How To Choose A Good Tuner From The Bad

Choosing a tuner for your system is of little difference from choosing other components. When auditioning other components, people are primarily concerned with their sound quality, not their technical performance.

Who Can Access Satellite Radio?

Satellite radio is definitely a growing technology and each month the number of people receiving it's broadcasting continues to grow steadily. So who can access satellite radio?

How Does Satellite Radio Work?

You have probably been hearing a lot about satellite radio lately, and there is no doubt that you will be hearing even more about it soon. If you haven't adopted this new technology into your entertainment and information mix, then you may not understand it very well. So let's help you get the facts on how this new technology works.

Take Your Tunes With You Using A Portable Satellite Radio

The days of Walkmans, and portable AM/FM radios are gone. Here comes the next portable wave of technology to rival the MP3 player. Portable satellite radios, hours and hours of commercial free music, news, comedy, and sports. From the comfort of anywhere in America.

HD Radio Update: Clear Channel and Entercom Begin Roll-out of HD2 Channels

Clear Channel Communications and Entercom, two of America's largest broadcasting companies, have begun implementing multicasting in the form of HD2 channels. This article explains what these HD2 channels are and includes information on what Entercom and Clear Channel are doing in some of their markets.

Now Might Be a Great Time to Purchase a Satellite Radio But Stop and Think Before you Buy

If you've been thinking about buying an XM or Sirius Radio, now might be a good time. But there are a couple of things to consider before you sign up ...

Satellite Radio - It's Not Your Father's Sputnik

Ever wonder how this whole satellite radio thing works? I mean, it seems to be THE thing now. Many auto manufacturers are installing satellite radio receivers in their new automobiles, and there are home and portable models available through your favorite electronics outlet. But what is it? How does it work? Why should I pay for radio?

Direct Connection - The Only Way for Many to Receive Satellite Radio Programming

A direct, or hardwired connection, is by far the best option to receive Satellite radio programming in your vehicle at close to cd quality.

Is Satellite Radio for You?

You’ve heard people mention it and you see the ads on TV, but what in the world is it? Satellite radio is a form of service that one subscribes to. With satellite radio, you can literally receive radio services anywhere in the world…minus the static and commercials.

HD Radio Technology and Multicasting or More Is Really Better

HD radio technology delivers pure, crystal-clear sound. In fact, it makes AM radio sound like FM and FM radio sound like you were listening to a CD. This exciting, new technology also permits multicasting. Read why this makes more a lot better ...

HD Radio Technology -- the Hottest New Thing in Sound -- Explained

HD Radio technology promises to do for radio what HDTV has done for television. Here's what you need to know about this exciting, new digital technology and what it can do for you ...

Sirius Remembers September 11 in 2005 with Commemorative Events

SIRIUS satellite radio has made an effort to reach out to those affected by September 11. Uninterrupted coverage and observance held at the World Trade Center site. Reading of victims' names by their siblings and several other commemorative events will begin at approximately 8:30 am ET and conclude at 1:00 pm ET on channel 126. The observance will pause at four moments—twice to mark the times that each plane hit the towers, and twice to mark the time when each tower fell.

Canada - Here Comes Satellite Radio!

The applicants are Sirius Canada and Canadian Satellite Radio, each of which has a U.S. partner. Details of the new Canadian content commitments were not immediately available but the number of French-language channels will be increased to four from three. As part of the agreement, CSR and Sirius have been forces to increase the French-language influence and broadcasting. Both promise to include 8 Canadian channels, which are half English and half French.

XM Radio Needs Roadway Tunnel Satellite Service Relays

Recently I drove thru the Boston Tunnel after traveling up the East Coast. I noticed after going thru several tunnels along the way that the XM Radio cut out. Of course I was not surprised as it is hard to get a signal while underground from a satellite. Yet each time I entered a tunnel, I happened to be listening to a really great song on the 80’s station.

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