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	Proton Successfully Launches First Sirius Radio Satellite
		Sirius Satellite Radio discovered, after testing, that the geostationary satellite configuration did not provide high enough angles of elevation to deliver the seamlessness of coverage that they felt was really critical for product acceptance, leading them to select their elliptical orbit plan.
		Sirius Satellite Radio also is looking to bring its programming into Americans' homes via cable TV, direct-to-home TV satellite broadcasters and special receiving devices.
		Sirius Satellite Radio and competitor XM Radio were granted licenses by the Federal Communications Commission in 1997 for digital satellite radio broadcasting systems.
	www.spaceandtech.com /digest/flash-articles/flash2000-036.shtml (606 words)

	Sirius Satellite Radio: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/si/sirius_satellite_radio.htm (1605 words)

	Sirius Satellite Radio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sirius Satellite Radio NASDAQ: SIRI is a satellite radio (DARS) service based in New York City that provides 68 streams (channels) of music and 55 streams of sports, news and entertainment to the United States and Canada.
		The dog in the Sirius logo (Sirius is referred to as the "Dog Star") is unofficially named “Mongo,” a name garnered from the debut of Sirius Satellite Radio’s sponsorship on Casey Atwood’s and later Jimmy Spencer’s NASCAR entry, when the announcing cast voted on names.
		Sirius' satellites are called Radiosat (instead of after the company name), due to there already being a previous fleet of satellites launched also named SIRIUS, launched by Sweden's NSAB (Nordiska Satellitaktiebolaget, or Nordic Satellite AB) and used for general telecommunications and satellite tv throughout Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sirius_Satellite_Radio (2242 words)

	Sirius Satellite Radio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Sirius Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI (http://quotes.nasdaq.com/asp/SummaryQuote.asp?symbol=SIRIandselected=SIRI)) is a satellite radio (DARS) service in the United States that provides 65 streams (channels) of music and 55 streams of sports, news and entertainment.
		The dog in the Sirius logo is unofficially named "Mongo," a name garnished from the debut of Sirius Satellite Radio's sponsorship on Jimmy Spencer's NASCAR entry, when the announcing cast voted on names.
		As of 2005, Sirius receivers are available for various new Ford, BMW and DaimlerChrysler vehicles, and the service plans on adding availablity for portable use.
	www.minot.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Sirius_Satellite_Radio (564 words)

	Sirius Satellite Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio News. Satellite radio company - sirus history - sirius satellite radio ...
		SIRIUS satellite radio company is the premium satellite radio entertainment and information company, providing listeners with over 120 channels of the best in commercial-free music, sports, information and entertainment.
		SIRIUS also is the satellite radio service of choice for sports fans, who can follow live play-by-play broadcasts of NHL and NFL games across the United States, and also tune in to SIRIUS NFL Radio, the only 24/7 channel dedicated exclusively to all things NFL.
		SIRIUS satellite radio company expects to move into hand-held and wearable receivers once its third generation of receiver chipsets becomes available.
	www.topsatelliteradio.com /company-sirius-history.html (644 words)

	Sirius Satellite Radio Equipment, Services and Installations
		Sirius Satellite radio programming is sold on a subscription basis starting at around $ 12.95 per month.
		Sirius Satellite Radio systems consist of a portable magnetic or fixed mount antenna, a satellite radio tuner and 12v or 110v power supply along with a satellite radio mounting kit.
		Once you purchase a tuner module, you can purchase a home kit, car kit, boom box or other accessory so that you can transfer your satellite radio tuner from your car to you home, or to your boat or wherever you wish to provide you with programming wherever you are.
	www.montanasatellite.com /sirius (305 words)

	CNN.com - New technologies rattle radio world - Sep 13, 2005
		Satellite radio may have started out as a service for music enthusiasts, but XM and Sirius quickly realized there was a much bigger audience out there, according to Craig Moffett, cable and satellite analyst for research company Sanford Bernstein and Co.
		Sirius is also hoping controversial shock jock Howard Stern will lure listeners -- the station is paying Stern about $100 million a year to move his morning commute show to Sirius.
		Satellite radio is also looking beyond the car to deliver to listeners who want their music anytime, anywhere.
	www.cnn.com /2005/TECH/09/05/spark.satellite.radio (895 words)

