Vinny,

I have XM, and yes they are.  It has a little remote like the TV, so they 
are accessible.

Vicki

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vinny Samarco" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 3:51 AM
Subject: Re: Off Topic, Radios


> phil,
> Do you know if satellite radio is accessible for us?
> Vinny
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Phil Scovell" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 6:45 PM
> Subject: Re: Off Topic, Radios
>
>
>> right now, HD is only transmitting during day time hours.  One of the
>> problems with HD is what happens to the lock on the signal when it begins
>> fading in and out as the signals fade at night.  I don't believe that
>> problem as been solved or even discussed much what they are going to do
>> about the problem.  It may be that digital radio stays sun up to sun down
>> and the standard A M broadcast signals will be used at night.  I haven't
>> heard much about it lately.  Also, as you have noticed most likely, the
>> digital signals are smaller in band width so they can have signals in
>> between the standard A M broadcast siggals.  Plus, with HD signals, they 
>> can
>> transmit data to your receiver about who is on the air at that moment, 
>> who
>> the guest is, the name of the song and who is playing it, the CD title, 
>> and
>> much more.  It is all displayed on your receiver.
>>
>> Phil.
>>