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satellite radio
Last modified: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Satellite radio, also called subscription radio (SR) or
digital radio is a satellite-based radio
broadcast service. It uses direct broadcasting satellites (DBS) a
type of satellite used for consumer services such as radio and television
programs. A direct broadcasting satellite is similar to a fixed service
satellite (FSS), but offers a higher power output requiring smaller
antennas for receiving the signal.
Satellite radios are most commonly used by consumers in automobiles as it
offers better sound quality and more station programming choices over
traditional AM and FM radio. The two most notable satellite radio providers
include Sirius and
XM. The two companies merged in 2007 to create a single
satellite radio network in the United States and Canada. In the United States,
satellite radio providers are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.
Consumers typically pay for Satellite radio programming on a monthly
subscription basis.
HowStuffWorks: How Satellite Radio Works XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio each launched such a service at the beginning of the 21st century. Satellite radio, also called digital radio, offers uninterrupted, near CD-quality music beamed to your radio from space.
Sirius Satellite Radio With SIRIUS Satellite Radio, you can listen to what you want, when you want, wherever you are.
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