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Sirius and XM Portable Satellite Radio Options
Before you decide whether you’d like Sirius Radio or XM Radio, you may want to check their selection of Portable satellite radios first. The portable satellite radio combines the MP3 capability of an iPod with the 170+ channels of new music that Sirius or XM can provide. You can take these devices from your home to your vehicle to your office with very little configuration.
Your best bet for Sirius Radio is the $300 Sirius S50 Radio (with car kit), which allows you to save your favorite channels and 50 hours of music, replay songs, import playlists, get game alerts, listen to six hours of music per charge and access traffic reports. It also comes with everything you need to listen to your subscription in the car. The Stiletto 1 or Stiletto 2 portable satellite radio offers the most stylish new design. The only difference between the two is that the second model is slightly slimmer, lighter and has longer battery life. Both will record up to 100 hours of radio programming, bookmark 10 hours of music at the touch of a button, store your MP3s on 2 GB of space, allow an hour’s worth of replay and provide personalized sports alerts. The Stiletto 1 usually runs for $199 and the Stiletto 2 is $329, but you can often find sales.
If you’re thinking about XM Radio, there are some amazing options. The $249 Pink Pioneer Inno offers: 50 hours of storage, sports and news tickers, one touch recording, artist and tune select features, MP3 storage and play. While girls may prefer the Pink Pioneer, guys can get excited about the gray Pioneer Inno or the Samsung Helix, which has all the same features. Both of the Innos can also play Audible.com audio books as well! The Nexus has a little less storage space and lacks the bells and whistles (like sports and news updates), but it will get the job done for $129 full price or $70 on sale. Your Nexus will come complete with a mini-tuner, home stand and antenna, power adapter, RC cable, USB cable, rechargeable battery, earbuds, Napster CD, belt clip and remote.
Some potential drawbacks to the portable satellite radio are that its battery may only last six hours or so, requiring recharging and the reception while driving isn’t as good. Portable satellite radios are also easier for thieves to snag and have smaller displays. However, this is the latest music trend, so you may want to consider jumping onto the radio satellite bandwagon!
Multiple Uses Of The CB Radio
Despite the advent of modern technology over the years, CB radios are still a favorite of many enthusiasts. CB radios are devices that provide two way communications and are a form of cheap two way radios. It has become a mainstay in many industries and applications due to this alone.
CB radios have always been considered to be extremely useful. It allows one to keep in constant contact with another party over a medium range distance. Its effectives and low cost makes it a strong competitor for other devices that offer similar functions.
Citizen band radios are commonly used in various situations that require two way communications. It is often used by families or other groups and organizations that need to contact each other. Businesses ranging from construction to security also rely on them for their uses.
Families can contact each other over limited distances with the use of CB radios. While the use of handphones might seem more practical, CB radios can help defray some of the costs from using the former. By setting up a base station in the home, you can use the hand held radio sets to speak to those at home.
Some security services continue to use CB radios instead of more expensive alternatives. This helps to reduce their costs without sacrificing their quality of service and prevent any increase in risks. This applies equally well to construction sites where supervisors can also speak to workers who might be vertically or horizontally across a distance and portable radios provide the best solutions.
There are certain places on Earth that are yet to have proper communication infrastructure in place. These places will turn to devices such as Citizen Band radios to provide a network. Base stations can be set up and the people within its signal radius can communicate with one another using the hand held radios.
Emergency services such as ambulance staff and weather stations still rely on these two way radios. These are especially useful since normal cell phones might disrupt sensitive equipment. They are perfect for a medical situation where staff need to be cautious not to worsen the situation by rendering equipment useless.
Due to their multiple and varied uses available, CB radios continue to occupy a strong position in modern communication. They may lack the fervent support of other technology such as cheap shortwave radios, but it cannot be denied that the low cost and flexibility make them a viable tool in today’s world.