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About Satellite Radio
Satellite radio is often considered one of the biggest improvements in broadcasting since the introduction of the FM band.
Satellite radio is also known as pay-radio or subscription radio because you must pay a subscription through a service provider.
Programs not available to FM or AM bands are made available to listeners through the satellite radio; the concept is very similar to cable tv.
The delivery of the radio programs is done through satellites; hence the name. The signals are initiated by stations on Earth and redirected by satellites to subscribers.
The radio signal is broadcasted by communication satellites to a much larger area than traditional terrestrial radio antennas.
Thanks to satellite radio service providers such as WorldSpace , Sirius and XM Radio, most of the world have access to satellite radio. The entire continental United States enjoys full coverage for satellite radio.
Because satellite radio works off of a digital signal, the programming is consistently clear and static-free which is a huge step up from traditional radio signals.
Because satellite radio makes revenue through the subscriptions as oppose to advertisements, programs you enjoy from satellite radio are almost always commercial-free.
To begin listening to satellite radio you will need the actual satellite radio, a satellite radio antenna and a subscription to the service you choose.
Depending on the satellite radio company and your satellite radio subscription, you may require a different set of hardware to receive and play the signals being offered to you.
Every satellite radio receiver is given a Radio ID which is basically a unique serial number for the receiver. You will also get an activation code for your satellite radio receiver when you get a subscription.
Another big advantage of satellite radio is that you also get data pertaining to the program you are listening to such as the name of the artist, the title of the song, and the name of the channel.
This makes it easier for you to decide which channel to listen to and which program to choose.
Satellite radio also offers exclusive sports programs, cultural and educational shows, news and talk-shows.
Because of the advantages of satellite radio over traditional radio such as commercial-free and static-free programming as wells as range, satellite radio receives more and more subscribers each year.
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