Satellite Radio

On February 19, 2007, SIRIUS and XM announced a $13-billion merger between the two satellite radio providers. This led many to believe that they could change the XM receiver's programming to the...

Sirius Satellite Radio's "artist alerts" inform you when a favorite artist is playing on any of Sirius' many channels. If you've lost interest in a given artist, however, you can stop receiving...

The basic purpose of an antenna is to increase the receptive power of the device it's attached to. You can make a simple FM antenna that will increase the reception of any FM receiver that has an...

The Ridgeline RTS is a full-size truck made by Honda. The factory stereo that comes in the Ridgeline RTS features a CD player and auxiliary jack, but no satellite radio capabilities. This does not...

If you receive your television programming through an antenna, you may want to boost your digital signal. Cable and satellite providers work through receiver boxes, so if you subscribe to a cable...

Although most 2010 car models include satellite radio options, many cars from earlier years do not. Still, you can listen to satellite radio in your car even if you only have a terrestrial radio...

Your "atomic clock" probably isn't an actual atomic clock. Consumer atomic clocks synchronize on a regular basis with one of the actual atomic clocks someplace in the world. The process of...

The Pioneer Inno is a portable satellite radio device designed to play Sirius/XM radio. Although it can record songs and store them on its 1GB flash drive--enough for up to 50 hours of music--the...

XM radio is a satellite broadcast service that beams transmissions to XM radio players. If you connect an XM radio player to your stereo, you can listen to satellite radio wherever your home...

XM is a satellite radio company which broadcasts music, talk, sports and comedy from two satellites over the U.S. Because of this, drivers can listen to one station no matter where they happen to...

A Sirius radio receives satellite broadcasts. You must pay a monthly subscription for Sirius service. In addition, you need to purchase a Sirius radio, which can be more expensive than a...

XM satellite radio provides excellent entertainment while traveling, motorcycling and boating--especially in locations where you can't get any other radio signals. The satellite radio equipment is...

Converting a terrestrial-based radio to satellite functionality is as simple as buying a satellite radio with a car kit. Converting an already satellite-based radio to another satellite company is...

Although most people think of satellite radio as a road-trip luxury, the fact is that satellite radio is used every day and by people in all walks of life. Even farmers and ranchers are putting...

XM recently merged with the Sirius satellite company to create Sirius XM satellite radio. If you subscribe to the satellite radio service, you can either have a built-in car radio or a radio that...

XM Radio is a subscription-based radio service that is broadcast to specialized receivers from satellites. These receivers can be used in the car or at home in conjunction with an existing stereo...

HD radio offers a variety of programming, including music and talk radio. However, you won't be able to enjoy these programs if you don't have clear reception. A strong signal is necessary to...

Satellite radio has become very popular over the past few years because of the wide variety of programs available. From Sports to Big Band Oldies music, there is something for everyone. The...

A Sirius radio antenna is used to receive signals broadcast by the satellites launched by Sirius Satellite Radio. A Sirius antenna may be attached to the roof of a car or outside or inside of a home.

The most common location to install a car satellite antenna is on the roof of the vehicle. The roof helps ensure a direct line of sight between the antenna and the satellite; an antenna installed...

As technology has replaced those large satellite dishes with relatively smaller ones, the old satellite dishes have more or less lost their purpose. As a result, many people have old-fashioned...

A car satellite antenna allows you to enjoy satellite radio from your vehicle. The only way you can enjoy this signal, however, is by properly installing the antenna. Anything that blocks the...

Sirius satellite radio offers far more variety and channel selection than conventional radio, and the process of installing a Sirius radio in your vehicle is quite simple. You can connect a...

A circulator is a ferrite device that has three ports. You can make a circulator to circulate in either counterclockwise direction or clockwise direction. It is sometimes also called a "duplexer."...

Connect your XM radio to your house speakers through your computer to listen to your favorite satellite radio stations with optimal sound output. Save money by listening to XM radio this way...

If you have XM radio in your car or home stereo, you can listen to "The Spectrum" or "Elvis Radio" whenever you'd like. But for those times when you're on your back porch with your Mac laptop, you...

Many vehicles only have one auxiliary input (or none at all) which makes having multiple audio peripherals cumbersome. If you want to listen to your XM or MP3 player, you may have to switch out...

XM Satellite Radio has revolutionized the way we listen to radio and works in nearly every car, with the exception of those that do not have the appropriate antenna. XM SureConnect solves this...

The Delphi MyFi is a portable tuner for Sirius XM satellite radio. The MyFi not only plays live satellite transmissions, but also allows users to record the transmission for later playback, as...

Satellite radio is designed to work efficiently while providing digital, uncensored programming. Once in a while, though, a technical issue might occur that will require some troubleshooting...

The Stiletto 2 satellite radio receiver is used to listen to Sirius Satellite Radio programming. The Stiletto 2 functions like a standard MP3 player, acting as a radio receiver while you're on the...

Satellite radio has been around for the better part of a decade. Originally there were two satellite companies, Sirius and XM, but they have recently merged together and now act as one company. ...

Whenever someone decides to get an XM radio for their car, the person typically leaves the installation to a technician at an electronics store and picks up the finished product later in the day....

One common problem XM Radio subscribers face involves not getting all of the 170 satellite radio channels for which they paid. If you experience that, it likely means you haven't properly...

Unlike regular AM or FM radio signals broadcast by local stations, satellite radio signals (from providers like XM, Sirius or 1WorldSpace) blanket an entire country or continent with an encrypted...

Digital radio has become popular since the use of digital media players. iTunes and Windows Media Player have digital radio streams for FM broadcasts.

Those driving in Toyota, General Motors and other vehicles equipped with XM satellite radio have little trouble picking up the satellite signal. But those who have hooked up their home stereo...

Sirius Satellite Radio is one of only two satellite radio services in the United States. (The other one, XM Satellite Radio, is owned by the same company following a 2008 buyout.) For the cost of...

Perhaps your first taste of XM satellite radio was in your car or truck, where XM is a standard feature in General Motors, Toyota and other vehicles. But the sounds of "The Spectrum" and "E Street...

Sirius XM satellite radio provides so much variety in talk and music all year round that it's no surprise that they provide a healthy platter of Christmas music stations each year. Finding their...

After the merger with XM, Sirius has become the leader in satellite radio. Compared to terrestrial radio, the benefits are enormous. Vast numbers of channels and CD quality sound are just some of...

The RCA Victor Model BP-10 was released in 1941. Using the newly invented miniature vacuum tube technology, the BP-10 made it possible for listeners to take their entertainment with them. Vintage...

Before being able to use a satellite radio, the device must be activated in order to receive programming. The process allows the satellites which deliver the programming to validate that the...

Buyers of new cars by General Motors, Toyota and other manufacturers are familiar with XM satellite radio because it is a built-in feature. But if you want to take the sounds of Bob Dylan's Theme...

Pioneer XM satellite radio receivers are powered by a rechargeable battery installed on the back of the receiver. Because the receivers are used in many different locations and in different ways...

Now that you have purchased your new Ford vehicle you should ensure that the factory-installed Sirius XM satellite radio is activated. Sirius XM is available factory-installed in 23 Ford and...

The Pioneer Inno is an XM satellite radio receiver with multiple features. One of the main features of the Inno is a song lock feature, which allows the user listening to a song to save it to his...

Whether you cross the country in the car or sit at home, listening to satellite radio releases you from classic, local radio waves. You can listen to the radio uninterrupted when traveling from...