satellite radio » sirius http://www.ksdtradio.org Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:54:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 The Satellite Radio Decision http://www.ksdtradio.org/the-satellite-radio-decision http://www.ksdtradio.org/the-satellite-radio-decision#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:24:53 +0000 admin http://www.ksdtradio.org/the-satellite-radio-decision


Everybody’s talking about satellite radio again with the long anticipated, potential merger of Sirius and XM. If you were unsure about whether or not you wanted to try it and then forgot about it, now that it’s back in the spotlight you’re faced with the same decision, only it’s likely to be a little bit easier. If the merger goes through, you won’t have to decide between the two companies because they’ll be the same thing.

With that decision out of the way, you’re free to consider whether or not satellite radio will be worth investing in. First of all, do you even know how much it costs? Today, it costs a lot less than most people think. The gear is very affordable, and subscriptions are affordable on even a modest budget.

There are lot of advantages to it. To start with, you’ll be able to listen to more than a hundred radio stations featuring a huge variety of music genres, talk shows, news, sports, comedy shows and more. If you love radio but can’t stand hearing the same songs played over and over again, you’ll appreciate this form of radio, which is all about variety and choice.

The second big advantage to satellite music is there are no commercials. If you’re one of those people who constantly flips through radio stations to avoid commercials and hear music instead, satellite is ideal. Subscriptions generate revenue for providers, so there’s no need for advertisements.

One feature most people consider an advantage of Sirius is it’s lack of censorship. Satellite radio isn’t censored and what is said and played on air is up to the stations’ discretion. This doesn’t just mean a freer use of language and broader range of topics, it means comments and opinions can be expressed without censorship, too.

Although families with small children might consider the lack of censorship on satellite radio a drawback, there is family-friendly satellite radio programming available for kids to enjoy. Of course, parent’s can also simply switch over to regular analog radio in the presence of their children, too.

By: Bob Maines

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]]> http://www.ksdtradio.org/the-satellite-radio-decision/feed 0 How to Choose Your Satellite Radio Provider http://www.ksdtradio.org/how-to-choose-your-satellite-radio-provider http://www.ksdtradio.org/how-to-choose-your-satellite-radio-provider#comments Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:51:58 +0000 admin http://www.ksdtradio.org/how-to-choose-your-satellite-radio-provider


If you are just now making the leap into satellite radio then you face an interesting dilemma. There are two satellite radio providers, Sirius and XM Radio. You might think, “Great – having to choose between only two should make my decision easier.” Unfortunately, it may not be as easy as you think. You see, the two companies proposed a merger last year. While it has not been approved yet, it hasn’t been flat out denied either.

So if you don’t want to wait and see if in fact the merger will happen, you have a choice to make and there are two sides to that choice. On one hand, you go along and compare what the two services offer, not thinking about the merger. You decide which one you think would offer you better channels and programming. You sign up and everything is going great. You’re enjoying your service and you have finally remembered which channel is located where.

Then along comes the merger and that will end up being one of two scenarios. Either everything you know and love about the provider you chose stays the same, you just get more channels to choose from (those that belonged to the other company); or, one or more of the channels that prompted you to go with the service provider you went with gets dumped to make room for a channel from the other guy.

On the other hand, if you compare providers with the idea in your mind that “oh well, when the merger happens I will get it all anyway,” you could end up disappointed. While that may be case, there is still the very real possibility that the merger won’t happen for quite some time, or even at all. So you need to make sure that you go with the provider that best suites what you are looking for right now.

Some of the key points that people compare are as follows:

Cost – this is the biggest factor for most people. The basic monthly subscription is the exact same for both companies, which right now $12.95 a month. However, with Sirius you can pay monthly but with XM you have to pay at least quarterly (paying for three months at one time). Both of those monthly subscriptions include listening online, but does not include the cost for a device (be it portable, in the home or in the car). Both of the companies give you option of prepaying for a year (or more) in advance, which when divided out would be the equivalent of “buy 11 months, get 1 month free.”

Other factors that get compared between the two providers are the cancellation policies (because you may just decide that you made the wrong choice, so you will want to know if you are going to have to pay a lot to cancel your service) and the devices that you can purchase to listen to the service on. Both companies offer players for the home, for the car and portable players.

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]]> http://www.ksdtradio.org/how-to-choose-your-satellite-radio-provider/feed 0 Satellite Radio Antennas Are More Than Useful http://www.ksdtradio.org/satellite-radio-antennas-are-more-than-useful http://www.ksdtradio.org/satellite-radio-antennas-are-more-than-useful#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:20:36 +0000 admin http://www.ksdtradio.org/15-satellite-radio-antennas-are-more-than-useful.html

What are satellite radio antennas and what are their uses? This is the question that many people ask themselves when they hear about satellite radio antennas. As you read this article you will get an idea on what a satellite radio antenna is. Also you will learn what are their uses, functions and a lot of great pointers on where to buy one, what types are there and how to take care of it.

In order for you to listen and watch your programs you need a satellite radio antenna. This allows the module that you are using to communicate with its home base; the home base includes all of the programs and it allows you to choose what you would like to view. This all sounds like something out of a sci fi movie, but it is not. Your television, radio, even your computer has a satellite radio antenna.

Now that you know what satellite radio antennas are here are some of their main functions and uses. When you turn on your satellite in order for you to watch any of your programs on it the main thing needed is the satellite radio antenna. It allows the base (your PSP) to communicate with the main base of the whole entire system. This gives you the ability to either listen to your music or watch your programs, which ever you may choose.

