I completed my XM install today and am quite impressed with the sound quality.

I installed the Pioneer GEX-P910XM tuner, Terk XM3 antenna, and the Soungate PIOGMV2 adapter.

I placed the antenna on the right rear roof just inside of the rear runing light. You can't even see it from ground level. I routed the antenna wire under the rear running light and down through the pressure relief housing that sits behind the black plastic louver above the rear tail-light. From there it was in by the rear speaker, under the back right rear utility panel and up under the right rear seat where I have the tuner.

The IP-wire was a snap to route up under the dash and the hardest part was GETTING to the radio head unit to do the final connections.

I took power & ground directly from one of the front 12V utility connections.

I'm anal and took my time making sure to tie wrap and place all wires and connections and it took me about three hours. Most of that time was gathering tools, reading how to take off panels, etc.

Total cost was $300.00 (Adapter was $100.00, 910 was $150.00, and antenna was $50.00).

So there you have it folks...direct XM in the Hummer with tunability through the GM head-unit.

The only downfall is the 8-digit display but thats not a problem as much as a GM design flaw.

Props to Klaus for all his help in keeping up with the Soundgate issue!!!

I completed my XM install today and am quite impressed with the sound quality.

I installed the Pioneer GEX-P910XM tuner, Terk XM3 antenna, and the Soungate PIOGMV2 adapter.

I placed the antenna on the right rear roof just inside of the rear runing light. You can't even see it from ground level. I routed the antenna wire under the rear running light and down through the pressure relief housing that sits behind the black plastic louver above the rear tail-light. From there it was in by the rear speaker, under the back right rear utility panel and up under the right rear seat where I have the tuner.

The IP-wire was a snap to route up under the dash and the hardest part was GETTING to the radio head unit to do the final connections.

I took power & ground directly from one of the front 12V utility connections.

I'm anal and took my time making sure to tie wrap and place all wires and connections and it took me about three hours. Most of that time was gathering tools, reading how to take off panels, etc.

Total cost was $300.00 (Adapter was $100.00, 910 was $150.00, and antenna was $50.00).

So there you have it folks...direct XM in the Hummer with tunability through the GM head-unit.

The only downfall is the 8-digit display but thats not a problem as much as a GM design flaw.

Props to Klaus for all his help in keeping up with the Soundgate issue!!!

Good job Patriot.
Yours is the first install I've seen on the boards.

Im just waiting on The PIOGMV2 from ups.

How is the Terk xm3 antenna working out for you? I was thinking of doing the blitzsafe single input line with an adapter but if your setup works fine I may go that way.

I took a pretty long drive around town and had zero drop outs.

I thought of going with the Blitzsafe too but figured nobody would see the XM3 up on top of the H2. You really can't see it at all.

The magnet is really powerful and it shouldn't move. I know some people have complained about scratches but since it's up on the roof...who cares. I may go to HomeDepot and buy some sheet rubber to put under it if I see some bad rubbing....we'll see.

Right now I don't have my roof rails on. If I add them and have trouble with reception, I'll let you know.

H2dude,
I know the feeling. UPS screwed mine up yesterday as I was going to install it on vacation. They misrouted my package twice in one day and now I have to wait till Monday. They are definately going to hear from me again!!!! I think they hire only complete idiots there... Good luck on yours.

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

Patriot- where did you purchase the Soundgate PIOGMV2? I am looking to do the same thing to my H2. Thanks.

HummMe,
The best price is from Log jam here is the link to the product. They said they are out of stock until 12/03/03 Better jump on it quick I know there is a demand for them.

http://www.logjamelectronics.com/soundpiogm1.html

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

Thanks for the fast reply I just got on the backorder list.

LogJam is where I got mine.

Once in stock it shipped and was received in two days...

Are you trying to rub it in now Patriot

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

Good deal Patriot. Glad everything worked out. I was afraid if something went wrong I was going to be in a lot of trouble!

Did you take any pictures?


Klaus

"God made some men big and some men small, but Sam Colt made them all equal."

Craig...No, not trying to rub it in...just saying logjam is a good outfit..that's all...sorry.

Klaus...I can take pictures...what do you want to see??

It is ok Patriot... I know Logjam was great about it.... Hope you enjoy and I would love to see the pictures... BTW are you in a 03 or 04 and if it is an 04 does it have the factory nav? Thanks in advance.

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

Craig,

I'm in an '03. I'll try to take pics of where I located the tuner and the antenna install.

Thanks patriot. Take your time as UPS is taking their sweet time with mine. Thanks again.

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

Patriot,

Pictures of everything, of course! Antenna, tuner, and adapter. Also, pics of the various displays on the radio would be nice.

Did you buy an extension cable to mount the tuner under the rear seat?

Klaus

"God made some men big and some men small, but Sam Colt made them all equal."

Yeah, what Klaus said "PICTURES OF EVERYTHING!"

H2 MODS:
Xtremeflow Exhaust, Power Flash Programmer, Xtremeflow Intake, Polished Skid Plate, Chrome OEM Wheels, Chrome Driving Light Bezels, Rosen R6500

How about step by step instructions on tearing out the dash to put in the PIOGMV2. I dread that part.

H2Dude,
This has already been written up. Here is the link to the post made by one of the members with pictures.

http://www.elcova.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=2826088551&f=6706011751&m=411607142 4&r=9216046424#9216046424

Hope this helps,

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

Thanks cmb31078,

When the parts come Ill take a lot of pics and post em.