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The latest technological advancement to come to radio programming is satellite radio programming from Sirius. It’s a whole new way to broadcast and listen to radio and it changes so many things that we have grown accustomed to having with radio programming. The first thing that radio listeners of the past have to go with out with Sirius satellite radio is commercial advertisements, that now come in rapid fire succession on standard radio programming.

This is because Sirius satellite radio is a paid for, subscription radio service, so they don’t use radio commercials to generate revenue. You don’t have to wonder what it costs to subscribe to Sirius satellite radio, because you get it for free now with your DirecTV or Dish Network TV programming package.

Another great thing about Sirius satellite radio is that it has a separate channel for just about any genre of music you can think of and that includes anything from old gospel to blue grass to heavy metal to old classic country swing and everything in between. It’s broadcast from a satellite, so it is out of the jurisdiction of FCC sensors, so there is some very provocative talk programming to be heard on Sirius satellite radio.

The Howard Stern Show can now only be heard on Sirius satellite radio and he is reported to be just as funny and provocative as he has always been. Getting your radio programming from DirecTV or Dish Network is a great way to go, because you only have one service to subscribe to this way and also Dish Network gives you free Sirius satellite radio for your car, truck or RV.

If you are interested in getting it for your RV, then you might be surprised to learn that Dish Network now has a new satellite TV system that is just for RVs and it is called Mobile Dish. Mobile Dish is able to do what no other satellite TV service has been able to do before and that is to deliver satellite TV programming to an RV while it is traveling down the open highway.

It currently has one-hundred channels and Dish Network has plans to add even more channels in the near future. With Sirius satellite radio and Mobile Dish in your RV you are no loner in an entertainment deficit while you are on the road. This also give you access to the weather and news programming on Sirius satellite radio as well as the weather and news programming on Mobile Dish at all times while you are on the road.

Mobile Dish also does away with the cumbersome satellite dish that had to mounted on the roof of an RV and replaces it with a permanently mounted, low profile, state of the art high tech antennae. This new antennae never has to be touched again after it has been installed and it also does way with the constant risk of snags from tree branches. To find out more about Dish Network and the services that they have to offer you can contact them online.

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Portable satellite radio is the latest music trend, combining your MP3 collection with the ability to hear new music via Sirius or XM Radio. You’ll find that many of the portable ones are unique, sleek and more functional than an iPod. Many people like the versatility of a portable satellite radio since they can use it in the home, office or car, with minimal installation requirements.

Your best bet for Sirius brand is the Sirius S50 Radio (with car kit), which allows you to save your favorite channels and 50 hours of music, replay songs, import playlists, get game alerts, listen to six hours of music per charge and access traffic reports. It also comes with everything you need to listen to your subscription in the car.

The Stiletto 1 or Stiletto 2 portable satellite radio offers the most stylish new design. The only difference between the two is that the second model is slightly slimmer, lighter and has longer battery life.

Both will record up to 100 hours of radio programming, bookmark 10 hours of music at the touch of a button, store your MP3s on 2 GB of space, allow an hour’s worth of replay and provide personalized sports alerts. The Stiletto 1 usually runs for $199 and the Stiletto 2 is $329, but you can often find sales.

If you’re thinking about XM brand, there are some amazing options. The Pink Pioneer Inno offers: 50 hours of storage, sports and news tickers, one touch recording, artist and tune select features, MP3 storage and play. While girls may prefer the Pink Pioneer, guys can get excited about the gray Pioneer Inno or the Samsung Helix, which has all the same features.

Both of the Innos can also play Audible audio books as well! The Nexus has a little less storage space and lacks the bells and whistles (like sports and news updates), but it will get the job done for $129 full price or $70 on sale. Your Nexus will come complete with a mini-tuner, home stand and antenna, power adapter, RC cable, USB cable, rechargeable battery, earbuds, Napster CD, belt clip and remote.

Portable satellite radio is great for exercising, walking to class, plugging into your car and bringing your subscription to the office. XM brand offers live breaking news, while Sirius brand can give sports fans Game Alerts – which is a really neat feature that your iPod doesn’t currently have! Get the most out of your Sirius or XM subscription with a portable device that goes where you go.

Subscription-based satellite radio service is at the forefront of the US music market. Long gone are the days when people when the only option was in choosing from just one or two measly stations that had poor reception and overbearing, irritating disk jockeys and commercials!

However, local stations generally don’t fear this latest technology revolution, predicting their survival in much the same way basic television has survived, despite the emergence of cable in the 90s. There’s a lot to love about this technology and it’s no surprise that Sirius Radio is ranked #1 Fastest Growing Company for 2007 (by Deloitte Technology).

First of all, this technology provide you with a high-quality digital signal that can transcend geographic borders by beaming down from three geosynchronous communications satellites orbiting around the Earth. Many channels feature CD-quality sound, static-free.

Secondly, instead of picking the lesser of the evils from four or five local stations, subscribers have the option of choosing from over 200 specialized channels! What are you in the mood for? Choose from Early, Late or Deep Classic Rock. Do you want mellow rock, Jam Bands and Lite Rock — or Punk, Heavy Metal and 80s Hair Bands?

You can listen to Court TV, Martha Stewart, Howard Stern, ESPN, Nascar, International News broadcasts, Fox News or Liberal News, Traffic and Weather stations, Comedy, Playboy Adult, Latino, or 24/7 Bruce Springsteen. There are five Country music stations, ranging from Bluegrass to Today’s Hits, and six Hip Hop stations ranging from Old Skool Rap to R&B Hits.

There are mix stations and stations for each decade from the 1950s through today. Satellite radio gives you a huge range of options that span cross-country!

The third benefit – that’s worth its weight in gold – is that there are NO commercials! It may be hard to believe that 100% commercial-free radio exists, but for just $13/month, you can evade the constant interruptions that plague your morning and late afternoon commutes. Satellite radio is the obvious choice for truckers, delivery drivers and long road trips.

However, the fact that satellite radio costs anything is still a deterrent to many frugal individuals. Therefore, there will always be a market for regular local broadcast stations. At this point, it can be a hassle to go to the electronics shop and get satellite radio receivers for home use or for your car.

In the future, this latest technology will become the standard and most new cars will already have it installed. Maybe then the real revolution will begin.