 18, 2007
Reviewer: Keith Murrell,
i have this radio and the number one thing is do your hw, everyone complained about the fm transmitter, just know that you have to use aux or an fm modulator and your all set.
Awesome FM Reception
Review Date: February 2, 2008
Reviewer: S. Morris,
Installed a refurbished Sportster 4 bought from Sirius Site. Upgraded from an Audiovox radio purchased 5 yrs ago from Walmart. Others have written that there are problems receiving FM signals on their vehicles radio with the Sportster 4. However, check out the sirius site and look for the stations they recommend you setting your radio to by plugging in your Zip. This would solve many of the issues others have written about in regards to the "bad" reception. I've had absolutely no problems with interferance. Awesome buy it!!!!
SIRIUS Sporster 4
Review Date: January 22, 2008
Reviewer: F. Rowley, Central Jersey, USA
Got this SIRIUS radio as a christmas gift and instantly had it installed in my vehicle. Docking station is hardwired to my radio receiver and broadcast programming on channel 88.1 FM.
I have had absolutely no problems with this unit and can say that I am very happy with it. Sound quality is great and there is no disturbance to speak of.
Very bright and easy to read display and fully functioning remote makes it easy to channel surf while driving which is great as there are quite a few genres to choose from.
I would recommend this unit to anyone interested in making the purchase
Everything in one package, nice price
Review Date: May 6, 2007
Reviewer: Stevie Hretz, Athens, GA
My dad wanted this for Christmas and I saw the older models being sold in like new condition on a few sites, but they were only about $20 cheaper than getting this new slimmer version. Because it came with the car kit and had absolutely everything he needed (no nickel and diming with more parts to get), so my dad was blaring the satellite radio the very day it arrived. He has used it everyday since Christmas 2006, so as a gift it was worth every penny. The slim receiver is less obtrusive than the older versions so the small difference in price was a no-brainer. A+ if you want satellite radio, this is a great all-in-one package to get started "fast and easy."
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Great radio!
