Satellite Radio Broadcasting
Satellite radio has a number of broadcasting channels that air commercial-free music. They also are not regulated by the FCC, so their show hosts, like Howard Stern, are able to say pretty much whatever they want. However, the number of different channels that are available to listeners continues to be a key factor in subscriptions for both XM and Sirius.
On Sirius radio, music, sports, news, talk, and entertainment categories are all available. Music stations include genres like pop, dance, and hip-hop. They also offer a variety of stations you may not find in every city, like country, Christian, jazz, classical, and international music.
Along the sports line, each major sport has its own dedicated broadcasting. For example, football fans can enjoy NFL radio, while the same goes for NASCAR, NBA, MBL, and others depending on your satellite radio provider. Other sports shows available include college sports, soccer, horse racing, lacrosse, and more.
When you consider satellite radio channels that are related to news programs, you have a wide variety that includes politics, United States news, international news, financial news, public radio, and religion. Some of the more popular networks like NPR, CNN, the BBC, the Weather Channel, and Fox News are available on one or more of the satellite radio channels.
More popular satellite channels include the talk and entertainment programs, which are available uncensored to listeners. As such, radio personalities like Howard Stern, are able to express themselves freely. Additionally, other popular hosts, like Martha Stewart, Barbara Walters, and Oprah can also be found on various channels.
Although there are some satellite channels that are available on both XM and Sirius, there are others that offer exclusive programming. Generally, it is the exclusive programs that are provided through each network that makes a listener choose one over the other. However, there are some listeners that subscribe to both providers so that they can gain access to all available channels.
In the near future, the merger between XM and Sirius will allow listeners to get the best of both networks. While each one uses different equipment and signals to broadcast their information, the merger will most likely create a type of converter, as well as a new system, that will allow listeners easier access to their favorite programs.
Until then, the only option available is to pick on type of satellite radio channels over the other provider or choose to subscribe to both. Most people pick the one that interests them the most, purchase the receiver, and start enjoying their new satellite radio.
Source by Bob Maines
