Radar Detector audio connected with XM radio?

[Biker George]

Hello -

I have a Garmin StreetPilot 2730 that plays XM radio and it is great. All I did was route an extension cable around so it comes up at the front of my seat and I hook in directly.

I also have an Excort 8500x50 radar detector, but I would like to route the audio warnings through my earphones while the XM is playing.

QUESTION:
Is there a way to couple/link in the Radar Detector audio to my headphones while I'm listening to XM?

I tried a simple Y-connector and all it did was add a bunch of static.

Does anyone know a way to make this work?

As always, your thoughts are solicited and appreciated.

Regards,

-Geo

 

[Blue STreak]

One way would be to get an amplirider, and hook both the Garmin and Radar Detector in to it.

http://www.electric-avenues.com/amplirider.html

But since the RD is mono, you might need an isolation cable to connect it to the amplirider:

http://www.mixitproducts.com/orders.temp.html

The escort isolation cable is about half-way down the page.

 

[Rob Hephner]

You need to buy this - https://www.escortradar.com/store/motorcycle-adapter.html

Then your y cable should work.

I use the above item with a Belkin Rockstar

 

[Biker George]

FWIW, I have exchanged email with the owner/developer of the AmpliRider, and will be ordering one to try.

Gary has been very responsive and most cordial in his communication! He is also offering an isolation cable at his cost of $10. Seems like a very nice guy, and if you go to his website, he's an electrical engineer who developed this initially just for himself.

I'll report back after I set this up.

 

[MikeP1300]

Ask Ray, http://www.frontiernet.net/~PitStop4u/
He's a forum guy that may have a black box for your application.

I've used his PS4U-002 Audio Interface on my J&M for mp3, RD, gps and it works very well.
Good stuff.