Imagine being able to listen to music on your radio that was broadcast from thousands of miles away with no static and no commercials. That’s what satellite radio provides. It’s typically a subscription-based service that provides listeners with uninterrupted, near CD-quality, digital broadcasts that can be heard in most parts of the United States. Two such satellite radio providers are Sirius and XM, both of which were rivals before they merged in 2008.
Each company’s service differs slightly, but they all offer the same basic features: digital broadcasts from satellites in geostationary orbits that cover large swaths of the country. They can also transmit text information, such as stock quotes and sports scores, alongside music signals. The result is a clean signal that offers better sound quality than FM or AM, and can cut out dead spots such as tunnels and bridges.
Subscribers can choose from a number of different channels that play a variety of genres of music, news, talk and entertainment, sports, comedy, and stations for Hispanic and Latino listeners. Some channels have DJs, but most are advertisement-free because of the paid subscription model.
Most modern Hyundai vehicles have a built-in satellite radio receiver, and plenty of older models here at Carter County Hyundai are also equipped with this technology. Alternatively, you can purchase a portable satellite radio tuner and pay a monthly subscription to get access to the same audio programming. Streaming services like Spotify and Pandora are another way to enjoy satellite radio without paying a subscription.
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