> << Satellite radio works along side with your normal radio, so you can still > get local broadcasts and the public NPR broadcasts not on Sirius. >> > > Unfortunately, the primary reason I would get Sirius is to cover those times > when I_couldn't_get good local/regional NPR reception. I guess I'll have to > wait till they pick up the key NPR programs. Any guesses as to when? > No guesses here and it may never happen, since satellite radio will ultimately be competing directly with local stations for listeners. NPR does not want to alienate their current market, and will keep some programming available only on the current outlets. Some programming will be exclusive to Sirius, but others will be only available on free radio. The NPR and Sirius web site have links that show you the offerings on Sirius ( http://www.npr.org/programs/nprnow/ , http://www.npr.org/programs/nprtalk/ ). caverat 89 westy Satellite radio fan and unofficial salesman who isn't affiliated with anyone or any company and isn't making any commissions or getting anything out of this other than lost sleep |
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