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