XM weather base packages and terms

Gwcpa · 06-27-2008, 01:18 PM

Would like to add XM weather to my Garmin 4208. Want the basics for rain, lightning to track summer storms. Is it possible to have short term packages without annual contracts, and how much should I expect to pay per month?

I am getting a lot of unadvertisedXM discount deals e-mail to me for radio, but do not know if these exist for weather packages. Any discounts if you combine XM weather and radio?

LuckyLady · 06-27-2008, 02:58 PM

I am not sure the answer but I am pretty sure that there is a lot of people out there with this feature.

Wonder if there is an XM lurker on the site since they are a sponsor of the site?

I have seen it in action and its great but I have never called to activate one tho

JD5652 · 06-27-2008, 06:32 PM

Here's a link to the XM weather web site.....

http://www.xmradio.com/weather/ma_service_pricing.xmc

I have the Master Mariner package and love it. It has helped me avoid t-storms and really get a sense of what's REALLY going on despite what NOAA is predicting.

When you sign up, you pay a one-time activation fee....it was $50 when I signed up three years ago....not sure what it is now. You can suspend your service in the winter months and then reactivate in the spring for no additional activation charge.

I wouldn't leave the dock without it these days.

mymojo · 06-27-2008, 09:01 PM

What jd5652 said. I love the XM weather - got the middle of the road package, $29/month activate/de-activate when you want to. With all the thunderstrorms we've had this month alone it's been worth its weight in gold.

pwake7 · 06-30-2008, 10:40 AM

Does anybody know the difference in the sirius weather and the xm weather. I just looked at the sirius weather and its 29.99 a month and $50 activation. Looked like they got the same information.

RETRO454 · 07-05-2008, 07:36 PM

I hate to bash a sponsor especially being its my first post but I had a lot of problems with their billing dept. First year I was able to reactivate after the winter without paying another $50 but last year they told me that I could not reactivate without paying. Also after canceling my subscription last fall I continued to get bills all winter, lucky for me my credit card company helped me out. Do a search on "XM Billing Problems" its not pretty.

06-27-2008, 01:18 PM	#1
Gwcpa #1 Lurker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond/Lancaster VA Posts: 4 Credits: 1,216.8	XM weather base packages and terms Would like to add XM weather to my Garmin 4208. Want the basics for rain, lightning to track summer storms. Is it possible to have short term packages without annual contracts, and how much should I expect to pay per month? I am getting a lot of unadvertisedXM discount deals e-mail to me for radio, but do not know if these exist for weather packages. Any discounts if you combine XM weather and radio?

06-27-2008, 06:32 PM	#3
JD5652 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT & MHC Posts: 2,381 Credits: 1,634.8 Occupation: Nuclear Stuff	Here's a link to the XM weather web site..... http://www.xmradio.com/weather/ma_service_pricing.xmc I have the Master Mariner package and love it. It has helped me avoid t-storms and really get a sense of what's REALLY going on despite what NOAA is predicting. When you sign up, you pay a one-time activation fee....it was $50 when I signed up three years ago....not sure what it is now. You can suspend your service in the winter months and then reactivate in the spring for no additional activation charge. I wouldn't leave the dock without it these days. __________________ JD Maggie B Ocean 44 SS

06-27-2008, 09:01 PM	#4
mymojo Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dartmouth MA Posts: 88 Credits: 1,372.9 Boat: Cape Dory 33 Flybridge Cruiser Home Port: Padanaram MA Occupation: Architect	Very happy with XM weather What jd5652 said. I love the XM weather - got the middle of the road package, $29/month activate/de-activate when you want to. With all the thunderstrorms we've had this month alone it's been worth its weight in gold.

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06-27-2008, 02:58 PM	#2
LuckyLady "Life is what you make it!" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manahawkin, NJ Posts: 3,677 Credits: 13,046.0 Boat: CONTENDER 36 CUDDY 23 OPEN 36 FISHAROUND Home Port: EAST COAST Best Catch: There is always something better!	I am not sure the answer but I am pretty sure that there is a lot of people out there with this feature. Wonder if there is an XM lurker on the site since they are a sponsor of the site? I have seen it in action and its great but I have never called to activate one tho

06-30-2008, 10:40 AM	#5
pwake7 I use a green machine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baltimore Posts: 204 Credits: 1,481.8 Boat: Grady White 232 Home Port: Bowleys Quarters Best Catch: 53lb wahoo and my Costas falling overboard Occupation: Professional Athlete	Does anybody know the difference in the sirius weather and the xm weather. I just looked at the sirius weather and its 29.99 a month and $50 activation. Looked like they got the same information.

07-05-2008, 07:36 PM	#6
RETRO454 #1 Lurker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1 Credits: 1,229.0	I hate to bash a sponsor especially being its my first post but I had a lot of problems with their billing dept. First year I was able to reactivate after the winter without paying another $50 but last year they told me that I could not reactivate without paying. Also after canceling my subscription last fall I continued to get bills all winter, lucky for me my credit card company helped me out. Do a search on "XM Billing Problems" its not pretty.