 XM Satellite Radio
With XM Radio, you have the power to choose what you want to hear whenever or wherever you want it.
XM's signal is beamed from two huge earth-station antennas to broadcast satellites, known affectionately as
"Rock" and "Roll". Since these satellites don't move, it keeps XM's signal strong and
reliable. XM Satellite Radio offers 100 channels for a low $9.99 per month subscription.
Why Should You Get XM Radio?
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You are frustrated with poor radio signals because of your current location or a faulty antenna |
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You enjoy commercial-free radio |
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You want to have a clear signal at all times with music programming based on your tastes |
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You want hours of static-free, distortion-free signals using the latest in digital technology and commercial satellites |
XM Satellite Radio Benefits
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70 music channels |
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30 channels of news, sports, entertainment, and talk |
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Many commercial-free channels |
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For the car and home |
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Free from static and distortion |
XM Radio Costs
The basic monthly subscription fee for XM Radio is $9.99 per month. Under XM Family plan, subscribers
get a discounted rate of $6.99 per month for additional radios. Premium channel(s) available at an
additional monthly cost.
XM Radio Features
XM satellite radio succeeds because of its superior digital sound technology, unparalleled signal
coverage, proven chipset technology and outstanding programming. The technologies that define XM
Satellite Radio sound quality have been auditioned and endorsed by leading audio experts from
around the world.
XM satellite radios come in a wide variety of configurations, allowing you to easily add XM
Satellite Radio to your existing stereo system or buy a new AM/FM/XM car stereo system, or
buy a new car with XM as a factory-installed option. Each XM radio comes with an information
display screen that shows the channel name and number, artist, and song title.
Activation of your XM Satellite Radio Service
Activating your new XM Radio is easy. First, please make sure your XM equipment is working
properly by tuning to the XM Preview channel (#1). If you can hear XM Preview, your equipment
is ready. Next, make sure you have a credit card and your XM Radio Hardware ID handy. (You can
display your ID by tuning your XM Radio to channel 0). You can activate on the XM web site for
$9.99, or over the phone for $14.99 (1-800-852-9696).
XM Radio for the Car
Leading manufacturers such as Alpine, Sony, Pioneer, Audiovox and Delphi, maker of the
acclaimed SKYFi radio line, offer a broad array of XM radios that easily enable any existing
car stereo system. An "XM Ready" car stereo can be combined with an XM receiver
and an XM antenna to create a new AM/FM/XM car stereo system.
You will need the following to start hearing XM Radio in your car:
1. XM Ready Tuner
2. XM Satellite Radio Receiver
3. XM Satellite Radio Antenna
4. XM Satellite Radio Subscription Service
Many of the new car models already have satellite ready receivers as an option:
Volkswagon (XM or Sirius)
Nissan (XM or Sirius) - Pathfinder, Murano, Infiniti I35 luxury sedans, M45 sedans, Q45 performance luxury sedans, G35 sedans and coupes
Exclusive XM partners:
General Motors - Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
Honda - Honda Accord, Honda Pilot and Acura MDX
Isuzu - Axiom and Rodeo models
Rental cars that offer satellite radio:
Avis offers XM radio - Avis plans to use Sirius competitor XM Satellite Radio
when it begins rolling out service to 36 cities starting in June. Avis plans to have 16,000
cars with XM Radio in its fleet. The General Motors cars will be Oldsmobile Aleros, Pontiac
Bonnevilles, Chevrolet Impalas, Cadillac Sevilles and Chevy Monte Carlos. The cost will
be $2.99 a day.
XM Radio for Your Home (Portable)
You will need the following for your portable XM Radio unit:
1. Portable XM radio tuner
2. XM Satellite Radio Receiver
3. XM Satellite Radio Antenna
4. XM Satellite Radio Subscription Service
XM PC Receiver (PCR)
The XM PC Receiver (PCR) is the first satellite radio designed for personal computers.
The XM PCR makes the tremendous breadth of XM's channels available to computer users without
the need for an internet connection. It is available exclusively from online retailer PC Connection
at www.pcconnection.com. You can view product details
at xmpcr.xmradio.com.
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