| Satellite radio is the latest trend in the | | | | |
| world of radio entertainment. It is also | | | | There are three types of satellite radios to |
| known as subscription radio and pay radio. | | | | choose from. They are: |
| This is due to the fact that a paid | | | | |
| subscription is required in order to access | | | | Dedicated car or home radio. As the names |
| it. The reason for the paid subscription is | | | | imply, the signal is picked up by your car or |
| because it has programs that are not offered | | | | home stereo systems. |
| by traditional AM and FM stations. | | | | |
| | | | Plug and Play Radio. With this system you can |
| How Does Satellite Radio Work? | | | | listen to the radio in either your home or |
| | | | your car, with just one subscription. |
| As the name implies, satellite radio uses | | | | |
| satellites to send the programs to listeners. | | | | Portable radio. This radio features a |
| The radio signal goes from the earth-based | | | | rechargeable battery. The antenna is built in |
| stations to the space satellites, then back | | | | and you can listen to it with headphones. You |
| down to the radio receivers. The signals | | | | can take this type of radio wherever you go. |
| reach a much larger area than regular radio | | | | |
| antennas. Satellite radio is now available to | | | | What are the Benefits of Satellite Radio? |
| most of the world. | | | | |
| | | | The benefits of satellite radio are many. |
| What is Needed to Listen to Satellite Radio? | | | | These include: |
| | | | |
| To begin enjoying this service, you will need | | | | Clear, static free reception |
| the actual satellite radio. This is also | | | | |
| known as a receiver or tuner. An antenna is | | | | It's almost totally commercial free. |
| also required. You will need a subscription | | | | |
| to one of the providers in order to get the | | | | More than 100 programs that span different |
| programming on your receiver. Three such | | | | types of music. |
| providers are: | | | | |
| | | | Exclusive talk shows, news, sports, cultural |
| WorldSpace-available in Europe, Asia and | | | | and educational programs. From Howard Stern |
| Africa. | | | | to Martha Stewart, there's something for |
| | | | everyone. |
| XM Radio-available in North America. | | | | |
| | | | The data transmitted includes the name and |
| Sirius-also available in North America. | | | | artist of songs and programs, as well as the |
| | | | channel. With this feature you can easily |
| Because the providers have exclusive rights | | | | choose what you want to listen to. |
| to the individual radio signals that they | | | | |
| send out, each has different hardware that | | | | Although some may question why they should |
| pick up these individual signals. Each | | | | pay for radio when they can listen to free FM |
| receiver has a Radio ID, or serial number. | | | | and AM stations, more and more people are |
| Once you have a subscription, you will get an | | | | choosing satellite radio subscriptions. With |
| activation code that will allow you to begin | | | | so many choices of music and programs to |
| receiving the radio signals. | | | | listen to and the virtual commercial free |
| | | | environment, they consider it well worth the |
| What Types of Satellite Radios are there? | | | | price. |