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Satellite Radio: When the Old Becomes New Again |
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Contributed by Christine Peppler
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 Orson Welles
Other options for enjoying music evolved however and radio started to fade as an entertainment medium as the years went by. Radio struggled to compete with the crystal clear digital music offered by portable CD, DVD, and MP3 players for their home and travels; no commercials to interrupt the enjoyment and no fading signal. Audiences changed and the tastes of listeners expanded. A dozen or so receivable stations could no longer deliver the diversity of programming that was desired. For some, the regulations of the FCC also quelled some of the "edgier" entertainment that they craved.
Despite the uninterrupted, superior audio quality of pre-recorded music which has lured so many away from radio listening, the entertainment experience is still somewhat limited. Switching to a news or weather broadcast for updates, taking in an in depth discussion on a topic of interest, or enjoying a good laugh with a favorite show simply isn't part of the experience. Discovering new artists or favorite genres is also less likely unless a friend shares something new.
The good news for those who still want better quality audio and uninterrupted entertainment there is an answer. They no longer have to forgo the broader entertainment experience offered by radio. With the emergence of satellite radio, new life has been breathed into the old medium.
The potential for this new type of radio suffers from far fewer limitations. Satellite radio is broadcast by communications satellite, thus the reach of the signal is not limited by station power; the channel can be heard virtually anywhere. As a result, listeners in their car can travel across the continent and continue listening to the same station uninterrupted.
Listeners of satellite radio also receive superior sound quality over traditional radio broadcasts. Static, fading, and signal breakup are virtually eliminated. In addition, with many commercial free stations and programming, listeners are often left to enjoy their chosen entertainment interruption free.
For those looking for entertainment that is away from the routine, the options on satellite radio may also be of interest. Free from many of the regulations that limit traditional radio broadcasts and having a diversity of programming that encompasses almost every genre imaginable, there is generally something for everyone on satellite radio. As a result, listeners are able to completely immerse themselves in a preferred genre or to easily discover new favorites.
From the high quality sound, excellent reception, a wide variety of programming, and the commercial free nature of satellite radio, the benefits of this revived form of entertainment is enticing more subscribers every year. For many listeners who have experienced satellite radio, the enhanced features make the small monthly fee for the service well worth it. Certainly it offers a broader and potentially higher quality entertainment experience than its predecessor which makes it worthy of a look by those who haven't yet experienced this newer version of radio.
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