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Matthew Gibely Tiffany Pinciaro Yoonhee Jang IT 101-012 Mrs. McCaron Capstone Project
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Matthew GibelyTiffany Pinciaro
Yoonhee Jang
IT 101-012Mrs. McCaronCapstone Project
•XM radio uses two Beohing HS 702 satellites
•Ground station transmits a signal to its two GEO
satellites
•Each radio receiver is programmed
•Each receiver contains a proprietary chipset
•The chipset consists of two custom integrated
circuits
•Each satellite radio receiver uses a small
antenna to receive the XM signal
•Satellite and digital radios are a semi-new
product
•Consumers purchase a receiver, pay
monthly subscriptions and receive the
channels offered.
•These radio stations stretch for more than
22,000 miles
•Stations offer all types of music http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/satellite-radio1.htm
•Click HERE to watch a video on the Audiovox XpressR XM
Radio
•Click HERE to watch a video on the Sirius S50
•Click HERE for an overview of digital/satellite radios
Sirius S50 Audiovox XpressRXM Radio
Major CompaniesXM Radio Sirius Radio
Logo :
CEO : Nate Davis
Logo :
CEO : Mel Karmazin
They are going to merge
Security IssuesXM Radio Sirius Radio
Subscribers need to include their identity information
They use a varied combination of security measures
Subscribers need to include their identity information
They have security procedures for the storage and disclosure of personal information
•Sirius Stiletto 100
•PROS: enhanced WiFi support and
MicroSD slot, according to Cnet.com it’s
the best satellite radio
•CONS: too bulky and poor battery life.
• Polk Audio XRt12 XM
• PROS: better sound than other
models, “superior levels of quality”
• CONS: not enough preset options,
confusing remote, reception drop-
outs, poor battery life.
•Great for music lovers, or people who
don’t like commercials.
•Overall, satellite radio is a good
investment for people who spend a lot of
time listening to music or talk shows.
•http://www.consumersearch.com/www/electronics/satellite-radioreviews/reviews.html•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_radio•http://www.orbitcast.com•http://shop.npr.org•http://shop.xmradio.ca
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