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What is Sirius Satellite Radio?We've been listening to normal radio wave broadcasts for decades. First there was AM, then FM stereo to bring new, music, and sports to our radios, whether at home or in the car. The latest invention in the world of radio is satellite radio. Rather than having to be physically close to a radio broadcaster (in a specific city, for example), satellite radio broadcasts allow you to pickup and listen to broadcast content wherever you are under the broad swath of the satellite signal. Think of is as cable TV, without the cable. Imagine you could watch cable TV anywhere, any time, in your car, in your bedroom, when visiting New York, whatever. That is how satellite radio works. All you need is the special satellite receiver (like a mini radio), and you can pick up the signal wherever you are, with all your favorite channels and stations.
Types of Sirius Satellite Radio ReceiversTo receive the Sirius Satellite broadcasts, you need a special receiver for which you pay a monthly subscription fee. You can select a car radio replacement, a home stereo unit, or a portable unit that travels with you. A sample home model is the Sirius SR-H550, for $269. It plugs into your existing stereo and brings in all the satellite channels you want for commercial free music, news, sports, whatever. One thing nice about satellite is the variety of programming. For example, in your local radio neighborhood, you are lucky if you get one channel of jazz music. But with Sirius, you get several to choose from. For portable receivers, check out the Sirius Sportster Replay ($169). You can play and pause live radio on it, and it will record the last 3/4 of an hour of whatever channel you leave it on, allowing you to replay what you missed if you step out of the car to run an errand or something. Another option is the XACT XTR2CK Sirius Receiver & Car Kit - this plug and play radio package comes with a docking station and DC power adapter ($99). The SIRIUS One Radio is an inexpensive ($49) streamlined receiver, for the simplest car connection. The Starmate Replay ($79) displays up to five lines of text and comes with a wireless FM transmitter to play back through your existing radio in your car or home. Check out Shop.Sirius.com for all the latest models.Sirius Satellite Radio InstallationWhen it comes to installation, you can do it yourself or opt for professional installation. Most retailers that carry the Sirius Satellite receivers, like Circuit City, also offer installation packages.
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