Customer Reviews

Audiovox Sirius SIREXT50 Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Extension 50-feet Cable - Black

5 star:		(47)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

There is an amplifier at the outside end of this cable. The compartment totally filled up with water after a few rain storms. I get no signal at all because of water damage. I had the connector oriented correctly accourding to the instructions, but it still filled with water. The lid eventually fell off...

I'm going to buy another cable because I need it. This time, I will seal the amplifier box with silicon glue. You should do the same thing before it rains.

Don't forget this extension cable for Sirius! As most people find out, you need to place the antenna outside for a good solid signal that lasts. With this 50 foot extension you'll be able to put it just about anywhere, plus you can hook TWO of them together to give you a total of 120 feet (50 + 50 +20 on antenna) without loss of signal.

Plan ahead and know if you'll need the extension. Many go and put the money into the Sirius receiver, boombox or home kit and get all ready to hook it up only to find out they need more wire. And not just any wire wil work!

I have one myself going from outside the window through one room down into my bedroom where my boombox is. Without this cable I'd be using the Sirius in the attic! Most people fine the need for one or two of these cables, and watch out as they're often hard to find in stock as they sell fast!

My reception was so-so until I purchased this 50 ft. extension and moved the antenna outside. Now it's great!! This is a needed accessory for any Sirius owner. At $19.95 it was a terrific buy. Why the major price hike in this product? It now may be cheaper to go to your local electronics store to purchase this extension.

I used to have my antenna setting on a window sill in my house and I only received reception 8 hours a day. Ever since I purchased this extension cable and mounted the antenna on the outside of my house I always get reception. Install was a breeze and for $20 you can't go wrong.

The extension works well, but outdoors, it needs to be protected from the elements, or it shorts out!

Like most people installing the Sirius radios outside, I discovered that using the car antenna that came with the kit actually works better than the directional home antenna (and it's low profile to boot).

Be aware that this cable doesn't work with the car antennas since they're usually shaped like an L. It will only work if your antenna end is straight. Not sure why this wasn't disclosed in the description.

Also, regarding waterproofing. The instructions say to install it in a specific direction. It looks like if installed in that direction there would be no way for water to get into it. If installed upside down, it would fill with water.

Other than that it works.

Warning: Stay away from this Terk SIR-EXT50 extension cable, I've had to purchase 3, thats right 3 cables in 20 months.After the 1st died (9 months) I brought it back to Best Buy for an exchange. Was told I must exchange with Terk. Returned to Terk by certified mail, never received response or exchange Terk does not back this product up. Went to Best Buy & purchesed another, died yesterday after only 10 months of use. Now I'm on my way to Radio Shack to try out the MONSTER sirius 50ft Extension Cable. Wish ME Luck

Finally, the perfect signal.
We previously purchased the Terk SIR6 Outdoor Antennae to improve the signal to our Sirius radio. We live in a low area on heavily wooded property so the signal can be temperamental. The Terk Sir-EXT50 I/O Extension Kit allowed us to place the antennae up on the roof. Now even in bad weather we have great reception. On most days we tune in to the full TEN bars on the signal meter. Now we are more Serious about our Sirius than ever.
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This item was back ordered everywhere I checked but Amazon. This thing easily connects to the factory antenna giving a total of 70 feet. Reception is excellent and Howard has never sounded better.

An excellent extension (if needed) for your indoor Sirius Satellite Radio system.

I found the indoor antenna that comes with the home unit for Sirius Satellite Radio inadequate because;

1). It seemed weaker (in reception) than the corresponding car antenna

2a). I couldn't place it on a indoor window ledge that had the proper direction for receiving a strong signal.
2b.) Exact placement on window sill is required. However, the least movement of the wire or window curtain would minutely change the position of the antenna, resulting in signal loss. Very annoying and frustrating.

I eventually solved the problem by using a Sirius Car antenna (the one with the magnet) and placed it in a good outdoor spot to receive the satellite signal; the 50 foot extension allowed me to connect the outdoor antenna to my indoor Sirius radio by channeling it through a window frame. Now the satellite radio works just fine.

A great product that allowed me to use my indoor Sirius radio as I had intended. 5 Stars!