	SPACE.com -- Proton Rockets Radio Satellite to Orbit
		Built by Loral Space and Communincations and operated by Sirius Satellite Radio of New York City, the plan is to launch another two satellites in September and October and begin broadcasting 50 channels of music and 50 channels of news, talk and entertainment by the end of 2000.
		Sirius officials say their music channels will have no commercials, while talk and entertainment channels -- provided by third-parties like CNBC and the Sci Fi channel -- will have an average of six minutes of commercials per hour, according to Sweeney.
		A version of Russia's workhorse Proton rocket is to be used on July 12 to send the Zvezda service module up to the space station, an event that is some two years behind schedule and has, at times, severely strained relations between space agency managers in the United States and Russia.
	www.space.com /missionlaunches/launches/proton_sirius_launch_000630.html (608 words)

	Written in the Stars
		Sirius and XM are taking strategy and competition to the skies in an epic, multibillion-dollar struggle to dominate next-generation radio.
		Sirius was the first to be founded, it was first to launch its IPO, and it won the space race when it put its satellites into orbit almost a year ahead of XM.
		Sirius stumbled at the very first one, and business history shows us that it's very difficult to catch up." Karmazin, who's generally credited as one of the toughest operators in broadcasting, could well find a way to kick-start Sirius and launch a whole new race.
	www.fastcompany.com /magazine/91/open_stars.html (3013 words)

	SPACE.com -- Sirius Stock Rebounds After Dipping on News of Satellite Damage
		Sirius digital satellite radio system will broadcast 50 channels of commercial-free music -- from reggae to New Age, as well as 50 channels of national news, sports and entertainment programming for a monthly subscription fee of $9.95.
		Satellite radios target audience will be commuters who are confined to their cars, where radio listening (69 percent) still tops other formats, such as compact discs (9 percent) and cassette tapes (15 percent).
		After the launch of the Sirius 2 bird on September 5 and Sirius 3 in October, the company is expected to begin AM/FM service by year's end.
	www.space.com /businesstechnology/business/sirius_stocks_000830.html (559 words)

	Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ - Sirius Satellite Radio
		Sirius is a service offering 100 streams of satellite radio featuring digital-quality, music, news, sports and entertainment programming when and where you want it.
		Sirius uses three satellites orbiting directly over the United States to broadcast 100 streams of satellite radio.
		The sirius satellite receiver is installed in the rear cargo area, behind the CD changer compartment.
	www.wjjeeps.com /sirius/sirius.htm (1297 words)

	Sirius Satellite Radio: Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio Comparison
		You can sign up with Sirius Satellite Radio a month at a time, a year - or even two years at a time - or, if you're willing to spend just a few dollars more, sign up with Sirius for the lifetime of your radio, and forget about paying any other bills at all.
		Sirius Satellite Radio also gives you more than 50 channels of great sports, news and entertainment programming, much of it exclusive to Sirius.
		Every second of the day, Sirius is blasting over 120 channels of incredible radio straight into the sky to their three state-of-the-art satellites.
	mywebpage.netscape.com /catalogueshop/sirius/buy1e-sirius.html (781 words)

	Sirius Satellite Radio News
		Satellite radio customers will get the option to pay a lower price for just the channels they want if the industry's two big providers are allowed to merge, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.
		Sirius Satellite Radio said Wednesday that its proposed deal with XM would lead to the offering of a low-cost basic package for consumers, according to an SEC filing.
		Sirius Satellite Radio said on Wednesday that after its proposed acquisition of XM Satellite Radio, the services expected to offer a lower-priced package consisting of fewer channels.
	www.topix.net /com/siri (756 words)

	Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Satellite radio gives you a wide range of entertainment choices not found on your local stations.
		You're no longer limited to listening in your car: The Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver is a palm-sized portable Sirius satellite tuner that plays 120 channels of satellite radio programming in 13 categories, such as music, news, sports, talk, and entertainment.
		The plug-and-play Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver is specifically designed to mount in a vehicle or indoor/outdoor location.
	www.smarthome.com /9299.html (360 words)

	Tivoli Model Satellite (Sirius) Reviews. Satellite Radio Tuners Reviews by CNET.
		It's also the first satellite radio we've tested that receives AM and FM radio, and it doesn't hurt that the Model Satellite is a beautifully built component.
		The Model Satellite measures a compact 4.5 inches high, 8.4 inches wide, and 5.25 inches deep and shares the handsome styling and real cherrywood cabinet of brethren such as the Model One and Model Three AM/FM radios.
		In the end, you could certainly save on hardware and subscription costs by getting a plug-and-play Sirius receiver such as the Audiovox SIRPNP2 or the Clarion SIRPNP and attaching it to an existing stereo or tabletop radio, but the result probably wouldn't be as convenient or attractive.
	reviews.cnet.com /Tivoli_Model_Satellite_Sirius/4505-7873_7-31236420.html (712 words)

	Tivoli Sirius Satellite AM FM Radio
		Tivoli's Sirius Satellite AM FM Radio is an attractive, furniture-grade wood cabinet that allows you to switch among Sirius satellite radio, FM radio, AM radio, or the unit's auxiliary input, into which you can connect your CD player, computer, or television.
		Subscription to the Sirius network is required for satellite service and is available separately; a nominal activation charge does apply.
		The Tivoli Sirius Satellite AM FM Radio is a fully functioning alarm clock that even lets you select a Sirius channel to hear when it goes off.
	www.smarthome.com /9199.html (462 words)

	CBC News In Depth: Satellite radio
		Satellite radio is also known as subscription radio or pay-radio because it isn't always delivered by satellite.
		Satellite radio depends heavily on something called "line-of-sight." In other words, the satellite needs a clear view - or at least mostly clear view - of the receiving mechanism on Earth in order to reach it.
		Both Sirius and XM use multiple satellites to increase the size of the blanketed area, but where the companies differ is in the orbit of those satellites.
	www.cbc.ca /news/background/satelliteradio (1879 words)

	eBay Guides - Satellite Radio Buying Guide
		Unlike commercial radio, satellite radio relies on orbiting satellites to transmit signals.
		If you plan to listen to satellite radio solely in your car, consider purchasing an in-dash receiver that’s satellite-ready and comes with XM or Sirius capability (Pioneer offers a unit with compatibility for both providers).
		Satellite radio mounts: A vehicle-specific mount helps to make sure your plug-and-play receiver is steady and secure in your car.
	pages.ebay.com /buy/guides/satellite-radio-buying-guide (1193 words)

	Sirius Satellite Radio ›› Get Connected with Sirius Satellite Radio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Sirius not only has the best programming and the best value, the selection of Sirius radios is also beyond compare; here are just a few of the excellent Sirius Satellite Radio products:
		Sirius Sportster: Sirius is the place for sports … and the Sirius Sportster was created to maximize the listening experience of the broad sports line-up.
		When it comes to providing satellite radio to you, Sirius knows that the surest way to do it, better than anyone else, is by working with the finest audio companies in the world to design and build amazing products so you get a great selection.
	mywebpage.netscape.com /catalogueshop/sirius/buy5e-sirius.html (765 words)

	CNET's quick guide to satellite radio - CNET reviews
		The two satellite radio companies, Sirius Radio and XM Satellite Radio, are on a roll.
		Since satellite radio's business model is based on subscriptions, the bulk of the income comes from listeners, not advertisers.
		Sirius also plans to offer video service in Windows Media Video 9 sometime in the second half of 2006 and expects to devote two or three channels of premium video content designed primarily for children (think in-minivan TV/receivers).
	reviews.cnet.com /4520-6466_7-5068442-1.html (830 words)

