Satellite Radio Articles

Technology » Satellite Radio | By Kyle Newton @ Thursday, 15th May 2008 @ 10:18 PM

Truck drivers are the most frustrated listeners of the commercial radios. They are the ones who have tolerated commercials on local radios the most as they are counted in the listeners which listen to radio the most. Truck drivers log more than one hundred and fifty billion miles each year so they deserve better entertainment options. As we all know that the trucking industry has a history of being the first to adopt new innovations in the vehicle and we believe truckers will play an imp... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By Kyle Newton @ Saturday, 26th April 2008 @ 9:16 PM

The whole content of the radio service that is both data and audio content is represented by only two carriers. Other four carriers carry duplicates of the same content to achieve redundancy through diversity of signals. Time delayed and error correction schemes are used for carrying data on each carrier. This is done to enhance availability. Thus the total effective radio spectrum used for content is a little over four mega hertz. The groups of two carriers broadcast hundred eight kilo... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 31st December 2007 @ 3:31 PM

You've caved. Initially the idea of paying $13/month for radio seemed silly, since you already had a perfectly fine set up, but over time the idea of having 130 channels of commercial-free listening charmed you. Since you'll need a few items to get started, you may be wondering what kind of Sirius Satellite radios to look for at your local electronics shop. Sirius satellite radios were originally designed for use in your vehicle. These are subscribers who are frequently stuck in... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By MIKE SELVON @ Friday, 28th December 2007 @ 6:24 PM

Subscription-based satellite radio service is at the forefront of the US music market. Long gone are the days when people when the only option was in choosing from just one or two measly stations that had poor reception and overbearing, irritating disk jockeys and commercials! However, local stations generally don't fear this latest technology revolution, predicting their survival in much the same way basic television has survived, despite the emergence of cable in the 90s. There�... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 26th December 2007 @ 10:02 PM

If you're browsing the internet in search of a satellite radio service for the US and Canada, then you need only check two websites: Sirius and XMRadio. These two giants are your only options and yet you'll notice striking similarities between the two websites' design, the product pricing and the programmer's stations. Rumors have been flying around that Sirius and XM will form a ground-breaking merger this year, uniting all 14+ million customers under one banner. How... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 26th December 2007 @ 8:51 PM

There are many satellite radio accessories to enable you to enhance your Sirius radio capabilities. For instance, you may decide to listen to two different stations of this latest technology in your house at the same time. Or you may want a remote control with the three-line LCD display telling you the song title, station and artist. Or perhaps you'd like better reception in the car when you're going through mountain terrain. No matter what the case may be, there are satellite... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 26th December 2007 @ 4:25 PM

Portable satellite radio is the latest music trend, combining your MP3 collection with the ability to hear new music via Sirius or XM Radio. You'll find that many of the portable ones are unique, sleek and more functional than an iPod. Many people like the versatility of a portable satellite radio since they can use it in the home, office or car, with minimal installation requirements. Your best bet for Sirius brand is the Sirius S50 Radio (with car kit), which allows you to save you... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 25th December 2007 @ 4:57 PM

The answer to all your MP3 satellite radio woes is here, revolutionizing radio in much the same way as Tivo did for satellite television! With Time Trax, you can now download your favorite XM and Sirius radio shows in high-quality MP3 format directly to your computer. If you want to burn the MP3 files onto CD-R's, post them on your website or even load them into your iTunes, it's up to you! There's no limit to what you can do with this neat little device. Sure, you ... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By dror klar @ Saturday, 22nd December 2007 @ 6:59 PM

Actually, the newest wave in radio technology does not use a wave at all. It uses a satellite signal that is beamed down from the sky. It seems we are getting closer all the time to living in the Star Trek age. It has not been many years ago that the only way to get a radio signal to your home or car was by a tower that emit electromagnetic waves for broadcasting. Even though the majority of people still use this technology to receive their radio signal, many people are turning more and ... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By Arnold Hexden @ Wednesday, 28th November 2007 @ 2:26 PM

Subscription-based satellite radio service is at the forefront of the US music market. Long gone are the days when people when the only option was in choosing from just one or two measly stations that had poor reception and overbearing, irritating disk jockeys and commercials! However, local radio stations generally don't fear the satellite radio revolution, predicting their survival in much the same way basic television has survived, despite the emergence of cable in the 90s. There&... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By Jim Brown @ Sunday, 25th November 2007 @ 12:33 AM

