Walkie Talkies

In this age of the mobile phone, walkie talkies, or two-way radios, seem like an anachronism. However, many people who grew up before the 1990s may recall that no respectable private eye or detective story was complete without a walkie talkie being used while following a suspect or chasing a criminal!

Satellite Radio: Installation Costs

The cost of a satellite radio installation is broken down into two different groups, the startup (installation costs) and the monthly subscription to either XM satellite radio or Sirius satellite radio. Receivers and mounting hardware, the cost of activation are all...

Make Yourself Into a Human Antenna

Human antenna for critical communications, new invention.

HD Radio Technology -- the Hottest New Thing in Sound -- Explained

HD Radio technology promises to do for radio what HDTV has done for television. Here's what you need to know about this exciting, new digital technology and what it can do for you ...

Commercial-Free Programming: Just One of the Benefits of Satellite Radio

The purchase of a satellite radio and a small monthly fee will open a whole world of ad-free radio listening.

Not All HAMS Are Edible

Its true, not all HAMS are edible. Some hams are actually useful radio amateur operators who serve the public and have fun making friends. Ham radio operators (or amateur radio operators as they are known) use two-way radio stations from their homes, cars, boats and outdoors to make hundreds of friends around town and around the world. They communicate with each other using voice, computers, and Morse code. Some hams bounce their signals off the upper regions of the atmosphere, so they can talk with hams on the other side of the world. Other hams use satellites. Many use hand-held radios that fit in their pockets. In the 20 plus years I have been a General Class Operator I have been afforded the opportunity to make hundreds of new friends thru this great hobby of ours while being afforded an opportunity to serve my community in a variety of ways.

Is Satellite Radio Killing Broadcast Radio?

Broadcast radio has taken a beating from satellite radio. But are XM and Sirius capable of killing local broadcast radio? This article argues that satellite radio will never replace broadcast radio and details what broadcast radio is doing to fight back.

Is a Portable Satellite Radio for You? - Why You Should Consider a Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver

If you have ever been frustrated by too many commercials on the radio or losing a station’s signal as you drive out of range, then a portable Sirius satellite radio may be just what you need. When you have a Sirius satellite radio receiver you can listen to whatever you want wherever you go.

Digital Radio Goes to War and Surprise! You're the Winner

There's a war coming in digital radio between satellite radio and terrestrial HD radio. The good news is that the winner is bound to be ... you!

Take Your Tunes With You Using A Portable Satellite Radio

The days of Walkmans, and portable AM/FM radios are gone. Here comes the next portable wave of technology to rival the MP3 player. Portable satellite radios, hours and hours of commercial free music, news, comedy, and sports. From the comfort of anywhere in America.

The Facts You Need To Know About Satellite Radio - Part 3

In Part 3 we covered the monthly subsciption costs of satellite radio and a little about the programming that is available. But let's talk a little bit about sports on satellite radio.

The Facts You Need To Know About Satellite Radio - Part 2

In Part 1 of this report, we discussed how the technology of using satellites to broadcast radio signals from over 20,000 miles above the earth results in great reception throughout the US everywhere and all the time. But there is more.

Finally It's Here - Canadian Satellite Radio

It's been a long wait, but it's finally arrived. Canadians can now enjoy all satellite radio has to offer because Canadian Satellite Radio is here.

The Top 5 Reasons Why You Need XM Satellite Radio

If you haven't experienced listening to satellite radio yet, be sure that you schedule some time to do so soon. It's a real breakthrough in radio broadcasting technology that improves the entire listening experience. For so many years, radio broadcasting has been essentially static, with no real improvements or significant changes in the technology at all. But thanks to XM satellite radio and it's competitor, Sirius, the radio broadcasting landscape has been changed forever. Here are the top 5 reasons why you need XM radio now: