XM install complete

[Patriot]

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!!!