Tips on Satellite Radio

| Wednesday, January 18, 2012
By Olga Wright


Satellite radio uses different technology than terrestrial radio. Instead of relying on the analog signals transmitted through a ground based antenna, satellite radio uses a network of satellites to transmit data to your stereo. It has advantages, and can be a great solution for some drivers. Here's a quick look at the difference between satellite and terrestrial radio.

You can also schedule the recording of your favorite shows should you be unable to listen to them. It is very easy replay and pause up to 30 minutes of XM programming and the music manager software allows you to upload and manage MPA/WMA files. There is a generous 2 GB memory on board, which is further expandable with a microSD card. Weighing 2.4 pounds and costing around $150, there's a lot of technology packed into this little unit.

Also if you are looking for a hand held satellite radio and price around $390, take a look at the Sirius Stiletto 2. This good looking, robust and extremely versatile handset benefits from the superior Sirius satellite reception for crystal clear clarity of sound. And allows you to schedule recordings and capture up to 100 hours of Sirius programs.With expandable memory through a microSD card, the possibilities are endless with this little beauty. The Sirius satellite radio delivers over 130 channels of music and other channel, and the 60+music channels are completely commercial free.

Station Availability Another benefit to satellite radio is the sheer number of stations available. With terrestrial radio you are usually limited to a handful of stations that you can pick up in your area. If you enjoy listening to more alternative music you may be stuck with having to listen to CD's or an mp3 player. This isn't a bad thing, it just can get irritating listening to the same music over and over again.

What you may find different in listening to the radio in this digital age is that there will be less talk time, less intros and just good quality music. The disc jockey does still exist in satellite radio, but he takes more of a back seat. He will prepare the songs for the next hour and compile them onto a format that is like an MP3 to play; long gone are the days where records got stuck or jumped on your favorite show.

Associated Costs Where terrestrial radio is free, satellite radio is not. You will need a receiver that is designed for this. Most newer cars will have stereos that are already equipped with the satellite feature. New car stereos that are purchased aftermarket are also equipped. If your stereo isn't, you can purchase a standalone receiver. You won't need any special tools to install a standalone unit in your car.

The footprints that are used in order for these digital broadcasts are huge, and the advantage of this is that you will never have to retune your set on a long journey again. A country the size of Britain needs only footprint to cover even the furthest of points, America starting with two, one for the west coast, and the other for the east. In order to successfully listen to this kind of radio, you do not need to worry about having a huge parabolic dish like those required for television. A simple digital aerial is sufficient, and this will allow you to obtain excellent reception wherever you are, even if you are on the move.




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