Here's a pole for you based on the recent news about a decision from the FCC.
Where do you sit on this topic?
Where do you sit on this topic?
Sirius / XM Poll
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The evoluation of Ipods and Ipod jacks in all new cars only makes satellite radio that much more irrelevant. I listen to "terrestrial radio" for local sports or traffic, other than that its all Ipod and CDs.
This option isn't listed in the poll: It's a USA Republican 3 votes in favor, 2 votes against, monopoly. Now if another Sat comes on-line against these boneheads, then okay, no problem. But now we have an FCC regulated monopoly of digital radio that regulates all the channels. Not good. Not good at 'tall.
You see Mel Karmizan is making no money with Sirius, so he has to merger, cashout as fast as possible when Obama switches the majority against the merger, and open up a competitive Bison Burgers restaurant against Ted Turner.
Gyaos Baltar.
You see Mel Karmizan is making no money with Sirius, so he has to merger, cashout as fast as possible when Obama switches the majority against the merger, and open up a competitive Bison Burgers restaurant against Ted Turner.
Gyaos Baltar.
iamme said:
True, but both companies get most of their content from the american division. The can-con wont be affected, but I imagine the merger will make an impact on the overall programming.
I've listened to XM for 2 years now. Big fan of O&A & Ron&Fez.
Terrestrial radio is BRUTALLY bad in compairison.
For the dude who said Ipod's make sattelite obselete, you've never tuned into talk radio. Sattelite isn't just music, sports, news & weather.
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OnTheWayOut
Recent Sirius programming change question
I use mine (Stilleto 10) in the car and somewhat infrequently. A few weeks ago (maybe a month) I noticed when I turned it on it said it was downloading new programming content. Afterwards I noticed it had changed some of my presets (mostly sports) and some stations I used to listen to now say they I'm not subscribed. I checked online and my account type says "SIRIUS Everything". If I get everything I shouldn't have anything show as "unsubscribed".
Also since that download it seems to take way longer for the radio to find the satellite. Used to be almost instant, now it takes from a few seconds to as long as 15 -20 minutes for the radio to lock in. NEVER had it taken more than a minute in the post. The last few times I used it it did come on pretty quick so maybe they fixed whatever was causing that.
Anyone else having issues like this? I didn't find any answers on their web site, guess I have to call them when I get the time.
I got the radio last Xmas and paid for 2 years up front as they gave me a deal. I was supposed to get a home kit in the deal but they sent a letter saying they couldn't provide it and gave me a $100 credit instead.
I'm very happy about the merger, I was pissed when I realized MLB was on XM, I was hoping to get some games when I was out in the middle of nowhere. It's been great for other sports, I like the feature where I tell the radio what teams I want it to track and then it alerts me when the games start and what channel they're on. I do find the rolling scoreboard pretty useless unless I'm pulled off the road.
I use mine (Stilleto 10) in the car and somewhat infrequently. A few weeks ago (maybe a month) I noticed when I turned it on it said it was downloading new programming content. Afterwards I noticed it had changed some of my presets (mostly sports) and some stations I used to listen to now say they I'm not subscribed. I checked online and my account type says "SIRIUS Everything". If I get everything I shouldn't have anything show as "unsubscribed".
Also since that download it seems to take way longer for the radio to find the satellite. Used to be almost instant, now it takes from a few seconds to as long as 15 -20 minutes for the radio to lock in. NEVER had it taken more than a minute in the post. The last few times I used it it did come on pretty quick so maybe they fixed whatever was causing that.
Anyone else having issues like this? I didn't find any answers on their web site, guess I have to call them when I get the time.
I got the radio last Xmas and paid for 2 years up front as they gave me a deal. I was supposed to get a home kit in the deal but they sent a letter saying they couldn't provide it and gave me a $100 credit instead.
I'm very happy about the merger, I was pissed when I realized MLB was on XM, I was hoping to get some games when I was out in the middle of nowhere. It's been great for other sports, I like the feature where I tell the radio what teams I want it to track and then it alerts me when the games start and what channel they're on. I do find the rolling scoreboard pretty useless unless I'm pulled off the road.
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OnTheWayOut
self help is the best help?
Actually I just noticed that one of the channels I'm missing, Hardcore Sports, has had it's channel changed. Perhaps that's why I the preset for that doesn't work anymore. Best to print out the channel guide and reprogram, might have found the answer to that, still wonder if the "acquiring signal" issue will return .....
Anyone else notice how on Hardcore Sports (it's broadcast from Toronto and is sometimes simulcast on The Score on TV) the announcers seem to forget they can swear at times. So they insert a "motherfucker" or something that seems really out of place. Like they have a cuss word quota they fell behind on. And I swear half the callers only calls in to hear themselves swear on radio. A large number of Americans call in to take advantage of the unrestricted language. Funny.
Actually I just noticed that one of the channels I'm missing, Hardcore Sports, has had it's channel changed. Perhaps that's why I the preset for that doesn't work anymore. Best to print out the channel guide and reprogram, might have found the answer to that, still wonder if the "acquiring signal" issue will return .....
Anyone else notice how on Hardcore Sports (it's broadcast from Toronto and is sometimes simulcast on The Score on TV) the announcers seem to forget they can swear at times. So they insert a "motherfucker" or something that seems really out of place. Like they have a cuss word quota they fell behind on. And I swear half the callers only calls in to hear themselves swear on radio. A large number of Americans call in to take advantage of the unrestricted language. Funny.
On boxing day last year my wife bought me the new stiletto 2.I signed up to a lifetime membership to sirius and my friend in the us signed me up to the american content thru the states.I use the player daily at work on break and in the car.I rarely listen to radio as i find it too boring and the content comes out much later in canada than it does in the us.I love the ability to walk arond town and receive the latest music,sports etc and i would never go back.
