[BC] Satellite EAS

[Rich Wood]

------ At 07:18 AM 10/6/2005, RokprtMike at aol.com wrote: -------

>Terrestrial radio is not on a level playing field, satellite radio is given
>a dual advantage for one reason or another. You can receive them from space
>or on the ground in many areas.

Read my modest proposal. It will solve all these problems. The 
problem with any satellite service is that nearly any object blocking 
line of sight (even if you can't see the satellite) blocks the 
signal. Areas with tall buildings and large trees may block the 
signal. I live in Western MA where many roads are covered by 
overhanging trees. I loose both SIRIUS and XM signals very often when 
trees have leaves. My problem is that my area isn't big enough to 
deserve repeaters, so the signal just goes away.

Many receivers will tell you if you're receiving the satellite or the 
repeater. I'm wondering what those of us without repeaters are 
supposed to do with the portable Walkman-type units when we're indoors.

Rich