	Satellite Solutions is an authorized dealer of SIRIUS Satellite Radio
		The geniuses at SIRIUS Satellite Radio have made a commitment to all of us: “Reviving Radio” They have dedicated themselves to offering you and all of the rest of us pure, crisp brilliant music that is 100% commercial free.
		Beyond the realm of imaginative dramas and adventure SIRIUS Satellite Radio offers you hilarious comedy channels like Cracked Up Comedy, which is good clean fun for the whole family or Raw Dog which brings you unleashed and uncensored comedy.
		SIRIUS offers several different ways to pay for the service; all of the options include lots of free bonuses that you cannot find on other satellite radio providers.
	www.satellitesolutions.com /sirius.aspx (1813 words)

	Satellite Radio Reviews: Best Satellite Radio
		That means you can listen to live XM satellite radio through headphones while you're outdoors (though some say reception isn't as good as it should be).
		While the Sirius S50 consistently received less-than-rave reviews from professional reviewers and buyers, the consensus among them is that it is about the most useful product available for listening to Sirius radio.
		The only other products for Sirius to receive top reviews were the Tivoli Model Satellite and Sirius Starmate, which is a good basic receiver.
	www.consumersearch.com /www/electronics/satellite-radio-reviews/index.html (1328 words)

	Amazon.com: Audiovox SIR-PNP2 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver: Electronics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		But for broadcast music programming, the Sirius lineup is hard to beat and nothing short of a joy to listen to.
		Sirius satellite should be considered a great complement to your audio system, whether in home or car.
		Sirius paid multi-millions to get Howard Stern and now can't afford to keep FOX News in their line up.
	www.amazon.com /Audiovox-SIR-PNP2-Sirius-Satellite-Receiver/dp/B00012T47C (3003 words)

	SIRIUS Backstage
		Their satellite bandwidth will be leased from the Ku band, and is rumored to deliver 10,000 tracks/day (7 tracks/minute) to be archived on the portable receiver while docked.
		According to reports at CBS Marketwatch earlier today, Sirius has renewed it’s “long-term agreement” to be the Satellite partner for NPR. One rumor says the extension is good for another 2 years.
		Sirius will also be home to a new NPR morning program that is designed to appeal to young adults.
	www.siriusbackstage.com (2127 words)

	Sirius Radio \| Sirius Satellite Radio \| Sirius Canada \| Canadian Satellite Radio
		Sirius Canada is one of Canada's all digital satellite radio providers, currently delivering over 100 channels of digital radio from coast to coast in Canada.
		XM Satellite Radio is phasing out wireless FM modulation in car kits to a wired system allowing users to play back the company's programming through their existing car stereo systems.
		Satellite radio had many advantages over terrestrial radio, it was capably of delivering a crisp, clear digital signal in a variety of genres from blues to classic rock.
	satelliteradio.digitalinsurrection.com /siriuscanada/index.php (1040 words)

	Crutchfield Advisor - Satellite Radio - SIRIUS Satellite Radio
		From there, SIRIUS uplinks to three communications satellites that travel inclined, elliptical orbits for complete coverage across the continental United States.
		Until that time, it is unlikely that you will see changes in your SIRIUS service, unless it is a programming change that was to be implemented before the merger was announced.
		SIRIUS has stated that current hardware will be carried over, and you will continue receiving service on your current radio.
	www.crutchfieldadvisor.com /learningcenter/car/satellite_sirius.html (1208 words)

	Buying Guide to Sirius Satellite Radio - Associated Content
		Sirius Satellite Radio is the satellite radio that has everything listeners want and more.
		Sirius enables listeners to rewind, play back, and pause, talk shows, sports, music, and all other programming.
		A satellite radio subscription gives you direct access to more than 125 channels, and the sound is pure digital and superior in quality.
	www.associatedcontent.com /article/44568/buying_guide_to_sirius_satellite_radio.html (522 words)

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