31-05-2012, 12:25 PM
Satellite Radio
Satellite Radio.ppt (Size: 95.5 KB / Downloads: 141)
What Is Satellite Radio?
Satellite Radio is digital radio that receives signals from a broadcast communication satellite.
Functions any place there is a line of sight between the antenna and the satellite
Requires access to a commercial satellite for signal propagation.
Services are a commercial business entity that offers packages of channels as part of service
Requires a subscription from end users.
Sirius Satellite Radio
Operated in the United States and Canada
Provides 69 channels of music
65 channels of news, sports and entertainment
Broadcast 24 hours a day commercial free from three satellites
$12.95/mo+ $10-$15 activation
6.024 listeners as of Jan.
WorldSpace
Based in Silver Spring,MD
First stated by wanting to improve literacy in Africa
Covers Asia, Europe, and Africa
Licensed to serve Central and South America
AfriStar (serves Africa) and AsiaStar (serves Asia and Europe)
3 transmission beams; 50 channels each.
XM Satellite Radio
United States and Canada
73 music, 39 news, sports and entertainment, 29 regional traffic and weather, 23 play-by-play sports.
$12.95/mon, $7.99 internet only
Provides weather to pilots through XM WX satellite Weather data casting service.
Satellite Radio vs. Others
Monthy Fees –SR $12.95+
Listening availability- SR very high, others are moderate to low
Sound Quality-SR high, AM=very low, FM=High
Variety-SR Highest, Variable due to economic factors
Government Regulation SR low to none, others significantly regulated.
Satellite Radio.ppt (Size: 95.5 KB / Downloads: 141)
What Is Satellite Radio?
Satellite Radio is digital radio that receives signals from a broadcast communication satellite.
Functions any place there is a line of sight between the antenna and the satellite
Requires access to a commercial satellite for signal propagation.
Services are a commercial business entity that offers packages of channels as part of service
Requires a subscription from end users.
Sirius Satellite Radio
Operated in the United States and Canada
Provides 69 channels of music
65 channels of news, sports and entertainment
Broadcast 24 hours a day commercial free from three satellites
$12.95/mo+ $10-$15 activation
6.024 listeners as of Jan.
WorldSpace
Based in Silver Spring,MD
First stated by wanting to improve literacy in Africa
Covers Asia, Europe, and Africa
Licensed to serve Central and South America
AfriStar (serves Africa) and AsiaStar (serves Asia and Europe)
3 transmission beams; 50 channels each.
XM Satellite Radio
United States and Canada
73 music, 39 news, sports and entertainment, 29 regional traffic and weather, 23 play-by-play sports.
$12.95/mon, $7.99 internet only
Provides weather to pilots through XM WX satellite Weather data casting service.
Satellite Radio vs. Others
Monthy Fees –SR $12.95+
Listening availability- SR very high, others are moderate to low
Sound Quality-SR high, AM=very low, FM=High
Variety-SR Highest, Variable due to economic factors
Government Regulation SR low to none, others significantly regulated.