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#31 of 1618 by timadams Apr 11, 2002 (7:02 am)
I live out in the sticks and can't get the radio shows I mentioned "over the air". I can get Rush Limbaugh on 3 local stations, of course, but can't get Don & Mike, Liddy or Imus. ;^{   I sent XM an email asking about these three shows, and a reply came back and said all three of those shows are Westwood One productions, and Westwood is being stubborn regarding both satellite radio and internet radio. Thus, none are available on satellite or over the internet.   I do view XM favorably, and think their service offers a lot of real advantages. I'm not so sure about their long-term profitability/viability, and also think they have to improve the ability of a subscriber to listen in the car, at home and at work for the same subscription fee.
#32 of 1618 by steve_ HOST Apr 11, 2002 (2:39 pm)
Cadillac will offer XM Satellite Radio on all its models in 2003   The beauty of XM - Jim Mateja Column Steve Host SUVs, Vans and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards
#33 of 1618 GM XM availability by jgmilberg Apr 13, 2002 (12:21 am)
http://www.gm.com/beyond_automotive/xmradio/index_vehicle.htm
#34 of 1618 ssminton by oldsman01 Apr 13, 2002 (8:17 am)
Have you found Rush Limbaugh on XM anywhere? I'm trying to convince a friend of mine to get XM as he is on the road alot and he's a big conservative and said that if Rush was on there, he'd buy in a heartbeat. I haven't found it, but I typically stick with music channels as this is why I bought XM. As much as I like O'Reilly's program on Fox, the last thing I need is to listen to one of his lively debates while sitting in traffic:) Ditto on Rush or any other talk/debate/point of view type program.
#35 of 1618 Rush by jgmilberg Apr 14, 2002 (11:24 am)
Put in a suggestion to XM radio on the web, the programming dept is looking to expand the talk radio portion of the system, so... Have your friend do it to, his voice might be louder because he has yet to buy, and that is a deciding factor.
#36 of 1618 jgmilberg by oldsman01 Apr 14, 2002 (12:05 pm)
I've actually sent XM a couple of suggestions before and was pleasantly surprised when they replied with interest. Thats something you certainly won't get with local radio stations where the decisions are all made based on focus groups made up of their "target" audience.
#37 of 1618 Yup by jgmilberg Apr 14, 2002 (9:31 pm)
I also did the same and was shocked to receive a quick response also. I was informed that one of the suggested talk show hosts is in a contract that will not allow him to sign with another company other than Westwood One. I'm not sure about Rush's contract, but with any luck we can get him on XM as well as a few others. It seems to be that they are really willing to look at new ideas and try different things. Not being restricted by FCC rules and Regs makes it more appealing to some hosts and listeners, censored radio is something that drives me nuts.
#38 of 1618 oldsman01 by ssminton Apr 17, 2002 (1:40 pm)
I have not specifically heard Rush on XM, but I haven't been looking for him either. I enjoy conservative talk radio and listen regularly to many of FOX NEWS' programming. Sean Hannity's radio show is also available; although, I have only heard it a few times. Check the XM website. Specific hourly programming for most stations is available there.
#39 of 1618 Silly Question by mlm4 Apr 24, 2002 (7:54 pm)
(And it may deserve a silly answer, but...)   Rush Limbaugh and all those other talk radio programs are pretty widely available on broadcast radio. Why do you need digital satellite radio for those programs? I see the benefit of XM as being the breadth and depth of the music programming, with the added benefit of a clear digital signal (even if it goes through a cassette adapter, for now) that I can receive anywhere I go.   Anyway, my two cents: XM rocks! I forked out the extra $150 to get the Sony home adapter since I figured why should I only get to enjoy XM on the road? And the signal comes right through my roof, no need to put the antenna outside (I live in Florida; the southern latitude may help). The only time I lose the signal in the house is when the microwave is running, and the only time I lose it on the road is when I'm parked along the north side of a tall building. Dropouts under bridges and overpasses are infrequent and brief (less than a second).   Satellite radio is a great technology that will only get better with time. Now if only the receivers were more user-friendly... Replies to this message: dondon (Nov 10, 2004 4:30 pm) mlm4 (Nov 11, 2004 6:41 am)
#40 of 1618 Talk Shows by jgmilberg Apr 24, 2002 (10:30 pm)
Well if you travel a lot and like listening to different shows of this nature even if they are widely carried on reg. broadcast radio, you lose the signal on FM about 50-75 miles out of the major cities, and 100-125 miles on AM stations, so then you have to hunt the dial to see if another station carries the program. A lot of the time this is a pain and the show isn't on any other nearby station, so you end up missing it. Now with XM Radio the whole problem just got a whole lot simpler, the station stays the same coast to coast, and the signal never fades! Another issue is the time it airs, the show might be on in another city/town, but it is on at a different time because they tape the show and just play it back, if you want to call in for a topic this is not a good way to listen to a talk show. Real time everywhere is the best hands down.

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