# Update On Satellite Radio? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 25, 2003, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203 "2003-06-25T02:48:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/21 "2003-06-26T01:11:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by herownself \* > \*\*About the only time I won’t listen to our NPR station is when they play Garrison Keillor - he has this one daily show, which I think is called, “Saying Boring Things Slowly” that instantly makes me turn the radio OFF. \*\* 😃 It’s called _The Writers’ Almanac_, actually, though I like your title better. I know what you mean about **NPR**. It’s a pity, because they have some really great programs that I love to listen to. Q ---
**Author:** ![herownself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8baadc/32.png) [@herownself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/herownself)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/22 "2003-06-26T03:47:11Z")
Yep - that’s the one. Makes me batshit. However, my NPR station (KUOW, and yes, we subscribe) stubborly refuses all my requests to erase that man’s voice from th ---
**Author:** ![herownself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8baadc/32.png) [@herownself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/herownself)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/23 "2003-06-26T03:49:32Z")
(darn laptop) stubbornly refuses all my requests to erase that man’s voice from their programming schedule. Something about ratings. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Tuckerfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/24 "2003-06-26T04:01:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by herownself \* > \*\*(darn laptop) > stubbornly refuses all my requests to erase that man’s voice from their programming schedule. Something about ratings. :rolleyes: \*\* It [could be worse.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=140605) (And, yeah, my local NPR station carries Keillor’s “Saying Boring Things Slowly.” ---
**Author:** ![In\_Conceivable](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@In\_Conceivable](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/In_Conceivable)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/25 "2003-06-26T12:22:00Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Quasimodem \* > \*\ ***Jonathan** , thanks for your offer to ask about your satellite set. I have a Bose Wave table radio that I like very much. Is there a kit available to attach to it, or am I going to have to spring for a whole new unit? > \*\* I use the Delphi system. You buy a basic unit that looks like this. [http://www.xmradio.com/catalog/product\_detail.jsp?id=28449&cat=Tuner&attr=Home](http://www.xmradio.com/catalog/product_detail.jsp?id=28449&cat=Tuner&attr=Home) Then you buy a home adaptor kit, a car adaptor kit or the boombox. You can buy all three (I wish!) and just carry the basic unit around with you. They do have a home adaptor kit which allows you too hook the XM up to your own speakers. There is even a new computer adaptor. [http://www.xmradio.com/catalog/product\_detail.jsp?id=28446&cat=Tuner&attr=Home&s=ant\_acc](http://www.xmradio.com/catalog/product_detail.jsp?id=28446&cat=Tuner&attr=Home&s=ant_acc) ---
**Author:** ![UrbanChic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/9dc877/32.png) [@UrbanChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UrbanChic)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/26 "2003-06-26T12:47:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Interrobang!? \* > \*\*Can you switch easily between XM and broadcast radio? \*\* Yep. It’s as simple as switching from AM to FM1 to FM2 to XM1 and XM2. I just press the band button on my remote control or the one on the unit itself. ---
**Author:** ![AnnaLucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e95f7d/32.png) [@AnnaLucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnnaLucretia)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/27 "2003-06-26T13:34:01Z")
Before anyone runs off and buys one, shoot me an email (in my profile). I can help. AR ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/28 "2003-06-26T14:02:44Z")
She can. Go do it. You’ll never regret it. ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/29 "2003-06-26T14:16:37Z")
E-Mail sent to **Anna**. Thanks Q ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/30 "2003-06-26T14:20:10Z")
Sadly, you sent it to me, Quasi. But it was nice to hear from you. ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/31 "2003-06-26T14:24:23Z")
Sorry to have bothered you, **Jonathan**. I’ll resend. Thanks for letting me know. ---
**Author:** ![AnnaLucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e95f7d/32.png) [@AnnaLucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnnaLucretia)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/32 "2003-06-26T15:21:11Z")
Quasi - got your email and responded. ---
**Author:** ![UrbanChic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/9dc877/32.png) [@UrbanChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UrbanChic)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/33 "2003-06-26T15:29:48Z")
I can get my hands on coupons if anyone needs them. The coupons are for a discount on certain headunits for you car. ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/34 "2003-06-26T15:30:22Z")
Anna, perhaps you don’t want to say or you wish to be discreet, but do you _work_ for XM? Is that how you’re so darned smart about it? ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/35 "2003-06-26T16:46:27Z")
She’s smart in general. Realize, scout, that even if she did she’s almost certainly not allowed to mention it in this sort of forum. Suffice to say that she’s impressed me with what she knows, okay? ---
**Author:** ![AnnaLucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e95f7d/32.png) [@AnnaLucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnnaLucretia)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/36 "2003-06-26T16:52:50Z")
Yeah, what he said. Uh…could I get that signed and sent certified mail to my boss? He’s in some doubt on that first point, due to a minor incident involving post-its, a box of Peeps and some batteries. Thanks ever so. _air kiss_ ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2003, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203/37 "2003-06-26T19:59:21Z")
Batteries and Peeps. I don’t even want to know… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-satellite-radio/184203.md?page=1)