Yesterday complaints, todays rumors, tomorrows reality

Just as I begin a short rant about Sirius XM and Apples iPhone playing nice to give me Howard Stern on my iPhone. Rumors of Apple Buying Sirius XM.
Here is the first part of a blog post. I'm looking for the siriusxm.com article about being bought by Apple.

Last week Mel Karmazin watched shares in Sirius XM Satellite Radio plummet 40% to sub $1-land. Why? The CEO gave a bearish view on 2009 subscriber growth. And he didn't exactly reassure anyone when he joked about lending the company his own company money when $300 million in convertible debt comes due in February.

In retrospect, he tells the WSJ, that probably wasn't the best thing to say:

"I wish I didn't say it," he said. "I tend to be candid. I said something off-handed. I wish it was as simple as that." Ultimately, he says there has been "a tremendous overselling of the stock" and that his company "is heading toward making a bunch of money in the future."

He'd also love to take Sirius XM private. Also, he'd like a pony.

"How do you find [the money] today?" If the company were generating positive cash flow, which he expects it to do for the full year in 2009, privatization would become much more feasible, he says.

And by the way: How many times do you think Howard Stern has rethought his move from CBS?

Talk-show host Howard Stern's five-year, $500 million pay package, announced in 2004, included 34.4 million shares payable to him and his agent, Don Buchwald. Then, the shares were worth about $110 million; by the time he joined the company in 2006, they were worth more than $220 million because of the stock's sharp rise. Today, those shares would be worth $32.6 million.

www.SiriusXM.com - Where Howard Stern comes head-to-head with Oprah

Where is Sirius XM on my iPhone?

Sirius XM joined, where is www.SiriusXM.com and more importantly, when will I be able to listen to Sirius XM on my Apple iPhone?
Where are the flip4mac guys with the answer to my problem?
I need Sirius XM, but more importantly HOWARD STERN on my iPhone!!

If you own a satellite radio, you'll soon have the option to get even more channels than the 130 or so that you already receive. You can thank Uncle Sam for the increased variety -- and for the higher fees it will cost you.

The two satellite services, XM and Sirius, have been offering different programs since the two companies were launched about seven years ago.

Sirius has Howard Stern, XM has Bob Edwards. Sirius has the NFL, XM has Major League Baseball. XM has programs hosted by Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, while Sirius has a Bruce Springsteen channel and will launch a three-hour Beatles show tomorrow.

But all that competition will begin to disappear over the next few months, now that the Federal Communications Commission has agreed to let the two services merge into Sirius XM Radio.

First up will be new "Best of Both" packages that will let subscribers to one service add channels from the other service. The channels to be included in the packages haven't been announced, but price has: an extra $4 per month added to the regular monthly rate of $12.95.

The new merged company is also under an FCC-imposed deadline to come up with radios that can receive either service. The radios are supposed to be on the market within the next nine months. CEO Mel Karmazin said last week that they will be available well before that deadline.

Now that Howard Stern and Oprah have merged

F...The FCC - SiriusXM - Free Markets

If both the Federal communication commission and the Department of Justice approve the merger of the two service providers then things might change a little. These days there are three space-based radio broadcasters namely Sirius Satellite Radio, XM Satellite Radio and World Space Satellite radio. At that time only four companies applied for a license to broadcast over that band. The XM and Sirius satellite radios offer about hundred channels under their current plans. But if in case you are already an XM or Sirius customer, you wouldn't have to replace your old radio.
Federal Communication Commission that is FCC allocated a spectrum in the "S" band that is frequency of 2.3 Giga Hertz for nationwide broadcasting of satellite based Digital Audio Radio Service (DARS). But if you want to pick and choose your own channels from both networks, you would have to pay a little extra and purchase a new receiver. Working of satellite radio is like that of satellite television. But no one will ever want the two companies to get out of the scenario as people are really happy from the commercial free music which satellite radio offers. That is you have to purchase a receiver and pay a monthly subscription fee for a certain number of channels. After the merger of the two companies happens, the merged company will offer a few options. The Federal Communication Commission gave licenses to two of these companies in late nineties. He enjoys helping people decide on electronic gadgets from telephones to XM Radio and choosing the perfect XM Satellite Radio system for their needs. In all satellite radio helps us a lot.

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Tymon Hytem has worked in the electronics field for the past 15 years. These satellite radio companies are comparing the significance of their service to the impact that cable television had on television around thirty years ago. All this depends on whether the merger is approved or not. Also known as compact disc Radio earlier but presently Sirius Satellite Radio and American Mobile Radio presently XM Satellite Radio paid more than eighty million dollars each to use space in the S-band for digital satellite transmission. The audience won't be able to pick up local stations using satellite radio services, but they will have access to hundreds of stations offering a variety of music genres. There are slight variances in the three satellite radio companies' systems.

The main key components of the three satellite radio systems are Satellites, Ground repeaters and Radio receivers. Every company has a different plan for its broadcasting system, but the systems do share similarities. Then you can subscribe to fifty channels from either XM or Sirius for about seven dollars, or you could get a "best-of" package of 100 channels selected from both networks for about fifteen dollars.
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Sirius or Xm Satellite Radios??

