[Electronics-talk] wi fi radios

[James Aldrich]

Hello Margo and list,

First let's keep the record straight!  XM and Sirius Satellite Radio are now 
one company known as Sirius XM Radio.  Both platforms are still in place. 
The XM platform requires a south facing window.  The Sirius platform 
requires a window facing east!  In my area, the XM signal is much better and 
more consistent than the Sirius signal.  Sirius Radio use to admonish its 
subscribers to put up an outdoor antenna.  This never has been necessary 
with XM in my area.  Some larger cities have repeaters available which 
repeat the original satellite radio signal thus satellite signals may 
penetrate high rise buildings easily when this is the case.  If not, the 
south window for XM or the East Window for the Sirius Platform cannot be too 
close to a roof, awning or other overhead structures which could block a 
satellite signal.  The only way this person would know whether it works or 
not with either platform is actually try a radio.  Most places will allow 
one to try a radio for thirty days before it is returned for refund.  I 
would order from one of the online stores which specializes in Satellite 
Radio rather than go through the local chain store.

I don't know of any accessible on line Wy Fi radios.  they are out there but 
I don't see how a totally blind person could operate one.  If this person 
wishes to get online radio, they might consider a netbook which can be 
obtained for $300 to $400.  I recommend the System Access Mobile Network,
http://www.serotek.com
or Bill Sparks online service at
http://www.billsparks.org
Perhaps an accessible online radio which pick up satellite radio channels on 
line may be available but I wouldn't know for certain when that may happen! 
Unless you have vision or your friend can see a menu, I don't know of any 
accessible online radios at this time!

Jim Aldrich



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Margo and Elmo" <margo.downey at verizon.net>
To: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 9:47 AM
Subject: [Electronics-talk] wi fi radios


>I have a friend who lives in an area without good radio reception.  her 
>area does not have satellite radio either.  Has anyone used the new wi fi 
>radios and if so, which one or ones  is or are the most accessible?
>
> I mentioned HD radio to her since that can ring in better reception 
> sometimes but she wants to have a wider range of radio than just local HD 
> stations, for example.
>
> any thoughts and assistance you can give will be greatly appreciated. 
> thanks.
>
> Margo and Elmo
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