SIRIUS Satellite Radio Sportster 5 Dock & Play Radio with Car Kit

★★★★☆
3.8

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★★★★☆
4.0

$135.99 - $169.99

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Pros

  • Attractive design (12)
  • Clear display (10)
  • Easy to use (10)
  • Easy to install (9)
  • Reliable reception (7)
  • Portable (5)
  • Crystal clear display (1)
  • Good design (1)
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Cons

  • Poor reception / weak antenna (3)
  • Difficult to transport (1)
  • Do not come with home kit (1)
  • Fm transmitter weak (1)
  • Hard to install (1)
  • Hard to see display (1)
  • Needs more presets (1)
  • Offer with home kit. (1)

Best Uses

  • Car (15)
  • Music (11)
  • Sports (8)
  • Talk shows (8)
  • News (7)
  • Travel (7)
 
 
 

Provided by RadioShack

Get great radio, sports, news, talk and more with the Sportster 5 radio from SIRIUS.

Specification Description
Model SP5TK1R
Age Teen,Adult
Antenna Features 21-feet long
Antenna Type Low profile magnetic
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Type Remote
Benefits Large multicolor display for easy viewing and use with selectable colors to match your dash lightsPersonalized sports ticker for real
Built-in Clock Yes
Built-in Wireless FM transmitter Yes
Cables Included 21-foot antenna cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium
Controls FM presets/Menu, Display, Power, Category, Rotary Knob/Select, Memory (Memo), Band, Rewind, Fast forward, Play/Pause, Number and Jump
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Experience the best in radio entertainment.
Display Catalog Number 12-378
Display Illumination Color Multicolor
Display Information Channel number/name, artist, song, SIRIUS signal
End Product Indicator Yes
Features 30 presets: enjoy fast access to your favorite channelsS-Seek™ Alert: don't miss your favorite artists, songs and sports
Form Factor Micro cable
Gender Either
Included in the Box Sportster 5 radioRemoteVehicle dockWindshield mountVent mountVehicle power adapterVehicl
Interest Road Warrior,Musical
Line Qty 2 Lines
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Model SP5TK1R
New Date Fri Feb 08 00:00:00 CST 2008
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Parental controls Yes
Product Depth 0.6
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 2.5
Product Type Receivers & tuners
Product Weight 3.7
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 4.5
Program Alert Yes
Recipient Mom,Dad,Daughter,Son,Significant Other,Myself
Remote Control Type Pushbutton
Search Modes Preset, category, channel, artist, song title
Size Coin Cell
Supported Languages English
Type Multicolor LCD
Voltage Required 5.2 volts DC, negative ground

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Product Reviews

Last update: Jul 18, 2009

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Sportster 5 Dock & Play Radio with Car Kit Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Great Durable

"I Don't know what Charles from Morgan town, WV is talking about? This unit is the cats meow. I use it in my UPS truck with the SUBX1 portable satellite radio boom box 10 hours a day five days a week and it's fantastic. I also use it in my house and car. I did install it in the car using the ipod jack for audio out and that is the best way to enjoy the digital sound quality of satellite radio, if you use the FM ..." Read Full Review »

Sep 21, 2008 by Tony1967

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Don't buy this without FM Direct

"The attennae that comes with this product is HORRIBLE. I don't know why Sirius wouldn't simply charge $20 more and include FM Direct, as it's completely unusable without it. I found it very annoying to spend hours purchasing the product/plan in the store, coordinating/awaiting installation, activate the plan, etc., only to have the thing fail to work. Everyone I've talked to including the installer basically ..." Read Full Review »

Mar 20, 2009 by Lisa E

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Sportster 5 Dock & Play Radio with Car Kit Review

Great Durable

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Clear Display
  • Easy To Install
  • Easy To Use
  • Portable
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Car
  • Music
  • News
  • Sports
  • Talk Shows
  • More »
 

"I Don't know what Charles from Morgan town, WV is talking about? This unit is the cats meow. I use it in my UPS truck with the SUBX1 portable satellite radio boom box 10 hours a day five days a week and it's fantastic. I also use it in my house and car.

I did install it in the car using the ipod j …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 21 2008
Tony1967
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $169.99
 
 

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Sportster 5 Dock & Play Radio with Car Kit Review

well worth the money

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Clear Display
  • Easy To Install
  • Easy To Use
  • Portable
  • More »

    Cons

  • FM transmitter weak

    Best Uses

  • Car
  • Music
  • News
  • Sports
  • Talk Shows
  • More »
 

"Well worth the money. Has the ability to play a select amount of XM stations for a few buck more a month. Tracks your favorite sport, teams, car drivers with visual and audio alerts. 30 favorite channel memory locations. Different display modes, view either list of stations, artists on each channe …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 18 2009
hansjer
palmerton, pa
I am:
  • Gearhead
Reviewed at:
Price: $169.99
 
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Sportster 5 Dock & Play Radio with Car Kit Review

Don't buy this without FM Direct

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Poor Reception

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"The attennae that comes with this product is HORRIBLE. I don't know why Sirius wouldn't simply charge $20 more and include FM Direct, as it's completely unusable without it. I found it very annoying to spend hours purchasing the product/plan in the store, coordinating/awaiting installation, activa …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Mar 20 2009
Lisa E
Orange County, CA
I am:
  • Tech Savvy
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Price: $169.99
 
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Sportster 5 Dock & Play Radio with Car Kit Review

Satisfied until....

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Clear Display
  • Easy To Install
  • Easy To Use
  • Portable

    Cons

  • Poor Reception

    Best Uses

  • Car
  • Traveling
 

"I purchased mine about 13 months ago, but when the warranty ran out so did it's appeal. Called customer support "Sirius" They said, the "X" code on the unit means it is defective. Good luck after warranty!! "

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Dec 9 2008
TNT
Texas
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Price: $169.99
 
 

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Sportster 5 Dock & Play Radio with Car Kit Review

Nice Radio

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Clear Display
  • Easy To Install
  • Easy To Use

    Cons

  • Difficult To Transport

    Best Uses

  • Car
  • Music
  • Sports
 

"Subscribing to Sirius is the best music move I have ever made. I like everything about it. I like the Sportster 5 because I like to get sports scores while I am away from home. Color graphics are very sharp also. I have not had any problems with it at all. Make sure you purchase the FM module if y …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 13 2008
Judd
Los Angeles
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Price: $169.99
 
 
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