Just as many TV viewers have come to consider cable TV a life necessity, so too is satellite radio becoming a mainstream replacement for traditional AM/FM listening. Yes you have to pay for it, but just as with cable, you get way more channels and edgier, more innovative programming. Plus, you don’t lose your favorite station as you travel across the state or country. And satellite players show the artist and name of the song, which is definitely a plus for those who like to know what they’re listening to. In the U.S. there are just two main players in the satellite radio industry, Sirius and XM. WorldSpace, which has been broadcasting the longest and covers the most area, currently does not offer coverage in the United States. So with just two providers to pick from, one would think that the choice would be easy, but each has its own pluses and drawbacks and the decision usually comes down to budget and personal preferences.

How It Works

In 1992, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allocated a spectrum in the "S" band (2.3 GHz) for nationwide broadcasting of satellite-based Digital Audio Radio Service (DARS). Of the four companies that applied for licenses, only two were granted rights to broadcast; Sirius (formerly CD Radio) and XM (formerly American Mobile Radio). Each company has satellites in orbit above the earth to transmit their programming. Programs are beamed to one of the satellites, which then transmits the signal to the ground, where your radio receiver picks up one of the channels within the signal. Signals are also be beamed to ground repeaters for listeners in urban areas where the satellite signal can be interrupted.

In many ways, Sirius has set the tone for the industry, being the first to offer commercial free programming on all its music channels and has larger selection of receivers, adapters and other products. XM has a cheaper subscription fee, at least for its basic plan, which offers much the same fare as its competitor.

Both providers have partnered with automobile manufacturers to offer satellite radio in new car models. And each has systems that will search the channels for your favorite music and alert you when and where the songs are playing. Choosing between the two companies can be difficult since each has its advantages. Here is some information that may help listeners choose between the two.

XM Radio

XM satellite radio offers 68 commercial-free music channels, 33 news, sports, and talk & entertainment channels and 21 dedicated traffic and weather channels. XM is the exclusive satellite radio provider of FOX Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio and the world's only 24-hour NASCAR Radio channel. It does not offer NFL programming.

Equipment

XM has several choices in equipment. For just under $120, you can get the Delphi XM Roady receiver. This complete package comes with a micro-antenna, cassette adaptor, 12V power adaptor, and a universal mounting bracket. For another $10, you can upgrade to the Roady2, proclaimed as the smallest satellite receiver available. In addition to the typical satellite radio features, it allows you to scroll up to 20 stock symbols and has 30 channel presets.

The Delphi XM SKYFi is a receiver with a more advanced display. It gives you more information about each song and the five-line display lets you see what's playing on other XM channels before you switch. The SKYFi2, which costs $30 more, gives pause and play functions. It must be combined with an adaptor kit for home, vehicle or audio system. These adapters range from $70-$100 in price.

Coming in November of 2004, the Delphi XM MyFi, touted as the world's first XM2go receiver, becomes available from XM. It comes with car kit, home kit, rechargeable battery, headphones, antennas and more for $349.99.

Sirius

Sirius satellite radio offers 65 channels of commercial free music, plus more than 50 channels of great sports, news and entertainment programming. They are the only one of the two competitors to offer NFL coverage, including play-by-play action and pre-game gab.

Equipment

Siruis offers a host of equipment options. Customers can choose from over 15 plug and play options. Average receivers sell for $99.95 and can be combined with a car or home adapter, or a choice of different boomboxes. For the same $99.95, the Sirius Sportster adds special features for the sports enthusiast such as Game Alert, which prompts you when your favorite NFL or other sports teams are playing and Game Zone, which lists all of the play-by-play games and scores on Sirius by league.

Or for $149.99 you can cover all your listening needs with the Sanyo CRSR-10 Plug & Play System. It includes home and car kits for use at home, office, truck, RV, boat or car and antennas for home and car. It has 20 presets and a built-in wireless FM transmitter for use on all 100 FM frequencies. If a boombox is not your style, you can go with a home system that integrates with you existing audio equipment. Prices range from $250 up to $2000.

You can put a headunit in your car, throw in a tuner and antenna and you’re wired for satellite in your vehicle without the portable receiver and adapter. Sirius has over 15 headunits to choose from in prices ranging from under $200 to over $1000. Some of the more reasonably priced units come with CD players and removable fronts.

Satellite radio appears to be here to stay. The offerings keep getting better and the decision between the two keeps getting tougher. Equipment is available at store locations and websites of retailers like Wal-Mart and Best Buy and through the providers’ websites. For static free, commercial free radio listening and your favorite stations wherever you go, satellite radio is the choice of millions. Installation and activation are easy. In fact the toughest decision may be deciding which provider to choose.

About the Author
C.J. Gustafson is a successful freelance writer for http://www.1st-Dish-TV.net, a consumer guide for free DirecTV satellite dish systems and free Dish Network satellite TV systems. She frequently writes on topics such as satellite TV and car audio accessories.

www.SiriusXM.com - New Site for Stern and Oprah

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Here it comes, the new combines website for Sirius and XM Satellite Radio

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