The Sirius Sportster 4 satellite radio tuner is just what every fan of the NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA and NASCAR needs. If you're into sports, this is your tuner.

The Sportster 4 is a plug-and-play receiver that can easily move from car to car, or even go into a rental car when you are on vacation. A paid subscription of $12.95 per month gives you access to over 125 Sirius satellite radio channels, including 56 commercial-free music channels and, of course, Howard Stern.

However, the Sportster 4 is designed for sports fans. In addition to MEMO with S-Seek, which alerts you when your programmed favorite songs or artists are playing on any channel, the Sportster 4 has GameAlert. If you flag an upcoming sporting event or team, GameAlert will let you know when the game is about to begin or your team is about to play, and it provides on-screen updates when someone scores. Another handy feature is GameZone, which lists all your favorite teams' scores on the display.

Another welcome feature for both sports and music fans is a built-in memory buffer. Like TiVo for the radio, the buffer enables you to pause live radio and even rewind and replay up to 44 minutes of program material, provided you've stayed on the same channel for that long. Also useful is the Jump function, which lets you instantly tune to local traffic and weather updates or any other station with the touch of a button.

The Sportster 4 has a large display with a rotary tuning knob, so it is easy to operate while driving. There are presets for 30 channels, and the large size of the preset buttons means you won't have to spend extra time searching for them. A built-in FM transmitter broadcasts the signal to your car's stereo system, so you can install the Sportster 4 with a minimum of fuss.

The Sportster 4 comes with everything you need to get going, including the receiver, a small remote control, a power adapter, an antenna and a vehicle dock with convenient options for mounting it in your car. For you serious sports fans, the Sirius Sportster 4 is a must-have satellite radio tuner.


Pros:  GameAlert and GameZone sports features, memory buffer
Cons:  FM transmitter is the only audio output option

Warranty
1 year