XM Radio Recievers and the Roots of Rock and Roll

If you’ve been wondering where the signal to XM Radio recievers comes from, read on.

The XM broadcast center beams the programming from its earth-station antennas to two broadcast satellites, known as “Rock” and “Roll.” They are the most powerful commercial satellites ever built by Boeing Satellite Systems, the world’s leading commercial manufacturer of satellites. Despite their names, the satellites don’t move as they cruise in a set pattern in outer space more than 22,000 miles above the earth in a geostationary orbit. Their reach spans the entire contiguous U.S. while remaining stationary with respect to the land below. The XM Radio recievers pick up their powerful signals with never any static or fade-in, fade-out interruptions.

And with “Rock” and “Roll” you’ll get a lot of rock and roll – 15 channels of it, as well as 7 country music choices, 7 channels of Blues & Jazz, 7 hip hop, 6 for golden oldies, as well as Pop and Top 40, classical, Christian, Latin and more. You can’t get this kind of CD-quality music on just any radio: you’ll need to choose from among the special Xm  Radio recievers on the market.

Xm Radio recievers hone in on more than 130 basic channels, all for as low as $9.99-a-month. You can receive XM Satellite Radio in your car or at home or anywhere else with their portable solution, the Delphi SkyFi unit, which works with the basic SkyFi receiver. Check the XM website for a detailed list of radio models and the suggested retail prices. Prices range considerably, depending on the features you want.

If you wish to upgrade your present car radio, try the Roady 2 Delphi portable satellite radio receiver which joined the group of XM Radio recievers in the summer of 2004. With its compact design, the portable unit is on average four-times smaller than the competing plug-and-play models and offers a built-in wireless FM adapter for quick connection to any car or home radio. It is also the first receiver designed to display up to 20 customized stock quotes. You can also find XM compatible units made by Delco, Alpine, Clarion, Audiovox, Visteon, Pioneer, Panasonic, Sanyo and Motorola.

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