Many people wonder where they can buy satellite radio antennas. You may buy one in your local hardware store. There is no specific company you should purchase your antenna from because different companies make different types of these mechanisms.

The different types usually go based on the use of the satellite radio antennas. You may be buying it for your car, bike, and stereo system or maybe even just for your house. They all have the same functions and every company that makes them to does their best to suit you and all of your needs.

The best way you can take care of you satellite radio antenna is to keep it out of water, as we all know electricity and water are not what we could call the greatest of friends. Also, these should be kept out of the reach of any young children; if yours is already inside of something you should make sure that it stays in there but if not any young child can swallow it and cause much harm. If this does happen please alert the police department as quickly as you can.

Now that you know what satellite radio antennas are, their functions, where to buy one and how to care for it you are ready to buy your own. Always keep in mind that depending on what size and type of a satellite radio antenna will vary in its price range. If you buy something for cheap it won’t last too long but you did not spend that much money on it, but if you buy something expensive it will last longer even if you did spend that extra hundred dollars on it.

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You don’t have to settle for over-the-air TV and radio while at sea. Now you can have a marine satellite TV system that allows you to watch satellite TV, listen to satellite radio, and even go online.

Marine Satellite TV Antenna

Marine satellite TV antennas capture and track the signal being broadcast from a satellite. The best antennas feature:

* Dual LNB (low-noise block) converter – allows you to watch two separate programs on two TVs.

* Fast search algorithm – for fast satellite identification and acquisition.

* Dynamic Tilting – adjusts the antenna to track a satellite in extreme weather conditions.

Marine antennas vary in size from 14.5″ in diameter to 24″ in diameter, and weigh around 30 pounds.

Marine satellite TV antennas cost anywhere from $500 for a fixed mount antenna to more than $7,000 for a top-of-the-line antenna/receiver combo with all the bells and whistles.

To get a better idea about which marine satellite TV antenna would be best for your particular situation, do an Internet search for “marine satellite TV antennas” or call your local marine retailer.

When you know which antenna you want, click on the Froogle shopping comparison website – froogle.google.com – to compare prices. Here you’ll see all the marine satellite TV antennas listed by price and get more product information by clicking on a particular store’s website link.

Marine Satellite TV System

In addition to an antenna, a marine satellite TV system consists of a receiver to decode the satellite signal and send it to a TV.

You can get self-contained units that consist of an antenna and receiver, or you can get an antenna and purchase a separate receiver or get one free from DISH Network or DIRECTV (click on links below for info).

Satellite TV Programming

There are two major satellite TV providers – DISH Network and DIRECTV.

DISH Network has 350 channels of satellite TV programs, movie channels, sports packages, Sirius satellite radio, news and weather channels, and pay-per-view programs. Their prices start at $19.99 for 40 channels, and they will give you a free dish and up to four free receivers when you subscribe to their service.

DIRECTV has 250 channels of satellite TV programs, sports packages, movie channels, XM radio, news and weather, plus pay-per-view programs. Their programming starts at $41.99 for 155 channels, and they too will give you a free dish and four free receivers when you subscribe to their service.

Note: Click on the links below for more information on satellite TV programming.

Bottom Line

If you want all the comforts of home while at sea, then a marine satellite TV system is something you should consider. They’re relatively easy to install, can be set up on almost any size boat, and will give you years of enjoyment.

Visit http://www.TheSatelliteTVGuide.com for more information, ordering information, plus the latest offers and free bonuses from DISH Network satellite TV. Click on this link to compare DIRECTV vs. DISH Network.

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There are several ways you can listen to your favorite music without purchasing CDs anymore. Everything from terrestrial radio to the newly hyped satellite radio offers you the best music around. However, if you want to get the widest variety of music, online radio stations are the way to go.

There are several advantages to radio stations online over any other kind of music source. As the internet has continued to evolve, internet radio has become increasingly popular. While it has stiff competition with terrestrial radio and satellite radio, it is growing at a steady rate and has begun to develop a heavy listener base.

Online radio gives you the opportunity to listen wherever you have a computer. This way you can listen at work, at home, or on the road while traveling. You are not limited to bringing in an actual radio to work or having a radio at home.

One of the key reasons so many people prefer it over other options is because there is no membership fee of any sort. You can hop onto your computer and listen to music whenever you want without spending a penny. Satellite radio can be quite expensive just to listen to music.

Another big advantage to radio on the internet is the wide variety you have to choose from. There are hundreds of stations to choose from offering virtually any music you can think of. This way you can listen to exactly what you want as oppose to being limited to what the other forms of radio have to offer.

Often times you will find there is no signal to certain stations when you are traveling with other radio stations. Online radio stations always have a positive signal and will have no interference whatsoever to worry about. As long as you have an internet connection you will have a clear signal.

One of the most annoying facets to basic radio is the constant commercials that are played. If it were not enough we have to see them on the television, it is even worse listening to commercials on the radio. Online radio stations allow you to get away from commercials and just listen to your favorite music. There are hundreds of stations that are 100 percent commercial free.

Lastly, with the internet you can listen to radio stations that are broadcast worldwide. This is something that satellite and terrestrial radio stations are certainly limited to. This is connected with the fact that you have far more options to choose from. But it opens up the type of music you have available to you and allows you to broaden your horizon.

Hands down online radio stations are the way to go when it comes to listening to your favorite music. You have a wide variety to choose from, it will not cost you a penny, and you can access the music from anywhere around the world. This makes it a convenient and easy way to listen to all of the hottest music around.

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