There are many brands of satellite radios that will work well with the XM Satellite Radio systems. The Pioneer Inno and Samsung Helix XM radio receivers have features that will give XM users Live XM broadcasts that are portable and give them the option to store their MP3's and play them when they want to. With more than 50 hours of storage, the Pioneer Inno is certainly capable of providing many hours of entertainment and access to sports and stock tickers. Other radio receivers, lik... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 13th November 2007 @ 2:11 PM

Consumers have the opportunity to enjoy satellite radio receivers that have some outstanding features, unique accessories and very affordable prices. People can choose to use the convenience of car kits when they want to install these receivers in their automobile, or they can select a home kit and enjoy crisp and clear radio reception in their homes. People enjoy satellite radio stations because many of them are free of commercials and no matter which brand is chosen, it is sure to be fu... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By Christine Harrell @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 9:42 AM

At one time, people would have laughed at the idea of paying for radio. Now millions of us are happy to fork over cash each month for the pleasure of enjoying radio without interruptions by annoying commercials. But changing satellite radio providers isn't as easy as spinning the dial. Now that you've got to pay for radio, you'll want to figure out for yourself which one offers the most enjoyment for your money. In this article, we'll compare the two most popular satellit... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By Riley Hendersen @ Wednesday, 30th May 2007 @ 12:29 AM

Are you a music fanatic? Do you love your tunes? Do you hate interruptions by commercials, news and other public service announcements while you are trying to enjoy your favorite music? With Sirius Satellite Radio, you can have the best of the music world. A constant stream of your favorite music presented free of commercial interruption brought to you by satellite. Whether you want to listen at home, or if you spend a lot of time in your car, the Sirius Satellite Radio is perfect. This r... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By Riley Hendersen @ Thursday, 17th May 2007 @ 12:24 AM

It might be a relatively new outgrowth of the satellite age, but that isn't stopping subscription-based radio from offering some serious advantages over regular FM and AM bandwidths. Providing listeners more choice than they could ever imagine, services like Sirius satellite radio are to the airwaves what cable was to television not too terribly long ago. These services work in much the same manner as cable television, too. Potential listeners need to subscribe and obtain special rec... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By David Fishman @ Wednesday, 11th April 2007 @ 3:06 PM

You have probably been hearing about satellite radio for a while and of course, lately there has been plenty of news about Howard Stern, he is bringing in many listeners to Sirius and the fan base is growing quickly. One of the big differences between regular radio and satellite radio is that with satellite you get hundreds of channels that are of digital quality, plus on the screen you know who is performing because it gives you that information. There are very few channels on satellite ... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By Reginald Sharp @ Friday, 23rd March 2007 @ 11:15 AM

A satellite radio is a special radio that receives signals broadcast by satellite. This allows the listener to follow a single channel no matter where they are because the signal's reach is not limited by station power and curvature of the Earth. Satellite radio, also called digital radio, offers commercial and distortion free, CD quality music beamed to your car radio or home stereo from space. We all have our favorite radio stations that we preset into our car radios or home stereo... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By Riley Hendersen @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 2:18 AM

Sirius satellite radio is sometimes compared to cable TV, and in a way that comparison is valid. While cable opened up new channels, new programming, and eventually channels that could go around the censorship imposed by networks, satellite radio has to be received via subscription, and so has independent shows. Like the best of cable channels, many boast no commercials. One of Sirius' favorite advertisements is the claim of "100% commercial free music," which is made possible becau... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By Daniel Millions @ Wednesday, 3rd January 2007 @ 8:24 PM

One of the great advantages of satellite radio is the fact that the programs are not interrupted by commercials. This is because the providers income comes from listeners and not from advertisers. Satellite radio services offer around 70 programs of commercial fee music channels each and you have a great variety of choices, from mainstream rock, hip-hop and dance music to folk music, opera, blues and many more. Another great thing is the absence of static. You can be driving from the Wes... more...

Technology » Satellite Radio | By Michael Hehn @ Wednesday, 3rd January 2007 @ 10:08 AM

Ham radio has a long and important history. As society and technology continue to move on to new things, a small segment continues to enjoy the hobby as well as to educate and help during disasters. WHAT IS HAM RADIO? Ham radio is the the term coined for amateur radio enthusiasts who learn to operate radios as a hobby or for practical use. Hams - as operators are called - can use various methods for transmitting messages including Morse code via telegraph, voice transmission via ra... more...