But what is the difference between satellite and HD radio? Think of it like a boosted signal for terrestrial radio that gives you much clearer sound without all the hissing. One of the best parts is that HD Radio is available to you without a subscription and you only an HD Radio-compatible radio in order to listen to the available stations.
Terrestrial radio is limited to geographic regions. Although syndicated content from other markets may appear in local ones, that content is broadcast and received locally.
Satellite radio, on the other hand, covers an entire continent with the same programming. The system delivers digital content to analog receivers. The appeal of this is clearer audio with no fuzz or static. It also allows information about content to be transmitted to a car head unit or display, and for more local stations to come through within a given signal.
There's no need for a monthly fee or subscription. Satellite radio, on the other hand, requires either a compatible head unit or a portable satellite tuner as well as a monthly subscription. Sirius and XM originally operated as two independent companies.
They merged in when it became clear that neither could survive on its own. This effectively created a satellite radio monopoly in the United States and Canada. The FCC approved the merger because it saw the service as being in competition with audio-streaming services. Satellite radio offers programming you cannot get through terrestrial radio—and vice versa. Some popular radio hosts, like Howard Stern, jumped ship to satellite radio early on and are only available with a satellite subscription.
Another reason people like satellite is the lack of commercials on some stations. Terrestrial stations have the benefit of catering to local rather than national audiences, with local music highlights, news, and live call-in shows. To compete with satellite radio, podcasts, and streaming services, some terrestrial radio stations broadcast content with limited or no advertising.
If you like satellite's national and mostly ad-free programming, you may enjoy a Sirius XM radio subscription. Another option is to skip terrestrial and satellite radio and stream radio through an app like iHeartRadio or make the leap to the world of podcasts.
Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Charles P. Mandeville: You have missed the point: Regardless if there is HD radio or not, it will still be loaded with advertising and subject to FCC regulations. I have purchased my Sirius over a year ago and have said goodbye to old fashion radio and FCC interference. Sirius has noting to fear. Rose Marcus: I believe that satellite service sounds great, and that if you get the right radio, it will be quite the listening experience.
I love it. The millions of people who subscribe love it. Bottom line is And the FCC cannot do a thing about it because we pay for it.
While the issue of whether removing FCC regulations automatically improves quality is an open one, I wouldn't count on a permanent holiday. Lawmakers have been taking a look at the exceptions for cable TV and pay radio and many would like to extend the FCC's control.
I have, for all of my 40 years of existence, tolerated analog FM without much problem. Works great, lasts a long time. I have both XM and Sirius radios and listen to them often in my car and at home. Did you know that you can use the same antenna for both XM and Sirius? I've also auditioned many other car and home units over the years.
At their best they sound good. At their worst they sound horrible — like a MP3 song file processed to take up very little hard drive space. Not all channels are created equally. Some channels are allowed to sound better than others.
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