Satellite radio receivers

The history of broadcast radio began in 1899 when Guglielmo "Bill" Marconi set up wireless communication between France and England. That opened the way to Lee de Forest's 1907 demonstration of a "wireless telephone," which eventually led to George Burns and Gracie Allen, the Lone Ranger, George Benny, the Green Hornet, soap operas,... more »

Unlike AM/FM radio, satellite radio requires specific equipment to receive its signal. Satellite radio receivers are the primary piece of equipment necessary to properly receive and listen to satellite radio programming. There are a variety of satellite radio receivers on the market for all kinds of applications. more »

You can now buy a GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation system that includes satellite radio. This combination may be expensive but worth it if you want both functions. Follow the instructions below to buy a GPS and satellite radio receiver for your car. more »

Comparing satellite radios involves a variety of factors, from radio channel package offerings to the proper tuner and accessories for your home or car. But before you do any research, know that the two largest satellite radio providers--XM and Sirius--have merged to form Sirius XM Satellite radio. When and if Sirius and XM offerings... more »

As the flood of used cell phones began hitting landfills and private classified ad services around the world, numerous companies sprang up with the intention of cashing in on unwanted and discarded phone handsets. By purchasing used cell phones from their previous owners, reconditioning them and verifying their reliability, these... more »