Satellite Radio - The SIRIUS XM Entertainment Lineup

Those people who subscribe to Sirius XM Radio don't want to do without it, so the majority considers the merger a good thing. The FCC looked at this merger carefully due to its smacking of a monopoly, but without this merger both companies may have slowly circled the drain forever, operating in the red and reducing their program before disappearing into the bankruptcy courts and having to deal with unhappy customers.

Instead, they combined forces under the old "united we stand" mantra and many don't think the programming has suffered. Yes, you may have to find your favorites again, as many genres changed station locations, but all in all, the lineup is still comprehensive and has something for everyone. Here is the lineup under the 'entertainment' category, which includes shock radio, adult radio and comedy.

ENTERTAINMENT:

99-Playboy Radio Smart & Sexy Adult Radio100-Howard 100 Shock Radio-Hear the Revolution101-Howard 101 Shock Radio-Hear the Revolution102-SIRIUS XM Stars Celebrity Hosts & Lifestyle Shows103-Blue Collar Radio Comedy-Blue Collar Radio104-Raw Dog Comedy Comedy Uncensored105-Laugh U.S.A. Family Comedy106-The Foxxhole Comedy & More with Jamie Fox hosting108-SIRIUS XM Stars Too Great Talk Radio for Guys109-OutQ Gay Radio Gay & Lesbian Radio111-Cosmo Radio Fun, Fearless, Female112-Martha Stewart Living How-To For Living114-Doctor Radio Real Doctors Helping Real People115-Radio Disney Music Destination for Kids & Family116-Kids Place Live All Fun for Kids117-SIRIUS XM Book Radio Books & Drama118-Radio Classics Classic Radio Shows147-Road Dog Trucking Just for Truckers195-Oprah Radio Oprah Winfrey197-The VIRUS The Opie & Anthony Show-XL

It's up to you to make the decision on whether to subscribe or not. The above stations are just one part of the SIRIUS Everything Plus the Best of XM Package. You can opt for lower priced packages, but this is the premier. There are also great programming options under Music, Sports and Talk and Family Friendly programming. You can also listen to any station online and even download the SIRIUS online radio from the site.

In addition, you can purchase any number of variable equipment options, from portable radios that can move from your house to your car, to radios that allow you to pause, rewind and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio. Some systems allow you to set alerts for specific artists or to switch between SIRIUS and XM programs with the push of a button if you are subscribed to the older system. Also watch for Free Shipping and Free trail downloads. Sirius.com even has installation tips and online support for your car and home and a clearance section where you can buy discontinued gear and accessories, as well as reconditioned radios and radio packages.

I believe that you'll agree that you really get your money's worth with SIRIUS XM and it is a heck of a lot cheaper than commercial-free watching on premium channels with cable or satellite systems. Check it out!

Uninterrupted Entertainment With Sirius Satellite Home Radio

Do you listen to the radio in the morning, when you first wake up or when you're in the shower? Do you listen to the radio at night, before you go to sleep? Most people listen to the radio for news, music and entertainment in their homes. Up until a few years ago, people were limited to receiving radio broadcasts in their local area, based upon the strength of the radio transmissions. In addition, these transmissions are paid for through advertisements, which interrupt the content which listeners enjoy.

Satellite home radio has revolutionized listening to and enjoying radio broadcasts. Sirius satellite home radio offers uninterrupted, music, sports, news, weather, comedy, and talk shows for a subscription fee. These broadcasts have no static, one can hear each channel broadcast very clearly. In addition, home satellite radio can offer content found exclusively on this type of medium. A famous example would be The Howard Stern Show. Stern, tired of FCC restrictions on speech took his show to satellite radio a few years ago. Now satellite subscribers can pick up his show with no commercial interruptions.

Other benefits of satellite home radio offers are that you can listen to radio broadcasts outside of your geographic area. This is important because if you're out of town and you want to know what's going on at home, you can pick up a local news broadcast from thousands of miles ways. Another example would be that you are a huge New York Mets baseball fan, but you're living in Detroit. Through satellite radio for home, you can enjoy New York Mets baseball broadcasts wherever you live.

How do you get satellite home radio service? First, you choose a home satellite service, such as Sirius. Second, you select your equipment. For at home satellite radio service, you will need an indoor/outdoor home antennae (cost app. $39.99) or an outdoor antennae (cost app. $49.99). Also you may want to buy an Echo Wireless Home System Repeater System. This system allows you to enjoy Sirius radio throughout your home without running antennae wires (cost app. $129.99).

Lastly, you install and activate the service. This can be done professionally or by yourself. The home radios range in price from $100 to $250 per unit, depending on features. The monthly subscription fees range from $13 to $17 dollars a month depending on what package you select. There are always sales so these prices may be lower during the holiday shopping season or during other promotions.