| Are you interested in satellite radio but have some | | | | will allow you to play it over your radio. |
| questions about it? If you do, you should read on. | | | | Can I get local stations over satellite? |
| This article will attempt to answer some of the most | | | | No, you can only get local stations with an FM |
| frequently asked questions about satellite radio. | | | | receiver. |
| What is satellite radio? | | | | Can I use my satellite radio in my home? |
| This is the most basic question of course. Satellite | | | | Yes, you can get satellite radio in your home. Some |
| radio is a subscription based service where users can | | | | radios will even allow you to transfer the receiver |
| receive music and talk programming on their radios | | | | from your car to your homes stereo. |
| broadcast from a satellite. | | | | What kind of programming is available? |
| How does it sound? | | | | All sorts of programs are available. You can find talk |
| Since it is broadcast in an all digital format, satellite | | | | shows, music stations broadcasting all genres of |
| radio will sound better than your standard FM station. | | | | music (many commercial free) sports, weather and |
| It will have music quality compatible to a CD player. | | | | even traffic in major cities. |
| Do I have to buy a new radio? | | | | I have Sirius and want to switch to XM. Can I use |
| Unfortunately yes you do have to buy a new radio. | | | | the same radio? |
| Your current radio will not be capable of receiving the | | | | No, the two major providers (Sirius and XM) do not |
| satellite signal. If you do not want to completely | | | | use compatible equipment. If you want to switch |
| replace your radio, you can purchase an adapter that | | | | providers you will have to buy all new equipment. |