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We Know: All About Satellite Radio
What is Satellite Radio?
Satellite radio is available to subscribers and receives its signal from satellites. This gives each station a larger
range than that of any AM or FM radio station.
How Does Satellite Radio Work?
Satellite radio requires line of sight between the satellite and the
receiver's antenna. Even with this limitation, listeners can hear a particular
station almost regardless of where it's located.
Things to Know About Satellite Radio
If you're shopping for satellite radio service, keep these things in mind:
- Monthly subscription fees vary, but most are at least $13 per month.
- Sound quality is less than that of CDs.
- The variety of programming is extensive.
- Some satellite stations have commercials, while others are commercial-free.
- American satellite companies include XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio.
- The satellite company that serves the European, Asian, and African markets is WorldSpace.
- Satellite radio receivers can be portable, installed in vehicles, installed in homes, or be online for computers.
- Reception of satellite radio is often available when AM or FM radio stations aren't.
- Each satellite company requires the use of their own satellite equipment.
- Satellite radio offers channels dedicated to pop, rap, opera, rock, classical, show tunes, jazz, blues, country and western,
weather reports, traffic reports, and many other choices.
- Because the FAA does not monitor satellite radio, station content is uncensored.
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