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The repeater unit has a short power cable so it needs placement near an outlet, it's only real restriction. The Echo SIR-WRS1 repeater and receiver unit are about the size of an Altoid mint tin but thinner and installation takes about five minutes. After about two months of use everything is still working fine and I no longer have a cable strung along my hardwood flooring (a tripping hazard for sure). SIRIUS Echo SIR-WRS1 Home signal repeater for SIRIUS Satellite radiosI've had Sirius radio for a few years and love it a lot but found that my house is not positioned in the best place to receive the satellite signal. I would buy this product again or make sure my next house faces Sirius satellites. I bought this unit because my stereo receiver is placed in the center of my house and not near a window or door. There's only one location where I can place the antenna for reception and that required leaving the cable strung along an open, hardwood floor. I wasn't enthusiastic about running the antenna cable through the wall.
Oh well. Simply does not work. It doesn't work. I returned it for a refund.
I can now locate my radio anywhere in my home, including the second story and the garage. I installed the repeater in my basement, attached to a Sirius Outdoor Antenna (highly recommended). You may have to play with the antenna on the receiver a bit for best reception or move the receiver an inch this direction or the other, but the product does work. I've had my repeater for about a month now and I like it. Before I purchased the repeater I would have to locate the radio near a window so the direct attached antenna could receive a signal.
How can they have such good content and such inferior equipment. Does not even work a little bit. Stay away from this product. I can't wait for the merger so I can buy some real gear. I should have just set 100 bucks on fire. This is typical garbage Sirius hardware.
The transmitter and receiver are both very small and extremely lightweight. It works as advertised. The receiver gets its power from the satellite radio, so you only need to plug it into the radio. This product is a breeze to set up. You won't even need to look at the directions.
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