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Yeah this is what they're doing now. It'd be great if they had XM in the same configuration as what Sirius is now. That way legacy receivers benefit from one satellite in a geosynchronous orbit and one in a Molniya orbit. My comment on the signal coming from 4 locations was based on the...

I can't locate the verbiage stating that yes this is a requirement but have found the following interesting tidbits: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-08-178A1.doc Sirius CEO discusses post-XM merger service plans - USATODAY.com

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe one of the conditions of the Sirius XM merger being approved was that everyone would be able to continue receiving with their current equipment. It was SiriusXM's choice to consolidate programming to save costs on their end. What I would have liked to see...

Around 2003 I switched from XM to Sirius because of XM's geostationary satellites. XM's coverage in Newfoundland and Labrador was lackluster to say the least. The 85W satellite drops off coverage around Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. Reception is dependent on 115W further east of there...

Sirius' sats transmit for the duration that their ground track is north of the Equator. The antenna radiation beam is steered towards North America. However, since the satellites are ~60,000km away from Earth when in the northern loop of the figure eight ground track pattern over North...

EIRP is greater than what's used for DBS services, but the SDARS antenna is also omnidirectional with a lot less gain than a 18+" dish. The biggest reason why precipitation and atmospheric moisture effects DirecTV/Dish network/ExpressVu/etc and not Sirius/XM AS MUCH is because of the frequency...

Stern is not on in Canada because Sirius Canada decided not to add him initially. The CRTC allows 9 US stations for every Canadian station. I guess Sirius Canada felt that the other 90 stations were more important than Howards 2 channels. In the spring, they will either add another Canadian...

Copied from the Usenet Newsgroup alt.radio.satellite http://groups.google.com/group/alt.radio.satellite ----- Free Sirius PNP with Car kit: http://www.ecost.com/ecost/ecsplash/shop/detail~dpno~641804.asp Jensen CK100SR plug and play receiver with car kit, $59, plus a $59 rebate...

No. Not only does Sirius have multiple satellites, but they are always moving, so your reflector would have to constantly move with it in order to keep the signal aimed towards your antenna. On top of that, you would have to have yet another reflector or modify your Sirius antenna in order for...

Here's some more Sirius footprints for you: http://www.freewebs.com/vo1one/sirifoot.jpg http://www.freewebs.com/vo1one/sirius%20directional%20antenna.JPG http://www.freewebs.com/vo1one/sirius%20standard%20antenna.JPG

I understand. I had an assumption that some didn't know that the Usenet part of this board existed which I guess turned out somewhat right. Things do seem to be more tame here than on the newsgroups :)

The XM sat at 85 deg W has a sidelobe which has been heard in the Azores and this is the furthest east I know of that someone has received XM. However, once the satellites are below the horizon, there is no chance whatsoever in receiving the satellite. If it is above the horizon in your...

This is just out of curiousity. I've noticed that generally, there's 4 or 5 times as many people viewing the satellite radio forum than there are viewing alt.radio.satellite. Both contain great information and a lot of us post or read both, but a lot more people are viewing this forum than the...

New code is 1034 Free SYS1 radio Free Car Dock Free Home Dock 1yr prepaid subscription required Sirius Direct: https://home.sirius.com/webDUWI/HomePage.aspx Promo Code 1034

The Xact remote does have a volume control. Here's a review someone on SBS did of the Xact: http://www.siriusbackstage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12438 The Xact's users manual: http://www.siriusbackstage.com/manuals/XACT_Stream_Jockey_XTR1.pdf The Audiovox SIR-PNP2's manual...

Yes, the radio and kit are free, you just have to pay an annual subscription up front. Sirius Direct has sold out of the Xact and the JVC. Now with code 035 you get an Audiovox SIR-PNP2 with car kit. There's an option to get the home kit in addition to the radio and car kit for $49.99, as...

You can get a second (and third and fourth) by prepaying the reduced rate of $83.88 (the additional receiver rate). After ordering the first, you should be able to log in with the username and password you chose and it should automatically sense that you have another subscription. If it...

The previous promo code of 070 has ended but the same deal is available. Just use Sirius promo code 035 instead! It would probably be a good idea to put your order in now if you've been putting off getting one because there's no guarantee how long these promo codes will last.