Satellite Radio; Xm Vs. Sirius Radio; System Operation - Sony XM-1502SX Training Manual

XM© vs. Sirius© Radio
In the continental USA, two companies are each offering over 100 digital channels consisting of music, sports,
news and entertainment. XM© Radio first started in September 2001 and Sirius© Radio began in July 2002.
Subscription rates and programming are similar. See Table 2-1 below:
Activation * / monthly fee
Hardware Rebates (9/02)
Hardware Manufacturers
Reception Are a
HQ Location
Contact
(website has music
samples)
Free Start Channel
* Unit must receive station
to begin activation.
Auto Partners

System Operation

Refer to Figure 2-1. An XM© radio is currently available as an "add on" to a stereo system either in the car or in
the home (top and middle radio in Figure 2-1). Later the XM© system will be added to a portable boom box and
AM/FM car receivers (upgrade to XM© radio in the bottom part of Figure 2-1).
Chapter 2 - Satellite Radio
Table 2-1 - Satellite Radio Comparison
XM© Radio
$15. ($10. On-line) / $9.99
$50.
Sony, Pioneer, Alpine.
Continental USA
Washington, DC
www.xmradio.com
1-800-852-9696
Channel 1 (sample satellite
music)
GM, Honda, Isuzu, VW, Audi. Daimler Chrysler, Ford,
2. Satellite Radio - The Third Band
$15 / $12.95
$75.
Clarion, Jensen, Kenwood.
Continental USA
New York City
www.sirius.com
1-888-539-7474
Channel 184 (satellite
voice)
BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar,
Volvo, Mazda, Dodge,
Jeep.
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Sirius© Radio