[BC] Failing XM Radio

[RokprtMike at aol.com]

Hi Larry,
 
I guess the question would be is it a good business idea. Listeners that are in metro centers get their satellite radio from a microwave transmitter not off of a satellite. Those darn buildings get in the way.
 
It does cost more than a half billion bucks to launch and keep a GEO spacecraft operating in orbit (I was involved in two of them for GE/NBC and that was the price 10 years ago).
 
Where will Mel come up with this kind of cash?
 
Mike
 
In a message dated 4/18/2010 9:00:49 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, broadcast-request at radiolists.net writes:
>>>>I have to disagree with you. Satellite radio is a very good idea for people who travel extensively. Having to almost constantly re-tune your radio from station to station, especially when you're listening to a networked program material.  As the local 1KW fades away, it's a pain to try to find that same program on a frequency that comes in a tad stronger. I don't know what the figures are, but I'd be willing to bet truck drivers and others who travel extensively are probably some of the biggest supporters of satellite radio. I have both AM/FM and Sirius.  I like to listen to the local stations when I travel, but between towns, I opt for the satellite<<<<