Emerging technologies always take
some time to get really established and then all of a
sudden they just take off and it seems like everyone is
using it. Eventually, there comes a time when you can't
seem to even remember not using it. CDs and DVDs are a
good example, as well as cable and satellite TV. Well,
one of those new technologies is happening right now and
that is satellite radio.
Sirius Satellite Radio
For years we have been used to tuning into our local
radio stations and putting up with bad reception at
times, and ads all the time. But satellite radio is
poised to put that all behind us. Here are the top 5
reasons that you need satellite radio right now:
1. More choices, more to listen to. If you tune in to
local radio you probably don't have more than just a
handful of stations that you listen to regularly, simply
because there is a small pool of broadcasts made in any
given area. Not so on satellite radio. Both XM and
Sirius offer more than 100 channels of pure
entertainment including sports, talk, kids programming,
and every kind of music that you can imagine. Always on,
available wherever you go.
2. Crystal clear sound. Satellite radio broadcasts are
made in digital format, so they are much higher quality
than land-based radio. They also aren't prone to the
limitations of standard radio. For instance, travel
about 30- 50 miles and you will most likely lose your
clear reception on almost any radio station. With
satellite radio you can travel across the entire US and
still have clear, CD-like sound with no interruption.
3. No commercials. How much time do you think you have
wasted in life having to listen to ads and commercials
on the radio that you really don't care about, just to
be able to get the programming that you want? I'll bet
it adds up to quite a bit. Imagine not having to put up
with those kind of time wasters any more. You get to
listen to only what you want to listen to for as long as
you want to listen.
4. Unique programming. The standard radio stations are
all controlled by the FCC and that means that you can
only get certain types of entertainment on them. Howard
Stern has famously pushed the boundaries of publicly
available radio for some time, and has now switched to
satellite radio as it allows you to have more freedom to
listen to whatever programming that interests you.
5. Great for travel. No need to pack up the CD player
and all your CDs when traveling to listen to your
favorite music, just listen to your satellite radio. No
fumbling with tuning in the station or hunting for
another one, just set it and forget it. And enjoy!
There are lots of other good reasons for choosing
satellite radio for entertainment and information, but
whatever reasons you choose, one thing is very clear. If
you get satellite radio, you will wonder in just a very
short time how you ever got along without it.
Jim Johnson is a successful author and publisher on
consumer related matters. You can find out more about
satellite radio and satellite radio services by visiting
our Satellite Radio Review website.