Basics Satellite Communication
Currently, Sirius has exclusive satellite radio broadcasting rights to all NFL and NBA games. The Sirius Satellite Radio receiver includes two parts -- the antenna module and
Sirius' spacecraft Sirius 1 through Sirius 4 were manufactured by Space Systems/Loral. Sirius Radio is based in New York City. On March 1, 2004, XM Radio launched Instant Traffic and Weather Channels for major metropolitan markets in the United States.
XM Radio provides data services such as weather information for pilots and weather spotters, in addition to real-time weather and traffic updates every two minutes for major metropolitan areas. XM Radio provides excellent coast-to-coast signal coverage to the densely populated regions of Canada through its satellites and a robust ground repeater network installed in major metropolitan areas. Cadillac is including XM enabled receivers in their high-end cars starting next year.
XM Radio's listeners still have access TO their local AM & FM stations for local content. Earlier satellite TV systems used very large dish receivers in order to focus the distant signals onto a powered antenna. Portable satellite radios that also store and play back MP3 files will soon be available.
If you plan on listening to satellite radio exclusively in your car, consider going with a dedicated car satellite radio tuner. Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio offer weather and traffic reports in selected major markets. Plug-and-play satellite radios are the most popular options on the market for getting XM or SIRIUS. If you want to listen to satellite radio content in places where you can't receive a live satellite signal, then a portable satellite radio is the ideal solution.
