Should 4-Wheelers Subscribe To XM or Sirius Satellite Radio For Offroad Driving?

Here are the best reasons to consider purchasing the hardware and subscribing to the programs of XM or Sirius satellite radio providers:

• Just about every kind of music you could imagine, and some you've probably never heard of.

• You can listen to satellite radio in more than one location, while still paying a single subscription fee by purchasing a portable satellite radio receiver that switches quickly from your car radio to your home stereo system.

• Listen to what you want, when you want.

• You will never experience a program's reception fading in and out.

• Just like "regular" radio, you can call in or email your requests and dedications around the clock.

• Eliminates the need to carry around a lot of CDs or download songs from the Internet on a regular basis.

• You will still be able to listen to AM, FM and your CD or cassette player.

• It's a must for anyone who's a music trivia buff.

• If you get one of the portable units and install base units in more than one location, you can swap it between different locations, while still paying a single subscription fee.

• Satellite radio providers offer exclusive in-studio interviews and other unique programming with top stars.

• They offer parental control to block stations with explicit language.

• You'll never have to wait for the DJ to tell you the name of the tune you just heard. The digital format lets stations transmit additional data, such as artist and track information, which is displayed right on the controller.

• Content that may be too racy for regular radio can be found on satellite radio, due to the lack of FCC regulations on satellite radio broadcasts.

• Far better sound quality than AM/FM radio.

• You will never travel "out of range" of any program you're listening to.

• You will never hear static when searching for channels.

• Traffic/weather reports (in metro areas) are instantly available in continuous, real-time updates that you can obtain 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

• They continuously evaluate the programming lineup and make changes in order to introduce new formats and styles that are likely to be popular. So, there's a chance your provider will add one or more new channels over time that will be exciting new additions to you.

• No interruptions. You will never have to listen to radio commercials again.

• The broadcast choices are so good, and the quality so clear, you’ll choose it over playing a CD.

• Special subscription packages, including monthly, multi-year (with XM there's no obligation and you can cancel any time and receive a prorated refund of your balance), lifetime (Sirius only), and multi-user family packages (for multiple users or multiple radios).

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